Licensed Aircraft Engineer B1.1

Draken; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension matching up to 12%

Bonus incentives

Discounted PMI

Electric car scheme

Tech vouchers

Wellbeing programmes

Job summary

Draken seeks a Licensed Aircraft Engineer (LAE) to support Crew Chief and Chief Engineer in delivering Part-145 maintenance across UK bases and detachments. You will guide maintenance activities, ensure SHE standards, and uphold regulatory compliance while supporting international operations.

Responsibilities include team supervision, certification of work, and maintaining aircraft documentation to the highest standards, with a strong emphasis on safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Unrestricted CAA Part 66 B1 and/or B2 licence with relevant type ratings.
• Proven track record of 5+ years in aircraft maintenance environments.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements related to aircraft maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and certify aircraft and equipment as allocated by Crew Chief.
• Ensure safety, quality and regulatory compliance of maintenance activities.
• Coordinate engineering activities to meet targets and budgets.
• Supervise team performance and provide feedback to Crew Chief.
• Maintain documentation accurately for all maintenance performed.
• Support operations at base and detachments worldwide.

Skills

Change management

Project management

Team leadership

Clear communication

Customer focus

Education

CAA Part 66 B1/B2 licence

Type rating(s) (aircraft)

5+ years aircraft maintenance experience

Job description

Draken offer exciting careers that matter.

We believe that mission success does not start with the mission itself. It begins with our people.

Draken also believes in fair reward and recognition for our employees. As such, we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including up to 12% matching pension contributions, bonus incentives, discounted PMI, electric car scheme, tech vouchers, wellbeing programmes and much more.

The Role

The Licensed Aircraft Engineer (LAE) will support the Crew Chief and report to the Chief Engineer, ensuring the safe, compliant, and effective delivery of all Part‑145/A8‑23 aircraft maintenance activities across base and detached locations. The role supports operational performance, customer contractual requirements, and provides technical guidance to the engineering team.

Special Conditions

Safety and regulatory compliance are the highest priorities in this highly regulated environment. The LAE is expected to champion a strong safety‑first culture, promoting SHE and security across all maintenance activities. Flexibility is essential, with a requirement to work additional hours and deploy on UK and overseas detachments to meet operational demands.

Key Responsibilities

Safety first. Operate at Draken in accordance with the SHE Technical standards. Identify where the SHE Technical Standards are applicable to appointed operations/tasks and apply safe systems of work identified.

To maintain the overall performance of the aircraft maintenance operation and its personnel at a relevant station. This includes, but is not limited to:

Safety first. Operate at Draken in accordance with the SHE Technical standards. Identify where the SHE Technical Standards are applicable to appointed operations/tasks and apply safe systems of work identified.

To maintain the overall performance of the aircraft maintenance operation and its personnel at a relevant station. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Safety, Quality & Regulatory Compliance
• Promote a “Just Culture” regarding safety and reporting of occurrences within the business
• To be particularly responsible for the maintenance and certification of the said maintenance of aircraft and aircraft equipment as allocated into their control by the Crew Chief
• Support operations and maintenance of aircraft at main base in addition to detached locations worldwide.
• The supervision and performance of ground movements of aircraft assigned to them.
• Ensuring that all technical staff working within their supervision carries out their duties in a safe and proper manner and in accordance with the relevant Maintenance Manuals, and the Maintenance Organisation Exposition. The certification of maintenance performed by their team.
• To ensure the correct and timely completion of all aircraft documentation relating to the maintenance activities performed under their supervision and certification.
• To co-ordinate engineering activities, enabling the team to complete tasks to target and within budget
• To review the team performance and provide feedback to the Crew Chief
• Ensure areas under supervision are always kept clean and tidy.
• Evaluate all existing standards, practices, and procedures with a view to continuous improvement and efficiency
• Assist the Crew Chief (where applicable) in the day-to-day functions of the team and deputise in their absence
• Assisting the Crew Chief in prioritising tasks and scheduling requirements
• Assisting the Crew Chief in the development of the team
• Ensuring company core values are maintained at all times
• Achieve optimal aircraft maintenance performance; maintain excellent customer and stakeholder relations
• Proactive monitoring and maintenance of their authorisations to always ensure recency and compliance

Other tasks as set by the Crew Chief or Chief Engineer that are considered to be within the capabilities of the individual and required as part of the daily running of the engineering department.

Personal Skills/Abilities

• Good Change and basic Project Management Skills
• Team oriented with proven communication and influencing skills
• An ability to supervise a team of people to achieve the desired tasks
• Customer focussed with good personal and communication skills
• Self-Motivated, confident, and assertive
• A demonstrated capability to work within, and adhere to, a defined set of organisational values
• Medically fit to perform daily engineering duties including detachment working
• A willingness to work shift patterns to suit the business needs
• Security cleared to meet current UK and ITAR requirements in support of the business

Educational Vocational Qualifications

• Previous experience within an aircraft maintenance department that may include, line, base or workshop environments.
• Unrestricted CAA Part 66 B1 and/or B2 licence with relevant type rating(s) and/or company authorisations as applicable.
• Proven track record, over 5 years’ experience within an aircraft maintenance environment is essential
• Good knowledge of Regulatory requirements related to aircraft maintenance is essential
• Ability to work and deliver to deadlines
• Good level of Communication, Team Building and Partnership skills in dealing with stakeholders.
• The ability to motivate people and influence change in line with company organisational values
• An understanding, or preferably evidence, of working within a continuous improvement project

Our employee values

Draken is committed to eliminating unlawful and unfair discrimination and we celebrate the differences that a diverse workforce brings. A range of perspective and talent supports our values and drives our success, with a mix of voices generating better discussions, business decisions and outcomes for all.

At all our sites internationally, every member of the Draken team is accountable to ensure that we are all treated fairly and with respect.

We are also an Armed Forces friendly organisation, and as part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, welcome applications from veterans and services spouses and partners who met the criteria in our job specifications.

In line with our Disability Confident Commitments, we provide reasonable adjustments to facilitate our interview process, please liaise with us if any reasonable adjustments are required.

Whether it is adversarial support, electronic attack or customised rotary-wing training, we offer the most accurate and advanced readiness training in the industry. Our vast, differentiated fleet, cutting edge hardware and experienced instructors are engaged to help your mission take off.

Being ready is not only a matter of when. But where. We provide services in the UK, US and across the NATO countries. Making sure that our allies can manoeuvre around defeat and prepare to prevail.