Licensed Aircraft Engineer

Aviation JobSearch Europa; Cosford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Pension with life assurance

Digital GP access

Annual health checks

Nutritional consultations

Shopping savings portal

Professional fees paid

Leave for reservists

Leave purchase/sell

Job summary

Morson Edge is recruiting a Licensed Aircraft Engineer to join a leading Aerospace and Defence programme at RAF Cosford, Shropshire. The role requires a UK CAA licence and B1.1/B1.2/B3 endorsements with a focus on airworthiness, safety and compliance in a regulated maintenance environment.

The successful candidate will work full-time, 40 hours per week, including weekends, onsite at RAF Cosford, and benefit from a competitive salary and generous holiday allowances.

Qualifications

• Experience in a regulated aviation maintenance environment
• Strong knowledge of aircraft systems and maintenance procedures
• Ability to work within a team with attention to detail
• Commitment to safety, quality and airworthiness

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance in line with regulatory requirements
• Certify completed maintenance in accordance with Part 145 or equivalent approvals
• Diagnose aircraft faults and complete repairs to minimise downtime
• Record all maintenance activities accurately and in compliance with standards
• Support safety, quality and performance improvements
• Work as part of a wider engineering and maintenance team
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and regulatory compliance

Skills

Regulated maintenance

Aircraft systems knowledge

Teamwork

Safety & compliance

Stakeholder liaison

Education

UK CAA qualification

B1.1/B1.2/B3 licence

Job description

Morson Edge Verified

Shropshire, England, United Kingdom

Aircraft Maintenance Engineers

B1.1 Licensed Engineer

Onsite

20 days ago

Licensed Aircraft Engineer

Location: RAF Cosford, Shropshire TF11 8UP

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full-time 40 hours per week, including weekends

Salary: £49,016.78 per annum + benefits

Role ID: SF74307

The Opportunity

Morson Edge are recruiting for a Licensed Aircraft Engineer to join a leading Aerospace and Defence programme based at RAF Cosford.

This is an excellent permanent opportunity for an experienced Licensed Aircraft Engineer to work within a regulated aviation maintenance environment, supporting aircraft safety, airworthiness and operational readiness.

The role offers the opportunity to work on complex aviation platforms while developing your skills within a highly professional engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance in line with regulatory requirements
• Certify completed maintenance in accordance with Part 145 or equivalent approvals
• Diagnose aircraft faults and complete repairs efficiently to minimise downtime
• Ensure all maintenance activities are accurately recorded and fully compliant with applicable standards
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality and operational performance
• Work effectively as part of a wider engineering and maintenance team
• Maintain high standards of workmanship, safety and regulatory compliance

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous experience working within a regulated aviation maintenance environment
• Strong knowledge of aircraft systems and maintenance procedures
• Experience working across relevant aircraft platforms or transferable type experience
• Ability to work effectively within a team while maintaining excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication skills and the ability to liaise with relevant stakeholders
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of safety, quality and airworthiness

Qualifications

• UK CAA qualification or equivalent/similar
• Must hold a B1.1, B1.2, B3 or equivalent/similar aircraft maintenance licence

Security Clearance

Candidates must be able to achieve and maintain BPSS and Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) security clearance for this role.

Please note that eligibility for certain roles may be affected by nationality, place of birth, citizenship and residency history due to national security and export control requirements.

Benefits

• £49,016.78 annual salary
• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance
• Access to Digital GP, annual health checks and nutritional consultations
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of professional feesAdditional paid leave opportunities for reservists
• Opportunity to purchase or sell annual leave
• One paid volunteering day per year