Farnborough Line Station B1/B2 Engineer

MTS Recruitment Limited; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7 days on, 7 days off

Permanent position

Shift pay £5,000

Job summary

MTS Recruitment Limited is recruiting an experienced Farnborough Line Station Engineer for a well-established aviation maintenance operation in Farnborough. This permanent role targets a qualified B1 or B2 Licensed Engineer with strong line maintenance and AOG experience, offering a £76,000 base salary plus £5,000 shift pay and an additional approval pay, on a 7-on, 7-off, 12-hour shift pattern.

You will manage line and AOG maintenance, certify activities, respond to AOG needs, and liaise with

Qualifications

• Full unrestricted B1 or B2 Aircraft Maintenance Licence required.
• For B2 engineers, appropriate electrical privileges.
• Recognised aircraft maintenance apprenticeship.
• Strong line maintenance and AOG experience must be shown.
• Experience with engine ground run procedures.
• Familiar with risk assessments (HAZOP/Bowtie) and regulatoryCertification requirements.
• Proficient with Microsoft 365, especially Excel, and travel at short notice.
• Excellent written/spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Manage aircraft line and AOG maintenance inputs and projects.
• Certify maintenance activities within licence and approvals.
• Respond to AOG requirements with readiness for travel.
• Act as primary contact for aircraft owners/operators.
• Maintain clear communication with customers and internal teams.
• Ensure work complies with state-of-registry regulations.
• Manage AOG response vehicle, equipment, stock and replenishment.
• Support base maintenance when not deployed on AOG tasks.
• Uphold high standards of quality, health and safety.
• Identify and mitigate operational risks and hazards.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the engineering team.
• Collaborate with senior maintenance management and other departments.

Skills

Line maintenance experience

AOG experience

Leadership

Communication

Excel

Education

Aircraft maintenance apprenticeship

Tools

Microsoft 365

Excel

Job description

Location: Farnborough
Salary: £76,000 + £5,000 Shift Pay + Approval Pay
Contract: Permanent
Working Hours: 07:00–19:00, 12‑hour shifts – 7 days on, 7 days off

We are recruiting an experienced Farnborough Line Station Engineer to join a well-established aviation maintenance operation based in Farnborough.

This is an excellent permanent opportunity for a qualified B1 or B2 Licensed Engineer with strong line maintenance and AOG experience, offering an attractive salary package and a highly desirable 7-on, 7-off shift pattern.

Benefits

• £76,000 basic salary
• £5,000 shift allowance
• Additional Approval Pay
• Permanent position
• 7 days on, 7 days off shift pattern
• 12-hour shifts
• Excellent opportunity within an established aviation engineering environment

The Role

As the Farnborough Line Station Engineer, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management and certification of aircraft line maintenance and AOG maintenance activities.

You will ensure all maintenance work is carried out in accordance with regulatory requirements, company procedures, the organisation's MOE and your individual licensed certification privileges.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing aircraft line and AOG maintenance inputs and projects
• Certifying maintenance activities within your licence and company approval privileges
• Responding to AOG requirements and being prepared for short-notice travel
• Acting as a key point of contact for aircraft owners, operators and representatives
• Maintaining clear communication with customers and internal departments throughout maintenance events
• Ensuring work is completed in accordance with applicable state-of-registry regulations
• Managing the AOG response vehicle, including equipment, stock levels and replenishment
• Supporting base maintenance activities when not deployed on AOG assignments
• Maintaining high standards of quality, health and safety
• Identifying, assessing and helping to mitigate operational risks and hazards
• Providing leadership, guidance and support to other members of the engineering team
• Working closely with senior maintenance management and other departments

Requirements

The successful candidate must have:

• Full unrestricted B1 or B2 Aircraft Maintenance Licence
• For B2 Engineers, appropriate electrical privileges
• Recognised aircraft maintenance apprenticeship
• Strong aircraft line maintenance experience
• AOG maintenance/support experience
• Experience and proficiency in engine ground run procedures
• Experience carrying out risk assessments, such as HAZOP and Bowtie
• Strong understanding of aviation regulatory and certification requirements
• Excellent organisational and resource management skills
• Strong leadership capabilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong customer-facing skills
• Good analytical ability
• Competence using Microsoft 365, particularly Excel
• Ability and willingness to travel at short notice when required
• Excellent written and spoken English

This role would suit an experienced B1 Licensed Engineer, B2 Licensed Engineer, Line Maintenance Engineer, Licensed Aircraft Engineer or AOG Engineer looking for a senior permanent position with an excellent shift pattern and salary package.