B1 Licensed Engineer – J1442

Step into the world of aviation excellence with Argo Aviation International. As a premier recruitment provider to the aviation industry, we have been soaring to new heights since our inception. In a strong partnership with our sister company, Argo Aviation GmbH, headquartered in Germany, we deliver first-class temporary and permanent recruitment solutions to major airlines and maintenance companies across the globe.

The Client:

Our client is a dynamic international MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul) organisation that regularly requires skilled engineers across the globe. With personnel stationed overseas and at major UK airports, they are a trusted presence in the aviation sector. Committed to fostering talent and maintaining high industry standards, they invest heavily in the continuous learning and development of their employees—ensuring every team member grows as a responsible and capable professional within the aviation community. Argo Aviation have an opportunity to recruit for B1 Licensed Engineer. 

Role information – B1 Licensed Engineer

Location: Heathrow

License/Type Rating: Must hold UKCAA with any of the following Types:

• A320 (Cfm56, V2500, PW1100G (NEO)) – CAA
• A330 (Trent 700, Trent 7000 (NEO) – CAA
• A350 (Trent XFB) – CAA
• A380 (Trent 900, EA GP7200) – EASA
• B737 (Cfm56, Leap 1B) – CAA
• B777 (Trent 800, GE90) – EASA
• B787 (Trent 1000, Genx) – CAA/EASA

Shift Pattern & Working Hours: 5/5/4 shift pattern – Days 06:00 – 18:00

Salary: Up to £74,100

Company Benefits:

• 7% Employer Contribution Pension
• 3 x Life Assurance
• Private Healthcare & Private Dental
• Free Eye Tests and Vouchers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Referral Programme
• Training and Development Support to widen skills and knowledge

Summary of Duties – B1 Licensed Engineer

• Effective Management, development, and motivation of the team
• To lead by example
• To ensure all tooling, equipment and premises within allocated responsibility are serviceable and any discrepancies are duly reported
• Responsibility to ensure all company and legal requirements regarding aircraft/component inspection and production documentation are duly complied with.
• To maintain licence/qualification and training validity necessary to support inspection authorisation utilised during completion of productive work tasks.
• To maintain a working knowledge of maintenance procedures ensuring strict adherence while carrying out line work tasks.
• To maintain acceptable airworthiness, safety, and performance standards in their delegated areas of responsibility.
• Responsibility to maintain a high standard of written daily maintenance handovers.
• To ensure the accomplishment of maintenance and inspection tasks within responsible area using resources in the most efficient and cost-effective manner.
• To undertake additional tasks and projects as required for the efficient and productive functioning of the company.

Key Areas/Tasks:

• Maintain acceptable airworthiness, safety, and performance standards in their delegated areas of responsibility while striving to uphold customer OTP record.
• To uphold the terms of any authorisation gained as required by the Head of Compliance ensuring the highest quality standards of work carried out by themselves and staff under their control.
• To ensure the accomplishment of maintenance within responsible area using manpower and resources in the most efficient and cost-effective manner.
• To aid in ensuring all relevant Station, EASA and CAA regulations are met.
• To ensure relevant procedures are followed, maintained, and reviewed ensuring compliance with all regulations.
• To ensure all relevant directions, procedures and directives are followed and correctly read and recorded.
• To ensure all H & S issues are assessed and brought to the attention of the Station Manager.
• Responsibility to ensure all company and legal requirements regarding aircraft/component inspection and production documentation are duly complied with.
• To ensure a good relationship is established and maintained between all line station personnel and interfacing departments
• To aid the Customer Airlines on-time performance record
• To ensure all responsible staff are regularly briefed and aware of their responsibilities and updates.
• To ensure the line station is maintained in a clean, safe, and efficient manner
• To ensure qualifications are kept up to date.
• To maintain awareness of all H & S obligations and responsibilities.
• To aid good communication being established and maintained across their shift and interfacing departments.
• To attend meetings as required between shift supervisors and Station Mangers
• To keep Customer MOC informed at all times about the serviceability and maintenance condition of the aircraft.
• Maintain an awareness of the latest Technical Instructions, NTE’s and Procedures from all sources.
• At the beginning of each shift, be conversant with any ongoing problems, and aid the Shift Leader to maintain an accurate shift Log throughout the duty period.
• To carry out tasks as detailed by the Shift Leader and Station Manager
• Ensure vehicle and ground equipment checks are completed and certified to comply with CAP 642 requirements.

In order to be successful in the role of the B1 Licensed Engineer you will need to demonstrate the following:

• A recognised apprenticeship within the aircraft industry or similar
• UKCAA B1 with relevant type ratings and 6 months of recency in the past 2 years
• Proven Experience: Base/Line maintenance expertise on commercial aircraft

Training & Knowledge:

• Demonstrate a working knowledge of line maintenance activities and expectations.
• Demonstrate a basic standard of computer literacy.
• Demonstrate ability to gain and maintain company authorisations by complying with company and customer procedures.
• Excellent effective communication skills
• Self-motivated and demonstrate organisational skills within time limiting situations
• Understand and adopt effective team leadership when required.

Requirements for the role: Training Certificates, Updated CV (preferably in Word format). 

If you believe that this is the role for you and you have the necessary skills and attributes for the B1 Licensed Engineer, please apply today or contact Argo Aviation directly to discuss the opportunity with one of our experienced Consultants.  If you are aware of any B1 Licensed Engineers who may be interested in this opportunity, please share and ask them to reach out.ity, please share and ask them to reach out.

Please note that due to the high level of applicants we will only be contacting shortlisted candidates regarding this role.

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