B1 Aircraft Engineer
Posted 2 days ago by Ember Grey
Negotiable
Undetermined
Onsite
Stockton-On-Tees, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer role involves supporting maintenance operations at a leading aviation services provider in Teesside, UK. The engineer will oversee aircraft maintenance activities, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards while working within an experienced team. Key responsibilities include performing maintenance tasks, supervising teams, and promoting a safety culture. Candidates must hold a CAA 737NG/MAX type rating and possess relevant qualifications and experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform and certify base maintenance activities in accordance with approved maintenance data, regulatory requirements, and company procedures.
- Supervise and allocate tasks to maintenance teams to ensure timely completion of aircraft checks.
- Review work packages, identify and correct discrepancies, and ensure maintenance records are accurate and complete.
- Promote a proactive safety culture by reporting occurrences, identifying hazards, and contributing to continuous improvement.
- Participate in training and aircraft type courses to maintain up-to-date technical proficiency.
Key Skills:
- UK CAA Part-66 B1 or B2 License (essential).
- Current type rating on Boeing 737NG and/or Airbus A320 CEO (preferred).
- Supervisory experience in base maintenance environments.
- Valid Human Factors, EWIS, and SFAR88 training.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Stockton-On-Tees
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
About the Job
We’re seeking a B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer to support maintenance operations at a leading aviation services provider in Teesside, UK. This role plays a key part in ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant delivery of base maintenance activities across commercial aircraft types. Working as part of an experienced engineering team, you’ll oversee aircraft maintenance from inspection through to release, maintaining the highest standards of airworthiness, documentation accuracy, and safety compliance. MUST HAVE CAA 737NG/MAX TYPE RATING
Responsibilities
- Aircraft Maintenance & Certification: Perform and certify base maintenance activities in accordance with approved maintenance data, regulatory requirements, and company procedures. Exercise certifying privileges as authorised under CAA Part-66 and company approvals. Ensure maintenance tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and to an exceptional standard.
- Supervision & Coordination: Supervise and allocate tasks to maintenance teams to ensure timely completion of aircraft checks. Review work packages, identify and correct discrepancies, and ensure maintenance records are accurate and complete. Collaborate with Quality, Safety, and Compliance teams to uphold organisational standards and regulatory expectations.
- Safety & Compliance: Promote a proactive safety culture by reporting occurrences, identifying hazards, and contributing to continuous improvement. Maintain awareness of Human Factors principles and ensure adherence to EASA/CAA regulations. Support internal audits and assist in implementing corrective actions when required.
- Continuous Improvement: Participate in training and aircraft type courses to maintain up-to-date technical proficiency. Recommend improvements to maintenance processes, tooling, and work practices. Contribute to maintaining an efficient and compliant working environment.
Qualifications
- UK CAA Part-66 B1 or B2 License (essential).
- Current type rating on Boeing 737NG and/or Airbus A320 CEO (preferred).
- Supervisory experience in base maintenance environments.
- Valid Human Factors, EWIS, and SFAR88 training.
- Sound understanding of CAMO principles and maintenance data systems.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Right to work in the United Kingdom.
Work Environment
Based on-site at Teesside facility with occasional travel as required. Combination of hangar and office-based work, adhering strictly to safety and PPE standards. Collaborative, safety-driven environment with opportunities for professional growth and type expansion.
Benefits
Competitive salary and overtime structure. Comprehensive training and type course support. Company pension scheme. Employee assistance and wellbeing programs. Opportunities for progression within a growing maintenance organisation.