Defence Licensed Aircraft Engineer – On-Site Boscombe Down

weServed; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension with life

Digital GP & health check

Employee shopping portal

Leave enhancements for Reservists

Be Kind Day volunteering leave

Holiday Trading option

Flexible working options available

Job summary

Babcock in Salisbury, Wiltshire, is seeking a Licensed Aircraft Engineer to join a multi‑disciplinary aviation engineering team at MOD Boscombe Down. You’ll support maintenance, release-to-service, and compliance activities to ensure safe, mission‑critical aircraft are ready for service.

The role requires an EASA Part 66 B1 licence, leadership experience, strong communication, and the ability to prioritise complex tasks. Full‑time on‑site position with generous benefits and security clearances.

Qualifications

• Proven problem solving and analytical capability within an engineering environment.
• Demonstrated leadership or mentoring experience.
• Strong communication skills to engage effectively with colleagues and customers.
• Ability to prioritise, simplify complexity and use sound judgement in operational decisions.
• Knowledge of composite materials and MoD engineering procedures/documentation.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out aircraft engineering, line and depth maintenance to ensure serviceable, safe aircraft.
• Performing release‑to‑service responsibilities in accordance with regulatory and safety requirements.
• Providing clear technical guidance to technicians and inspectors during maintenance activities.
• Supporting both Babcock and client stakeholders with technical insight and problem‑solving.
• Completing engineering documentation, ensuring standards, compliance and accuracy at all times.

Skills

Problem-solving

Leadership / mentoring

Communication skills

Prioritisation / decision making

Knowledge of composites

Education

EASA Part 66 B1 licence

Supervisory experience

Job description

Babcock in Salisbury, Wiltshire, is seeking a Licensed Aircraft Engineer to join a multi‑disciplinary aviation engineering team at MOD Boscombe Down. You’ll support maintenance, release-to-service, and compliance activities to ensure safe, mission‑critical aircraft are ready for service.

The role requires an EASA Part 66 B1 licence, leadership experience, strong communication, and the ability to prioritise complex tasks. Full‑time on‑site position with generous benefits and security clearances.