Licensed Aircraft Engineer – Lead Maintenance & Release

Aviation JobSearch Europa; Wittering; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension

Digital GP access

Annual health checks

Nutritional consultations

Employee shopping portal

Professional fees paid

Armed Forces Reservists leave

Leave trading option

Volunteering day

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 requires a CAA Part 66 B1.2 Licence, strong aircraft maintenance knowledge and prior supervisory experience.

You will perform line and depth maintenance, support generation and release to service, and lead technicians while upholding safety and regulatory standards.

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

MOD procedures

Supervisory experience

Aircraft maintenance

Leadership abilities

Communication skills

Education

CAA Part 66 B1.2 Licence

B3 Licence

Full UK Driving Licence

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 requires a CAA Part 66 B1.2 Licence, strong aircraft maintenance knowledge and prior supervisory experience.

You will perform line and depth maintenance, support generation and release to service, and lead technicians while upholding safety and regulatory standards.