Licensed Aircraft Engineer (B1.2) – Lead Maintenance Team

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £49,015 per year

Generous holiday allowance

Matched pension with life assurance

Digital GP and health checks

Employee savings portal

Professional fees paid

Job summary

Morson Edge are recruiting for a Licensed Aircraft Engineer to join a leading Aerospace and Defence programme based at RAF Wittering. This permanent role focuses on line and depth maintenance, ensuring safe and compliant release to service of aircraft.

You will work alongside Mechanical and Avionic Engineers, leading technicians and inspectors while upholding regulatory standards and company procedures. BPSS/CTC clearance is required.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Supervisory experience

MOD procedures

Aircraft engineering

Maintenance expertise

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

CAA Part 66 B1.2 Licence

B3 Licence – accepted

Full UK Driving Licence

Security clearance

Job description

Morson Edge are recruiting for a Licensed Aircraft Engineer to join a leading Aerospace and Defence programme based at RAF Wittering. This permanent role focuses on line and depth maintenance, ensuring safe and compliant release to service of aircraft.

You will work alongside Mechanical and Avionic Engineers, leading technicians and inspectors while upholding regulatory standards and company procedures. BPSS/CTC clearance is required.