Licensed Aircraft Engineer

Morson Edge; Wittering; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday

Pension with life cover

Digital GP

Shopping portal

Professional fees paid

Leave options

Volunteering day

Job summary

Morson Edge is recruiting a Licensed Aircraft Engineer to join a leading Aerospace and Defence programme based at RAF Wittering in Cambridgeshire/Northamptonshire. The role involves line and depth maintenance, ensuring aircraft are maintained to regulatory and customer standards.

You will work with Mechanical and Avionic Engineers, leading and supporting technicians while maintaining safety and quality in a busy military aviation environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in civil or military aviation environments is essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out aircraft line and depth maintenance in accordance with regulations and company requirements.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Aircraft maintenance knowledge

Diagnostics & problem-solving

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

CAA Part 66 B1.2 Licence

B3 Licence

Full UK Driving Licence

Human Factors qualification

SHE qualification

Job description

Licensed Aircraft Engineer. Location: RAF Wittering, Cambridgeshire / Northamptonshire PE8 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

If you're a B1.2 Licensed Aircraft Engineer with supervisory experience looking for a permanent opportunity within a military aviation environment, we'd love to hear from you.