B1 Licensed Engineer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 20 April 2026
LOCATION
East Midlands Airport
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Aerospace and Aviation
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

B1 License B737 B777 A320 Troubleshooting Aircraft Maintenance CAA Part 66 GE90 Engines

FULL DESCRIPTION

B1 Licensed Engineer

We are looking for a permanent B1 LAE to join our growing team at East Midlands airport.This role presents a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic, fast paced business.

Job Title: B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer

Salary: Competitive basic salary + shift allowance + approval pay

Location: East Midlands Airport

We are looking for a permanent B1 LAE to join our growing team at East Midlands airport.This role presents a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic, fast paced business.

Established 20 years ago, [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] combines Engineering Services (Line Maintenance and Aircraft Tool Hire) and Recruitment Solutions. Our talented Engineering Services division is based at both London Stansted Airport and East Midlands Airport.

The line maintenance services at both airports includes routine and non- routine maintenance on various aircraft.

This is a full time position, working a 5/5/4 shift pattern.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Shall be licensed and approved to certify work on customer’s aircraft, engines, equipment and systems. B737, B777, B747, A320 (combination not all required)
  • Inspect and sign for work as directed by the Line Maintenance Manager or Deputy Line Maintenance Manager in accordance with personal Authorisation Certificate granted by the Quality Manager.
  • Through the Deputy Line Maintenance Manager, provide a Quality and Safety Control function to always ensure a high standard.
  • Fly on customer’s aircraft from time to time in the capacity of Flight mechanic.
  • Troubleshoot complex defects and deal with recurring and deferred defects in an expeditious manner.
  • Give assistance to the Deputy Line Maintenance Manager/ Station Manager as required.
  • Accept parts into stores in accordance with the approval Document issued by the Quality Manager
  • Perform such other duties as may be required from time to time.

Benefits:

  • Competitive basic salary
  • Annual shift allowance
  • Approval Pay for
  • Each aircraft type CRS restricted
  • Each aircraft type CRS unrestricted
  • Additional “B” rating restricted
  • Additional “B” rating unrestricted
  • A&P Licence
  • Guaranteed retention bonus paid quarterly (March/ June/ September and December)
  • 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Generous company pension scheme (5% employer/ 5% employee)
  • Private Healthcare
  • Life Insurance (4x annual salary)

About You:

  • UK CAA Part 66 B1 License
  • Type rated on
  • B747 with PW4000 Engine and/ or CF6 Engine
  • and B777 with GE90 Engines
  • Right to Work in the UK
  • Recency preferable but not essential

Apply:

Please email a copy of your CV to [contact hidden].

Please note that we can only consider applications from individuals who have the Right to Work in the UK and do not require sponsorship.

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