Line Check Delivery Engineer

AirTanker; Carterton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Bonus scheme

EV scheme

Contributory pension

Job summary

A leading UK aviation service provider is seeking a Line Maintenance Check Delivery Engineer based in Carterton. You will lead complex maintenance checks, ensuring compliance with airworthiness standards and efficiency within engineering teams. The role requires a CAA B1 or B2 & C licence with A330 Type Rating, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to adapt to changing operational demands. Comprehensive benefits include private medical insurance and a bonus scheme, making this role an exciting opportunity in the aviation sector.

Qualifications

• Proven certification experience in Line/Base Maintenance environments.
• Ability to manage multiple teams.
• Adaptability to changing maintenance plans and pressure delivery.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering teams to deliver maintenance activities against KPIs.
• Certify maintenance tasks within your authorisation scope.
• Drive continuous improvement in processes.

Skills

CAA B1 or B2 & C licence with A330 Type Rating

Strong leadership and decision-making skills

Experience with Envision MRO or equivalent systems

Job description

We are looking for a Line Maintenance Check Delivery Engineer to take ownership of delivering complex maintenance checks on time and to the highest standards. This includes scheduled and unscheduled tasks such as A-Checks, service bulletins, modifications, and AOG recovery. You will utilise your C licence authorisation and, when required, B authorisation to supervise engineering activities and ensure compliance with airworthiness standards.

Why AirTanker?

AirTanker is a vital part of the UK’s defence capability, delivering air-to-air refuelling and air transport services to the RAF and MoD. As a Line Maintenance Check Delivery Engineer, you’ll be the driving force behind the successful delivery of complex maintenance checks—leading teams, certifying tasks, and ensuring aircraft remain safe, compliant, and mission‑ready. Your technical expertise and leadership will guarantee that every process, resource, and decision aligns with regulatory standards and operational goals. In this role, you enable our engineering teams to perform efficiently, adapt to challenges, and deliver excellence that supports our commitment to safety and reliability.

What's in it for you?

• Lead Maintenance Delivery: Take ownership of complex scheduled and unscheduled maintenance checks, ensuring on-time completion and compliance with airworthiness standards
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work closely with Part CAMO, material planning, and engineering teams to resolve technical challenges and meet contractual requirements.
• Influence Operational Readiness: Play a key role in ensuring aircraft availability for mission-critical operations through proactive planning and execution.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Including private medical insurance, bonus scheme, EV scheme, contributory pension, and more.
• Adventure & Belonging: Battlefield tours, adventure training, and family fun days.

What you'll be doing

• Lead and manage multiple engineering teams to deliver maintenance activities against KPIs.
• Certify maintenance tasks within your scope of authorisation.
• Drive continuous improvement in processes and procedures.
• Collaborate with Part CAMO and other departments to meet contractual requirements.
• Ensure safety, quality, and environmental standards are upheld at all times.

What you'll bring

• CAA B1 or B2 & C licence with A330 Type Rating and company authorisation.
• Proven certification experience in Line/Base Maintenance environments.
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills with the ability to manage multiple teams.
• Experience with Envision MRO or equivalent systems.
• Ability to adapt to changing maintenance plans and deliver results under pressure.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

Industries

Airlines and Aviation