Licenced Aircraft Engineer

Meritus; Wales; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent aviation company is seeking a skilled B1 Engineer to lead day-to-day aircraft maintenance tasks and manage quality and safety standards. Candidates must have over five years of experience in aircraft maintenance, with substantial experience in Base Maintenance. The role requires a strong understanding of aircraft systems and documentation, alongside a valid UK CAA or EASA AML. This is a contract position starting in early January, with competitive pay between £65-£85 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years' aircraft maintenance experience, with at least three in Base Maintenance.
• Strong understanding of aircraft systems and rigging.
• Ability to use recognized aircraft documentation confidently.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical team on Base Maintenance tasks.
• Handle scheduled and unscheduled maintenance independently.
• Drive investigations and defect rectification.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance experience

Understanding of aircraft systems

Structural repair knowledge

Familiarity with aircraft documentation

Use of engineering standards

Education

UK CAA AML or qualifying EASA AML

Tools

Airbus/Boeing maintenance documentation

Job description

B1 Engineer Contract - Early January start - £65-£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