Licensed Aircraft Engineer

Morson Human Resources Limited; Wittering; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Pension with life assurance

Digital GP & health checks

Employee shopping savings portal

Payment of professional fees

Armed Forces Reservists leave

Annual leave buy/sell

Volunteer day

Job summary

Morson Edge is recruiting a Licensed Aircraft Engineer for RAF Wittering to perform line and depth maintenance and support release to service of aircraft. You will work alongside mechanical and avionic engineers, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance across tasks.

The role requires CAA Part 66 B1.2, B3 licence eligibility, and a driving licence, with additional desirable qualifications including HF and SHE certifications. Full-time, permanent position with attractive benefits.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of MOD procedures and documentation.
• Experience supervising maintenance teams in civil or military aviation.
• Strong aircraft engineering and maintenance knowledge.
• Ability to lead and support engineering personnel on complex tasks.

Responsibilities

• Carry out aircraft line and depth maintenance in line with regulations and company standards.
• Support generation and release to service of aircraft.
• Lead and mentor technicians and inspectors during maintenance activities.
• Perform fault diagnosis and technical problem solving.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, procedures and customer requirements.
• Collaborate with Site Operations Manager to sustain output and safety.

Skills

MOD procedures

Supervisory experience

Aircraft engineering

Leadership of technicians

Communication skills

Education

CAA Part 66 B1.2

B3 Licence

Full UK Driving Licence

Human Factors (HF)

SHE qualification

Defence industry experience

Type Rating Grob 115E/Lycoming 360

Job description

Licensed Aircraft Engineer

Location: RAF Wittering, Cambridgeshire / NorthamptonshirePE8 6HB
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time 40 hours per week 4-on, 4-off shift pattern
Shifts: Typically 07:30–19:30, including weekends
Salary: £49,015.00 per annum + benefits
Role ID: SF71694

The Opportunity

Morson Edge are recruiting for a Licensed Aircraft Engineer to join a leading Aerospace and Defence programme based at RAF Wittering.

This is an excellent permanent opportunity for an experienced Licensed Aircraft Engineer to carry out aircraft engineering, line and depth maintenance, supporting the safe and efficient generation and release to service of aircraft.

Working alongside Mechanical and Avionic Engineers, you’ll play an important role in maintaining aircraft to the required regulatory, safety and customer standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out aircraft line and depth maintenance in accordance with regulatory and company requirements
• Support the generation and release to service of aircraft
• Lead and support technicians and inspectors during maintenance activities
• Conduct fault diagnosis and technical problem-solving
• Ensure engineering activities comply with legislation, procedures and customer requirements
• Work closely with the Site Operations Manager and wider engineering team to maintain operational output
• Maintain high standards of safety, quality and workmanship

Essential Skills & Experience

• Knowledge of MOD engineering procedures and documentation
• Previous supervisory experience within a civil or military aviation environment
• Strong aircraft engineering and maintenance knowledge
• Ability to lead and support engineering personnel
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Qualifications

• CAA Part 66 B1.2 Licence – essential
• B3 Licence – accepted
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Human Factors qualification – desirable
• Recognised SHE qualification – desirable
• Defence industry experience – desirable
• Type Rating on Grob 115E aircraft and Lycoming 360 engines – desirable

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

• £49,015.00 annual salary
• Generous holiday allowance
• 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 for Armed Forces Reservists
• Option to buy or sell annual leave
• One paid volunteering day per year