Licensed Aircraft Engineer: Lead Maint & Release (Onsite)

Babcock Mission Critical Services España SA.; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension with life cover

DigiCare+ health support

Employee shopping portal

Professional Fees paid

Reservists leave

Holiday trading

Be Kind Day

Job summary

Babcock invites applications for a Licensed Aircraft Engineer based at RNAS Yeovilton, near Yeovil, Somerset. The role involves leading maintenance activities, ensuring regulatory compliance and certifying aircraft to service in a fast-paced environment.

You will work with an experienced aviation team on-site, delivering safe and airworthy aircraft while coordinating with customers and internal stakeholders to meet contractual expectations.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable aircraft engineering experience within a regulated aviation environment.
• Proven ability to lead and support teams during maintenance activities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure while adapting to changing priorities.
• Excellent planning, organisation and decision-making capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Leading aircraft maintenance activities and supervising technicians and inspectors.
• Ensuring all engineering work is completed in accordance with aviation regulations and company procedures.
• Certifying and releasing aircraft to service following maintenance activities.
• Maintaining high standards of safety, quality and airworthiness across all engineering tasks.
• Collaborating with customers, operational teams and engineering stakeholders to deliver serviceable aircraft.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Problem solving

Planning & organisation

Education

CAA Part 66 B1.2 Aircraft Maintenance Licence

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Babcock invites applications for a Licensed Aircraft Engineer based at RNAS Yeovilton, near Yeovil, Somerset. The role involves leading maintenance activities, ensuring regulatory compliance and certifying aircraft to service in a fast-paced environment.

You will work with an experienced aviation team on-site, delivering safe and airworthy aircraft while coordinating with customers and internal stakeholders to meet contractual expectations.