B1.3 Licensed Aircraft Engineer – Permanent (Line & Heavies)

Simpson Booth Ltd; Energy (IL); On-site; USD 60,345 - 80,461; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation engineering firm is seeking a Licensed Aircraft Engineer (B1.3) to perform and certify maintenance on helicopter fleets. Responsibilities include overseeing maintenance activities, ensuring airworthiness, and certifying work done by specialists. Candidates should hold a CAA B1.3 Licence and have relevant experience. Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in teams are also essential. The roles offer various roster patterns based in Aberdeen.

Qualifications

• Relevant helicopter maintenance experience is essential.
• The candidate must have good communication and teamwork skills.
• IT proficiency and adaptability to new systems are required.

Responsibilities

• Perform and certify aircraft maintenance including inspections.
• Oversee and certify work completed by other trades.
• Maintain airworthiness and compliance with maintenance standards.
• Issue certifications within the scope of authorization.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Good IT skills

Adaptability to new systems

Education

CAA B1.3 Licence

Job description

B1.3 Licensed Aircraft Engineer – Permanent (Line & Heavies)

Our client is a leading aviation engineering organisation delivering complex maintenance solutions for helicopter fleets operating in high-integrity environments, with a strong focus on safety, technical excellence, and operational reliability.

The Role

Our client is seeking Licensed Aircraft Engineers (B1.3) to join their permanent engineering teams in Aberdeen, across both Line Maintenance and Heavies (Base Maintenance) operations. The positions involve carrying out and certifying maintenance activities to ensure aircraft airworthiness and compliance with approved maintenance standards.

Within Line Engineering, consideration may be given to candidates holding an A Licence, whereas roles within the Heavies business require a full CAA B1.3 Licence, with no flexibility for A Licence holders.

Key Responsibilities

Perform and certify aircraft maintenance including scheduled inspections, MODs, and defect rectification

Oversee and certify work completed by unlicensed and specialist trades (Heavies)

Maintain airworthiness and maintenance standards

Issue certifications within the scope of authorisation

Report incidents or lapses in quality

Key Requirements

CAA B1.3 Licence (role dependent as outlined above)

Relevant helicopter maintenance experience

Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively within small teams

Good IT skills and adaptability to new systems

Must have the current right to work in the UK without sponsorship

Skills & Experience

Roster Patterns

Aberdeen-based roster options include 4 on / 4 off, 6 on / 4 off, 4 on / 6 off, with potential for Mon–Fri or 14/14 patterns, working 11-hour shifts.

Due to current workloads, Simpson Booth regrets to inform that in the instance you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of your application, you are to consider your application unsuccessful at this time.