Licensed Aircraft Engineer

Morson Edge; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 42,215 - 51,596; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

Private pension

Training and professional membership

Wellbeing services

Job summary

Licensed Aircraft Engineer (B1) role at MOD Boscombe Down, Salisbury. Based in a high‑skill aviation engineering team delivering safe, compliant aircraft for critical defence operations.

Requires EASA Part 66 B1 licence, civil or military maintenance experience, supervisory capability, and UK driving licence. Desirable Grob 115E rating and Lycoming 360 engine knowledge.

Qualifications

• Essential: EASA Part 66 B1 Licence, civil or military aviation maintenance experience, supervisory or team leadership, strong problem-solving, knowledge of composites and MOD procedures, full UK driving licence.
• Desirable: Grob 115E type rating, Lycoming 360 engines experience.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out line and depth maintenance on aircraft.
• Certifying aircraft for Release to Service per regulatory requirements.
• Providing technical guidance to technicians and inspectors.
• Working with engineering teams and customers to resolve technical issues.
• Completing maintenance documentation accurately and ensuring compliance with procedures.
• Promoting a strong safety culture and high quality standards.

Skills

EASA Part 66 B1 Licence

Aviation maintenance experience

Supervisory/leadership

Problem-solving

Composite materials knowledge

Full UK Driving Licence

Tools

Grob 115E Type Rating

Lycoming 360 engines experience

Job description

Licensed Aircraft Engineer (B1)

Boscombe Down, Salisbury, Wiltshire £46,906.01 + Excellent Benefits Permanent | Full Time (40 Hours)

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

Essential:

• 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.

Desirable:

• Type Rating on Grob 115E aircraft.
• Experience with Lycoming 360 engines.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of £46,906.01
• 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

Apply today to take the next step in your aviation engineering career.