Licensed Aircraft Engineer

Babcock Mission Critical Services España SA.; Belfast; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services company in Northern Ireland is seeking a Licensed Aircraft Engineer to ensure aircraft airworthiness, oversee maintenance operations, and lead a team of inspectors. The ideal candidate will have a CAA Part 66 B1.2 licence, strong leadership skills, and a background in aviation. This full-time role offers excellent benefits and development opportunities.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to a Digital GP

Employee share scheme

Professional fees payment

Paid volunteering day

Holiday Trading benefits

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of customer–contract partnerships.
• Ability to demonstrate technical standards.
• Valid driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure airworthiness of all aircraft.
• Supervise inspectors and technicians.
• Uphold health and safety standards.
• Train and mentor staff.

Skills

Leadership skills

Analytical and problem-solving capability

Technical competence

Customer engagement

Education

CAA Part 66 B1.2 licence

Supervisory experience in aviation

Job description

Job Title: Licensed Aircraft Engineer

Location: RAF Aldergrove, Crumlin, County Antrim, Northern Ireland

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role ID: SF64409

At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Licensed Aircraft Engineer at our RAF Aldergrove, Crumlin site.

The role

As a Licensed Aircraft Engineer, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. You’ll play a critical role in delivering safe, efficient, and compliant aircraft maintenance. From line and depth maintenance to engineering support services, you’ll ensure every task meets or exceeds customer expectations and fulfils LAFT2 contractual commitments.

Day-to-day responsibilities

• Ensure airworthiness of all aircraft, maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.
• Supervise inspectors and technicians across line and hangar operations.
• Uphold health and safety standards, meeting all regulatory requirements.
• Report to line management and stakeholders in line with company policies and procedures.
• Train, mentor, and develop staff, fostering capability and performance.

This role is full time working 40 hours per week and is based on site at RAF Aldergrove, Crumlin.

Essential experience of the Licensed Aircraft Engineer

• Proven leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and guide teams effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, delivering practical solutions.
• Technical competence with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Engages proactively with customers and stakeholders, fostering collaboration and trust.

Qualifications for the Licensed Aircraft Engineer

• Strong understanding of customer–contract partnerships and alliance management.
• CAA Part 66 B1.2 licence holder.
• Proven supervisory experience in civil and/or military aviation environments.
• Ability to demonstrate both practical and theoretical technical standards.
• Valid driving licence.

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

What we offer

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10‑days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading: buy additional leave or sell up to one working week of annual leave (February–March annually).
• ‘Be Kind Day’: one paid leave day a year for volunteering.
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Babcock International

For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email [e-mail] with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.