B1 Licensed Engineer – J1532

Company Benefits:

• Competitive Pay: Attractive approval pay and overtime rates
• Enhanced Loyalty Leave: Annual leave grows with your loyalty and allows you to buy or sell leave
• Enhanced Pension Contributions: 7% employer contributions into the company pension scheme
• Balanced Shifts: Family-friendly 5-5-4 shift pattern for work-life balance
• Other Benefits: Private healthcare, private dental, and life insurance

About the Client: Our client is a leading provider of aircraft maintenance and engineering services, delivering tailored base maintenance solutions to commercial aviation operators. They are renowned for reliability, technical expertise, and a strong focus on compliance and safety culture, making them a trusted partner in the aviation industry.

Role Overview:

As a B1 Licensed Engineer, you will report to the Check Manager and hold responsibility for certifying maintenance tasks within your assigned zone or area of the aircraft. You will supervise allocated staff, ensure compliance with airworthiness regulations, maintain safety standards, and support efficient aircraft turnaround within base maintenance operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Certify maintenance work in accordance with company authorisation and regulatory standards
• Supervise mechanics and staff allocated to your aircraft/zone
• Report significant findings affecting aircraft delivery to the Shift Manager
• Ensure efficient maintenance to meet turnaround targets
• Conduct and document detailed shift handovers
• Identify and provision required spares to prevent delays
• Maintain production boards with progress, critical tasks, and personnel status
• Promote Human Factors awareness and adhere to Health & Safety standards
• Raise safety reports for incidents or hazards
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the work area
• Ensure accurate recording of staff working hours
• Undertake other reasonable duties as required

Requirements:

Essential:

• Recognised apprenticeship within the aircraft industry or equivalent
• Current and valid UK CAA Part-66 B1 licence with type approvals relevant to the fleet. An EASA would be an added bonus
• At least 6 months recency on one of more of the following: A320, A330, B737, B787
• Minimum 5 years hands-on certifying experience within an EASA Part-145 environment
• Strong knowledge of airworthiness regulations, MOE, MEL, SRM, and limits of technical data
• Base / line maintenance expertise
• Understanding of Aircraft Maintenance Production Planning
• High standard of written and spoken English
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and maintenance IT systems

Additional Information:

• Right to live and work in the UK unrestricted
• Base maintenance environment; may require manual handling of aircraft parts
• Focus on compliance, safety, and teamwork

Why Apply?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a respected aviation organisation, take ownership of aircraft certification responsibilities, and play a key role in maintaining safety and compliance. With a competitive salary and benefits package, this role is ideal for an experienced B1 Licensed Engineer seeking a permanent, challenging, and rewarding position.

How to Apply

Submit your CV (Word format preferred) and copies of your License/s

If you believe this is the opportunity for you and meet the required profile, apply today or contact Argo Aviation directly to speak with one of our experienced consultants. If you know someone suitable, please share this vacancy with them.

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