B2 Licensed Engineer

STS Aviation Services; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

STS Aviation Services in Manchester, United Kingdom, is seeking B2 Licensed Aircraft Engineers on a contract basis starting September 2026 to support the winter programme. You will lead maintenance activity, certify work, and ensure on-time performance on Boeing 737 MAX and Airbus A320 bases.

Candidates must hold UK CAA B2 licensing with current type certification on one or both aircraft, plus base maintenance experience and strong communication and leadership skills to direct teams at the

Qualifications

• Part 66 CAA Licence, B2.
• Current CAA Type Certification on Boeing 737 MAX or Airbus A320.
• Previous base maintenance experience.
• Must be able to work in a dynamic environment and be flexible to meet changing working requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Organisational skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Knowledge of MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance, repair and overhaul of customer aircraft to include all forms of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and certification of maintenance within the scope of company approvals.
• Provide leadership and supervision of aircraft mechanics and support staff, leading the standards of maintenance execution by example.
• Ensure aircraft maintenance activity is performed in a timely and efficient manner to the customer’s full satisfaction for on-time performance and technical dispatch reliability.

Skills

Part 66 CAA

B2 Licence

737 MAX certified

Airbus A320 certified

Base maintenance

Team leadership

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Tools

MS Office

Job description

STS Aviation Services is hiring B2 Licensed Aircraft Engineers in Manchester, United Kingdom for contract opportunities starting in September 2026.

This role supports our commercial winter programme at the Manchester base and is built for licensed engineers who know how to lead maintenance activity, certify work within company approvals and keep aircraft moving safely, efficiently and correctly.

We are looking for engineers with current UK CAA B2 licensing and type certification on the Boeing 737 MAX, Airbus A320 or both.

Position Summary

STS Aviation Services is rapidly growing, and we are looking for new team members to be part of our journey as a leading UK MRO.

This is an opportunity to join our Manchester facility and play a key role in supporting scheduled and unscheduled base maintenance activity across major commercial aircraft platforms.

This is a contract opportunity tied to our September 2026 winter programme. If you want to join a growing, dynamic organisation where your experience can make a real operational impact, we would like to hear from you.

Aircraft Type Ratings

We are looking for B2 UK CAA Licensed Engineers with current type certification on the following aircraft:

• Boeing 737 MAX
• Airbus A320

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintenance, repair and overhaul of customer aircraft to include all forms of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and certification of maintenance within the scope of company approvals.
• Provide leadership and supervision of aircraft mechanics and support staff, leading the standards of maintenance execution by example.
• Ensure aircraft maintenance activity is performed in a timely and efficient manner to the customer’s full satisfaction for on-time performance and technical dispatch reliability.

Skills and Experience

• Part 66 CAA Licence, B2.
• Current CAA Type Certification on the Boeing 737 MAX or Airbus A320.
• Previous base maintenance experience.
• Must be able to work in a dynamic environment and be flexible to meet changing working requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Organisational skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Knowledge of MS Office applications.

About STS Aviation Services

STS Aviation Services is a leading UK MRO provider delivering aircraft maintenance, modification and engineering solutions for commercial and military operators. With facilities in Manchester, Birmingham and Newquay, our teams support aircraft operators with the technical skill, operational discipline and responsive support required to keep aircraft moving.

If you are an experienced B2 Licensed Aircraft Engineer ready to support a major commercial winter programme in Manchester.