Licensed Aircraft Engineer

British Airways; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading aviation company as a Licensed Aircraft Engineer, where you'll lead maintenance activities and ensure compliance with safety standards. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on long-haul base maintenance at Heathrow, providing a chance to develop your skills in a dynamic environment. Enjoy a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including a pension scheme and discounted travel. If you're ready to take your career to new heights, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Pension scheme with contributions up to 16.5%

Discounted travel

Annual shift pay ranging from £4,450 to £9,850

Qualifications

• Minimum of one type rating in the B1.1 Category (turbofan or turboprop).
• Proven recent experience at certifying aircraft, 6 months within the last 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise maintenance activities, inspiring the team to achieve targets.
• Ensure compliance with policies and maintain a safe working environment.

Skills

B1 UKCAA licensed engineers

Aircraft certification

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

UK Driving Licence

Education

Unrestricted CAA UK Part-66 Category B1 and/or B2 licence

Job description

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This range is provided by British Airways. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Carbon60 is working alongside British Airways to recruit for Licensed Aircraft Engineers.

We are looking for B1 UKCAA licensed engineers with a minimum of one type rating on candidates' licenses. Ideally A320 family and B777, B787.

The role will be based at Heathrow working on long-haul base maintenance. Candidates will have the opportunity to work for the National Carrier and have access to an excellent remuneration and benefits package.

This will be on a 4 days on, 4 days off or 4 nights on, 4 nights off schedule.

Responsibilities include:

1. Lead and supervise maintenance activities, setting clear targets and inspiring the team to achieve them.
2. Lead and motivate a team to reach its full potential.
3. Ensure the team and individuals comply with policies and procedures of BA.
4. Responsible for completing all maintenance successfully, through leadership of staff and organization of resources.
5. Ensure all documentation is completed following company procedures as well as regulatory and airmanship standards.
6. Maintain a safe working environment.

Skills/Qualifications

An Unrestricted CAA UK Part-66 Category B1 and/or B2 licence.

For B1, hold a minimum of one type rating in the B1.1 Category (turbofan or turboprop).

UK Driving Licence.

Proven recent experience at certifying aircraft, 6 months within the last 2 years.

Salary just over £72,468 per annum plus shift uplift.

Annual shift pay ranging from £4,450 to £9,850 dependent on your shift pattern.

A pension scheme with potential contributions of up to 16.5% (if you contribute 5% BA will contribute 11.5%).

Excellent company benefit scheme including discounted travel.

This fantastic campaign with Carbon60 and British Airways for Licensed Aircraft Engineers is only open for a limited time frame. If you are interested in the role and hold a UK CAA license and UK driving license (or equivalent), do not hesitate and apply today by hitting the apply button or contact me at [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing