Licensed Aircraft Engineer - Lead Maintenance & Troubleshooting

Morson Human Resources Limited; Wittering; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Pension with life assurance

Digital GP & health checks

Employee shopping savings portal

Payment of professional fees

Armed Forces Reservists leave

Annual leave buy/sell

Volunteer day

Job summary

Morson Edge is recruiting a Licensed Aircraft Engineer for RAF Wittering to perform line and depth maintenance and support release to service of aircraft. You will work alongside mechanical and avionic engineers, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance across tasks.

The role requires CAA Part 66 B1.2, B3 licence eligibility, and a driving licence, with additional desirable qualifications including HF and SHE certifications. Full-time, permanent position with attractive benefits.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of MOD procedures and documentation.
• Experience supervising maintenance teams in civil or military aviation.
• Strong aircraft engineering and maintenance knowledge.
• Ability to lead and support engineering personnel on complex tasks.

Responsibilities

• Carry out aircraft line and depth maintenance in line with regulations and company standards.
• Support generation and release to service of aircraft.
• Lead and mentor technicians and inspectors during maintenance activities.
• Perform fault diagnosis and technical problem solving.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, procedures and customer requirements.
• Collaborate with Site Operations Manager to sustain output and safety.

Skills

MOD procedures

Supervisory experience

Aircraft engineering

Leadership of technicians

Communication skills

Education

CAA Part 66 B1.2

B3 Licence

Full UK Driving Licence

Human Factors (HF)

SHE qualification

Defence industry experience

Type Rating Grob 115E/Lycoming 360

Job description

Morson Edge is recruiting a Licensed Aircraft Engineer for RAF Wittering to perform line and depth maintenance and support release to service of aircraft. You will work alongside mechanical and avionic engineers, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance across tasks.

The role requires CAA Part 66 B1.2, B3 licence eligibility, and a driving licence, with additional desirable qualifications including HF and SHE certifications. Full-time, permanent position with attractive benefits.