CAT-A Engineer

DCS Engineering; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

On-site parking

Training and development

Employee discounts

Job summary

DCS Engineering is seeking a CAT A Licensed Aircraft Engineer to join the line maintenance team at Farnborough Airport. The role involves carrying out line maintenance, AOG support and defect rectification within authorisations and regulatory requirements.

You will work a 10:00–22:00 shift pattern, with a rotation that provides strong work-life balance. Industry experience and a commitment to safety and quality are essential for success.

Qualifications

• A valid UK CAA CAT A Aircraft Maintenance Licence is required.
• Experience with business aviation or similar multi-type fleets is advantageous.
• Strong focus on safety, quality and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Carry out line maintenance within CAT A scope.
• Provide AOG and line maintenance support to customers.
• Perform scheduled/unscheduled maintenance and defect rectification.
• Complete maintenance documentation accurately per regulations.

Skills

UK CAA CAT A Licence

Aircraft maintenance

AOG support

Job description

Farnborough Airport | Permanent | 10:00 – 22:00 Shift Pattern

Are you a CAA CAT A Licensed Aircraft Engineer looking for your next career move?

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a leading business aviation MRO for an experienced CAT A Licensed Aircraft Engineer to join their line maintenance team based at Farnborough Airport.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established aviation organisation with more than 40 years of industry experience, supporting a diverse fleet of small to mid-size, turbine-powered business aircraft across the UK and Europe.

The Role

As a CAT A Licensed Aircraft Engineer, you will be responsible for carrying out line maintenance and AOG support while ensuring all maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with approved maintenance data and regulatory requirements.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out aircraft maintenance tasks within the scope of your CAT A licence and company authorisations.
• Providing Aircraft on Ground (AOG) and line maintenance support to customers.
• Performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspections and defect rectification within your authorised scope.
• Carrying out servicing and routine maintenance activities.
• Supporting aircraft turnarounds and ensuring aircraft are returned to service safely and efficiently.
• Completing maintenance documentation accurately and in accordance with regulatory and company requirements.
• Working in accordance with manufacturer instructions, company procedures and applicable CAA/EASA regulations.
• Liaising with customers, flight crews, maintenance control and other engineering/support teams.
• Maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, compliance and customer service.
• Working effectively both independently and as part of a wider maintenance team.
• Travelling as required to support AOG and mobile maintenance activities.

Aircraft Types

Experience on the following aircraft types would be advantageous, although relevant experience on other business jets will also be considered:

Cessna Citation

• C510
• C525 / 525A / 525B
• C525C
• C550 / C560
• C560XL / XLS
• C680
• EMB-135 / EMB-145
• EMB-505

HondaJet

• HA-420

Type allowance: £500 per annum for each CAT A approval, with payments available across up to nine company approvals.

About You

We are looking for a professional, motivated and safety-focused CAA CAT A Licensed Aircraft

You will ideally have:

• A valid UK CAA CAT A Aircraft Maintenance Licence.
• Business aviation experience is desirable but not essential.
• Experience on Cessna Citation, Embraer, HondaJet or Bombardier aircraft is advantageous.
• A full UK driving licence and the unrestricted ability to travel as required.
• The right to work in the UK.
• A strong commitment to safety, quality and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work independently and effectively within your licence and company authorisations.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to plan and prioritise workloads.
• A professional and customer-focused approach.
• Excellent attention to detail, particularly when completing maintenance documentation.
• A positive, flexible and proactive attitude.

Business jet experience is preferred, but candidates with strong relevant CAT A experience from other aviation environments will also be considered.

Shift Pattern

10:00 – 22:00

4/5/5/4/5/5 shift rotation

The shift pattern provides a structured rotation and a strong work-life balance while offering the opportunity to work within a dynamic business aviation environment.

Salary & Benefits

• £45,000 – £50,000 base salary, depending on experience and qualifications.
• £500 per annum per CAT A approval, across up to nine approvals.
• Type pay for approved aircraft types.
• 33 days' holiday, inclusive of bank holidays.
• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme with company matching contributions between 4% and 7.5%.
• Life Assurance – 4 x base salary.
• Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 support and counselling.
• Employee rewards and recognition programme.
• Employee shopping and lifestyle discounts.
• Free on-site parking.
• Company-sponsored personal development opportunities.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning and ongoing training and development.
• Type training opportunities through in-house Part-147 training.
• Company sick pay.
• Volunteering and charity days.
• Enhanced family-friendly leave policies.

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity for a CAT A Licensed Aircraft Engineer to develop your career within a specialist business aviation environment, working with a varied fleet of high-value aircraft and supporting customers across the UK and Europe.

You will join an experienced engineering team where safety, quality, professionalism and customer service are key priorities, with opportunities to build your aircraft type experience and progress your career.

Interested?

If you are a CAA CAT A Licensed Aircraft Engineer looking for a permanent opportunity at Farnborough Airport, we would be keen to hear from you.