B2 Licensed Engineer – Base Maintenance – J1527

Location: Prestwick Airport

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Salary: £75,190 basic, £3,000 shift, up to £6,000 approval pay

Shift Pattern: The role is full-time, permanent, working a 5,5,4 shift rotation — 07:00 to 19:00 shifts

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

The Opportunity:

Argo Aviation International is currently supporting our client, a respected provider of aircraft maintenance services, in the recruitment of a B2 Licensed Engineer to join their Base Maintenance team in Prestwick, Scotland.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and motivated B2 Engineer with hands-on certification expertise and leadership capability to join a progressive and safety-focused operation.

Responsibilities:

• Carry out certification of avionics maintenance activities within scope of authorisation and regulatory approvals
• Supervise and support maintenance staff allocated to the aircraft or zone of responsibility
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, safety, and procedural standards during maintenance inputs
• Identify and escalate any issues that may affect aircraft turnaround or delivery
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to effective shift handovers
• Liaise with Planning and Supply Chain to ensure timely availability of parts and materials
• Update production boards and records to reflect aircraft status and progress
• Uphold Health & Safety standards and contribute to a clean, audit-ready work environment
• Raise safety and occurrence reports in line with reporting procedures
• Perform any additional duties as reasonably requested by management

Requirements:

Essential:

• UK CAA or EASA Part-66 B2 Licence, with relevant and current aircraft type ratings
• Valid recency on at least one of the following types: A320 / A330 / B737 / B787
• Minimum of 5 years’ hands-on certification experience in a base maintenance environment
• Recognised aircraft maintenance apprenticeship or equivalent qualification
• Previous team supervision experience within a maintenance environment
• Knowledge of MOE, MEL, SRM and associated regulatory documentation
• Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and aircraft maintenance systems

Additional Information:

• The position is based at Prestwick Airport, with flexibility dependent on operational needs
•  Visa Sponsorship scheme is available, if required

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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