B2 Licensed Aircraft Engineer – A320/B777, Gatwick

British Airways; Wootton Bridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Shift Allowance

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Critical illness cover

Flight discounts

Standby travel privileges

Global discounts

Family friendly policies

Training & development

Job summary

British Airways, Gatwick Line Maintenance, is looking for skilled B2 Licensed Aircraft Engineers to join our team. Based at London Gatwick, you will diagnose and rectify electrical, avionics and aircraft system defects across our A320 family and B777 fleets, supporting live flying and planned maintenance.

The roster is a 2 days / 2 nights pattern with 12‑hour shifts, plus opportunities to develop on the B787 with future aircraft programs.

Qualifications

• Unrestricted UK CAA Part-66 B2 Licence with an appropriate aircraft type rating.
• Recent aircraft certification experience.
• A UK Driving Licence or equivalent.
• Strong fault-finding and technical problem-solving capability.
• A practical, safety-focused approach and the ability to work in a busy operational environment.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Certify and carry out maintenance on A320 family and B777 aircraft, in accordance with licence, approvals and procedures.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot and rectify electrical, avionics and aircraft system defects.
• Support day-to-day flying programme, ensuring aircraft are maintained safely and efficiently.
• Provide technical expertise during aircraft casualties and complex defect investigations.
• Support scheduled and planned maintenance activity undertaken by Gatwick Line Maintenance.
• Lead and supervise maintenance activity within your area of expertise.
• Work with B1 engineers, Operations, Maintrol, Planning and other Engineering teams.
• Ensure accurate completion of maintenance records using our digital systems.
• Maintain the highest standards of safety, compliance and engineering professionalism.

Skills

B2 Licence

Fault finding

Teamwork

Technical problem solving

Safety culture

Job description

British Airways, Gatwick Line Maintenance, is looking for skilled B2 Licensed Aircraft Engineers to join our team. Based at London Gatwick, you will diagnose and rectify electrical, avionics and aircraft system defects across our A320 family and B777 fleets, supporting live flying and planned maintenance.

The roster is a 2 days / 2 nights pattern with 12‑hour shifts, plus opportunities to develop on the B787 with future aircraft programs.