Licensed Aircraft Engineer

DCS Engineering; Luton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance: £2,500 per annum

Certification payments: up to £1,000

Private medical insurance (single cover)

Visa sponsorship available

Job summary

A leading provider in business and private aviation is seeking a B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer to join their Luton team. This full-time role involves performing and certifying aircraft maintenance tasks, supervising mechanics, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Key qualifications include a UK CAA or EASA Part-66 B1 license and strong customer service skills. Competitive salary with additional benefits, including private medical insurance and shift allowances.

Qualifications

• Strong preference for candidates with type ratings on Human Factors, Fuel Tank Safety and EWIS training (up-to-date).
• Full UK driving license and ability to pass 5-year background checks (essential).
• Full UK driving license and ability to pass 5-year background checks (essential).

Responsibilities

• Perform and certify aircraft maintenance tasks within your license and approval limitations.
• Supervise and mentor mechanics and apprentices, ensuring safety and compliance at all times.
• Liaise professionally with customers, crew, and internal teams to resolve technical matters.
• Accurately complete all maintenance records and documentation.
• Support both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, occasionally working away from base.

Skills

Proactive

Flexibility

Strong customer service skills

Education

UK CAA or EASA Part-66 B1 and/or B2 license

Job description

Overview

We are seeking experienced B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineers to join a leading provider in the business and private aviation sector. Based at the Luton facility, this is a hands-on role working across both line and base maintenance in accordance with Part 145 requirements.

You will be part of a professional team maintaining the highest standards of safety and airworthiness, while also providing excellent support to customers and crew.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and certify aircraft maintenance tasks within your license and approval limitations.
• Supervise and mentor mechanics and apprentices, ensuring safety and compliance at all times.
• Liaise professionally with customers, crew, and internal teams to resolve technical matters.
• Accurately complete all maintenance records and documentation.
• Support both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, occasionally working away from base.

Qualifications & Experience

• UK CAA or EASA Part-66 B1 and/or B2 license (essential).
• Strong preference for candidates with type ratings on:
• Human Factors, Fuel Tank Safety and EWIS training (up-to-date).
• Full UK driving license and ability to pass 5-year background checks (essential).

Salary & Benefits

• Shift allowance: £2,500 per annum.
• Certification payments (if applicable): up to £1,000.
• Private medical insurance (single cover).

Working Hours

• Luton base operates 24/7/365.
• Standard shift: 4 on / 4 off, 12-hour shifts (average 40 hours per week).
• Flexibility for overtime, occasional night/weekend work, or on-call cover is required.
• Initial induction/training: Monday–Friday.

Candidate Profile

• Proactive, flexible, and safety-focused.
• Excellent communicators with strong customer service skills.
• Calm under pressure, organised, and detail-oriented.
• Professional in appearance and approach.

Additional Information

• Visa sponsorship available for suitably qualified non-UK/EU candidates.

If you are interested please apply and Max Carr from DCS will be in touch

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Airlines and Aviation

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Luton, England, United Kingdom

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