B2 Licensed Aircraft Engineer

STS Aviation Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

STS Aviation Services in Birmingham, United Kingdom is hiring a B2 Licensed Aircraft Engineer on a contract or permanent basis, with a rotating day and night shift.

The role supports an aircraft production and modification program, supervising avionics technicians, conducting inspections, and ensuring safe, compliant work.

Candidates must hold a valid B2 licence and be eligible to live and work in the UK; appointment is subject to UK security vetting.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid CAA or EASA Part-66 B2 licence.
• Experience supervising avionics technicians.
• Proven ability to interpret manuals, schematics and regulatory data.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Eligible to live and work in the United Kingdom.
• Willing to work rotating day and night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support a team of avionics technicians.
• Conduct detailed inspections per Boeing specifications.
• Ensure avionics work meets quality and safety standards.
• Interpret manuals, schematics and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate avionics maintenance tasks and program activities.
• Provide progress updates to the Line Manager.
• Escalate technical or scheduling issues as needed.
• Mentor junior avionics personnel and promote safety culture.

Skills

B2 Licence

Avionics systems

Supervision

Mentor

Regulatory knowledge

Troubleshooting

Communication

Coordination

UK work eligibility

Shift flexibility

Job description

STS Aviation Services is hiring B2 Licensed Aircraft Engineers in Birmingham, United Kingdom.

Both contract and permanent opportunities are available, working a rotating day and night shift pattern.

This position supports a major aircraft production and modification program. Working alongside the Lead Avionics Subject Matter Expert, the B2 Licensed Aircraft Engineer will supervise avionics technicians, oversee detailed inspections and help ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with approved technical data and regulatory requirements.

Candidates must hold a valid CAA or EASA Part-66 B2 licence and be eligible to live and work in the United Kingdom.

• Job Title: B2 Licensed Aircraft Engineer
• Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom
• Employment Type: Contract or Permanent
• Shift Pattern: Rotating Day and Night Shifts
• Work Authorization: Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the United Kingdom
• Security Requirements: Appointment is subject to UK security vetting

Position Overview

The B2 Licensed Aircraft Engineer will work closely with the Lead Avionics Subject Matter Expert to support the safe and efficient delivery of an aircraft production and modification program.

This role involves supervising a skilled team of avionics technicians, conducting detailed inspections, coordinating assigned work and supporting avionics testing, troubleshooting and validation activities.

The successful candidate will serve as a key point of contact for avionics-related matters, provide regular progress updates and elevate technical, scheduling or resource issues when required.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise and support a team of avionics technicians
• Conduct detailed inspections in accordance with Boeing Aircraft Corporation specifications
• Ensure avionics work meets required quality, safety and regulatory standards
• Interpret technical manuals, engineering schematics and regulatory requirements
• Coordinate avionics maintenance and modification tasks
• Support the efficient execution of the aircraft production and modification program
• Act as a key point of contact for avionics-related program requirements
• Work closely with the Lead Avionics Subject Matter Expert
• Provide regular progress updates to the Line Manager
• Identify and report technical, scheduling or production issues
• Track adherence to allocated task card hours for avionics maintenance and modification work
• Compare planned task hours with actual completion hours
• Analyze the causes of schedule or labor-hour discrepancies
• Escalate variations to line managers, planners and program stakeholders
• Recommend process improvements that support efficiency and resource allocation
• Support avionics system testing, validation and troubleshooting
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior avionics personnel
• Promote a culture of safety, quality and operational accountability

Skills and Experience

• Valid CAA or EASA Part-66 B2 licence
• Strong knowledge of aircraft avionics systems
• Previous aircraft modification experience
• Ability to interpret technical manuals, schematics and regulatory documentation
• Strong troubleshooting and technical problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to supervise and mentor avionics technicians
• Ability to coordinate technical work within a production or modification environment
• Eligible to live and work in the United Kingdom
• Ability to meet UK security vetting requirements

Preferred Experience

A Boeing 737NG type rating is preferred but not essential.

Part-145 Training Requirements

Candidates should hold or be able to complete the following Part-145 training requirements:

• Initial Human Factors training
• Initial SFAR Phase 1 and Phase 2 training
• Continuation SFAR Phase 1 and Phase 2 training
• Initial EWIS Group 1 and Group 2 training
• EWIS Group 1 Module G training
• Continuation EWIS Group 1 and Group 2 training
• ETOPS training
• RVSM training

STS Aviation Services is an equal opportunity employer.