Senior Technical Services Engineer

Morson Edge; North East; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rates

Long-term contract

Onsite 37 hours per week

Job summary

Morson Edge is recruiting a Senior Technical Services Engineer to join a major aerospace programme in Warton. The role focuses on keeping aircraft airworthy, compliant and reliable by providing technical leadership across maintenance planning, reliability programmes, and investigations.

Based onsite, you will liaise with OEMs, regulators and maintenance teams to drive improvements and ensure safe, efficient operation. A strong CAMO background and UK CAA knowledge are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience in CAMO/Technical Services environments.
• Strong knowledge of UK CAA Continuing Airworthiness Regulations (Part CAMO, Part M, Part 145).
• Experience supporting continuing airworthiness activities and maintenance records.
• Ability to investigate issues and perform root cause analysis.
• Good understanding of maintenance planning and reliability programmes.
• Excellent attention to detail and documentation.
• Strong communication with stakeholders and teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced engineering setting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure continuing airworthiness of the aircraft fleet under UK CAA regulations.
• Review ADs, SBs and publications for applicability and compliance.
• Evaluate modifications with cost-benefit considerations.
• Provide technical support to Maintenance and Flight Operations.
• Investigate defects, perform root cause analysis, recommend actions.
• Collaborate with OEMs, Part 145 organisations, suppliers and regulators.
• Support maintenance programmes and work package development.
• Monitor reliability, trends, and maintenance improvements.
• Produce reports and present reliability data to stakeholders.
• Maintain airworthiness records and technical documentation.
• Support audits for CAMO, Part M and Part 145.

Skills

CAMO experience

CAA Part CAMO/M/145 knowledge

Airworthiness regulations

Maintenance planning

Root cause analysis

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

MS Office

Job description

Senior Technical Services Engineer

Location: Warton, Lancashire
Contract Type: 12-Month Contract
Working Pattern: Full-Time 37 Hours per Week Onsite
Rate: £34.89 per hour Umbrella / £25.99 per hour PAYE

The Opportunity

Morson Edge is recruiting for a Senior Technical Services Engineer to join a leading aerospace and defence programme based in Warton. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Continuing Airworthiness or Technical Services Engineer to play a pivotal role in ensuring the ongoing airworthiness, reliability, and regulatory compliance of a modern aircraft fleet. Working within a Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO), you’ll provide technical leadership across maintenance planning, engineering support, reliability programmes, regulatory compliance, and technical investigations. You’ll collaborate closely with maintenance teams, flight operations, OEMs, and regulatory authorities to ensure the safe and efficient operation of aircraft while driving continuous improvement across engineering processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the continuing airworthiness of the aircraft fleet in accordance with UK CAA regulations
• Review Airworthiness Directives (ADs), Service Bulletins (SBs), and manufacturer publications for applicability and compliance
• Evaluate mandatory and recommended modifications, including cost-benefit analysis
• Provide technical support and guidance to Maintenance and Flight Operations teams
• Investigate technical defects, conduct root cause analysis, and recommend corrective actions
• Liaise with OEMs, Part 145 maintenance organisations, suppliers, and regulatory stakeholders
• Support the development and optimisation of maintenance programmes and scheduled maintenance work packages
• Review and close maintenance work orders, ensuring maintenance activities are accurately recorded
• Monitor aircraft reliability, identify trends, and recommend improvements to maintenance practices
• Produce technical reports and present reliability data to key stakeholders
• Maintain accurate continuing airworthiness records and technical documentation
• Support internal and external regulatory audits, ensuring compliance with Part CAMO, Part M, and Part 145 requirements
• Participate in Safety Management System (SMS) activities, technical risk assessments, and incident investigations
• Lead or support engineering projects focused on fleet reliability, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous experience within a CAMO or Technical Services environment
• Strong knowledge of UK CAA Continuing Airworthiness Regulations, including Part CAMO, Part M, and Part 145
• Experience supporting continuing airworthiness activities and technical records management
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to investigate technical issues and perform root cause analysis
• Good understanding of aircraft maintenance planning and reliability programmes
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to compliance and documentation
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced engineering environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Desirable Experience

• Experience supporting Embraer 135/145 and/or Boeing 737 aircraft
• Experience of maintenance planning and defect management
• Knowledge of regulatory audit processes and compliance activities
• Experience leading engineering projects or continuous improvement initiatives within an aviation environment

Why Apply?

• Competitive hourly rates
• Long‑term 12-month contract
• Full-time onsite role with a 37-hour working week
• Opportunity to work within a highly regulated aerospace engineering environment
• Technically challenging role with significant responsibility and influence
• Work alongside experienced engineering professionals on a critical aviation programme
• Opportunity to contribute to fleet safety, reliability, and operational excellence

If you are an experienced Senior Technical Services Engineer, CAMO Engineer, Continuing Airworthiness Engineer, Reliability Engineer, or Aircraft Maintenance Engineer looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.