Licenced Aircraft Engineer

Meritus Talent; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering recruitment agency is looking for a B1 Engineer to lead maintenance checks and manage aircraft operations in Cardiff. The ideal candidate should have over five years of aircraft maintenance experience, including at least three in Base Maintenance, and a strong understanding of aircraft systems. This role offers competitive pay of £65-£85 per hour with responsibilities in driving defect rectification and ensuring safety standards during operations.

Qualifications

• Five plus years of aircraft maintenance experience, including three years in Base Maintenance.
• Strong understanding of aircraft systems, rigging, and component changes.
• Confident in using all recognized aircraft documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead techs on Base Maintenance checks and task execution.
• Handle scheduled and unscheduled maintenance independently.
• Drive defect rectification and uphold safety and quality standards.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance experience

Understanding of aircraft systems

Structural repair knowledge

Ability to use aircraft documentation

Education

UK CAA AML or EASA AML

Tools

Airbus or Boeing specialized knowledge

Job description

B1 Engineer Contract - Early January start - £6 5-£85ph

Responsibilities

• Lead techs on Base Maintenance checks and day to day task execution.
• Handle scheduled and unscheduled maintenance without hand holding.
• Drive defect rectification, investigations, mod work and engineering standards.
• Keep planners and managers informed so the operation stays on track.
• Maintain clean and accurate paperwork across all task cards.
• Uphold safety and quality, manage FOD prevention and general hangar standards.

What you need to bring

• Five plus years' aircraft maintenance experience with at least three in Base Maintenance.
• Strong understanding of aircraft systems, rigging, component change and mod embodiment.
• Solid structural repair knowledge.
• Confident using all recognised aircraft documentation.
• UK CAA AML or qualifying EASA AML.
• Type and recency on any Airbus or Boeing. Ideally: 737 Classic or NG, 757, 767, A320 family.