B2 Licensed Engineer

Aviation JobSearch Europa; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

STS Aviation Services is hiring a B2 Licensed Aircraft Engineer in Birmingham, United Kingdom, to support a major production and modification program. You will supervise avionics technicians and ensure work complies with approved data and regulatory standards.

The role requires detailed inspections, testing, troubleshooting, and mentoring junior staff. Applicants must hold a valid CAA or EASA Part-66 B2 licence and be eligible to live and work in the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

• Valid CAA or EASA Part-66 B2 licence is required.
• Experience supervising avionics technicians is preferred.
• Knowledge of aircraft avionics systems and regulatory standards is essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor avionics technicians.
• Conduct detailed inspections per Boeing specs and regulatory data.
• Coordinate maintenance and modification tasks.
• Support avionics testing, troubleshooting and validation activities.
• Provide progress updates to Line Manager and stakeholders.
• Interpret technical manuals and schematics to ensure compliance.

Skills

Licence compliance

Aircraft avionics knowledge

People supervision

Regulatory knowledge

Troubleshooting

Communication

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Direct Employer

B2 Licensed Engineer

STS Aviation Services Verified

Birmingham, West Midlands, England

Aircraft Maintenance Engineers

B2 Licensed Engineer

Onsite

Full time

1 day ago

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.

Position Details

• 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 escalation 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

• Boeing 737NG type rating

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


• Continuation 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

About STS Aviation Services

STS Aviation Services provides aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul services to commercial and military aviation customers around the world.

Our teams support aircraft maintenance, modification, engineering and production programs with a commitment to safety, quality and operational excellence. By bringing experienced professionals together with advanced technical capabilities, we deliver reliable solutions that help keep aircraft flying.

STS Aviation Services is an equal opportunity employer.