Licensed Aircraft Engineer

Morson Talent; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Matched pension contribution

Life assurance

Payment of professional membershipFees

Digital GP service

Annual health checks and wellbeing

Employee discounts and shopping portal

Holiday purchase and sell scheme

Paid volunteering day

Job summary

MOD Boscombe Down is seeking a Licensed Aircraft Engineer to join a skilled aviation team. You will maintain aircraft to the highest engineering and safety standards, working alongside mechanical and avionic specialists in a dynamic defence environment.

The role combines hands-on engineering with technical leadership and exposure to a diverse fleet, including Grob 115E and Lycoming engines. You will mentor technicians, certify releases, and uphold strict procedures and safety culture.

Qualifications

• EASA Part 66 B1 Licence required.
• Experience in civil or military aviation maintenance.
• Supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Strong technical problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of composite materials and MOD procedures.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Type Rating on Grob 115E aircraft.
• Experience with Lycoming 360 engines.

Responsibilities

• Carry out line and depth maintenance on aircraft.
• Certify aircraft for Release to Service per regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and support to technicians and inspectors.
• Work with engineering teams and customer representatives to resolve technical issues.
• Complete maintenance documentation accurately and ensure compliance with procedures.
• Promote a strong safety culture and maintain high quality standards.

Skills

EASA Part 66 B1 Licence

Civil or military aviation maintenance

Supervisory or team leadership

Technical problem-solving

Composite materials knowledge

MOD engineering procedures

Full UK Driving Licence

Grob 115E type rating

Lycoming 360 engines experience

Job description

Help keep aircraft mission-ready while advancing your engineering career.

We're recruiting an experienced

Licensed Aircraft Engineer to join a highly skilled aviation engineering team based at

MOD Boscombe Down. Working in a dynamic military aviation environment, you'll play a key role in delivering safe, compliant and serviceable aircraft that support critical defence operations.

If you're looking for a role that combines hands-on engineering, technical leadership and the opportunity to work on a diverse fleet, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

As a Licensed Aircraft Engineer, you will work alongside mechanical and avionic specialists to ensure aircraft are maintained to the highest engineering and safety standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Carrying out line and depth maintenance on aircraft.
• Certifying aircraft for Release to Service in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Providing technical guidance and support to technicians and inspectors.
• Working closely with engineering teams and customer representatives to resolve technical issues.
• Completing all maintenance documentation accurately and ensuring compliance with engineering procedures.
• Promoting a strong safety culture and maintaining exceptional quality standards.

What We're Looking For

• EASA Part 66 B1 Licence.
• Experience within a civil or military aviation maintenance environment.
• Supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Strong technical problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of composite materials and MOD engineering procedures.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Type Rating on

Grob 115E aircraft.

• Experience with

Lycoming 360 engines.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Matched pension contribution scheme with life assurance
• Payment of professional membership fees
• Digital GP service, annual health checks and wellbeing support
• Employee discounts and shopping savings portal
• Holiday purchase and sell scheme
• Paid volunteering day each year
• Additional paid leave for Reservists