Licensed Aircraft Engineer

Morson Talent; Tong; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched contribution pension scheme

Digital GP

Annual health checks and nutritional >

Employee shopping savings portal

Payment of professional fees

Additional paid leave opportunities

Annual leave purchase/sell

One paid volunteering day per year

Job summary

Morson Edge is recruiting a Licensed Aircraft Engineer for a permanent position at RAF Cosford. The role focuses on maintaining airworthiness and safety within a regulated aviation environment, with responsibilities across diagnostics, maintenance, and certification in line with Part 145 requirements.

The successful candidate will contribute to continuous improvement, collaborate with a professional engineering team, and ensure regulatory compliance and high standards of safety and quality in

Qualifications

• Licensed aircraft engineer with UK CAA qualification and appropriate licence
• Experience in regulatory aviation maintenance and Part 145 guidance
• Strong communication and team collaboration required

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance in line with regulatory requirements
• Certify completed maintenance in accordance with Part 145 or equivalent
• Diagnose aircraft faults and complete repairs to minimise downtime
• Ensure all maintenance activities are recorded and compliant with standards
• Support safety, quality and operational performance improvements
• Work effectively with engineering and maintenance teams
• Maintain high workmanship, safety and airworthiness standards
• Liaise with stakeholders to ensure clear communication and traceability

Skills

Licensed Aircraft Engineer

B1.1/B1.2/B3 licence

UK CAA qualification

Strong communication skills

Job description

Contract: Permanent

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
• 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

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

If you're a qualified Licensed Aircraft Engineer looking for a permanent opportunity within a highly regulated Aerospace and Defence environment, we'd love to hear from you.