Licensed Aircraft Engineer – Aerospace MRO Specialist

Matchtech; Cumbernauld; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Bike to Work Scheme

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking a Licensed Aircraft Engineer to join our client's engineering team at the Cumbernauld base. This permanent role supports line and base maintenance across operational and temporary locations, with occasional overnight stays as required.

Working in a safety‑critical aerospace MRO environment, you will certify work, identify defects and supervise engineering personnel, while ensuring tooling and procedures meet regulatory standards and company authorisations.

Qualifications

• Licensed Aircraft Engineer with relevant aerospace MRO experience.
• Valid aircraft maintenance licence and authorisations for the work.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance procedures and applicable aviation regulations.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve aircraft defects accurately.
• Commitment to safety, quality and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to supervise engineering personnel effectively.
• Flexible to work at other bases and occasional overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Support line and base aircraft maintenance activities at the Cumbernauld base and other operating locations.
• Certify maintenance work within approvals and authorisations.
• Identify, document and record aircraft defects following debriefs with operational crew members.
• Supervise and provide guidance to engineering and support personnel when required.
• Ensure tooling and support equipment are used, maintained and stored correctly.
• Carry out aircraft handling, refuelling, role changes and cleaning activities in support of operational requirements.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organised working environment while providing wider engineering and operational support.

Skills

Licensed Aircraft Engineer

Maintenance knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Supervision

Problem solving

Education

Aircraft Maintenance Licence

Job description

Matchtech is seeking a Licensed Aircraft Engineer to join our client's engineering team at the Cumbernauld base. This permanent role supports line and base maintenance across operational and temporary locations, with occasional overnight stays as required.

Working in a safety‑critical aerospace MRO environment, you will certify work, identify defects and supervise engineering personnel, while ensuring tooling and procedures meet regulatory standards and company authorisations.