B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 20 April 2026
LOCATION
London
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£92,000 / year
CATEGORY
Aerospace and Aviation
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SKILLS

CAA Part-66 Category B licence Embraer E190 Type rating Line Maintenance Defect Rectification Part 145 procedures Airworthiness Standards

FULL DESCRIPTION

B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer

Salary: £79,735 per annum plus shift allowance (£7,725) plus sign on bonus Location: London City Airport

We currently have a vacancy to join a British, regional airline as a B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer, to be based out of London City airport.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Lead by example in setting and upholding standards of behaviour, performance, and technical excellence within the maintenance team.
  • Carry out scheduled/ unscheduled maintenance and defect rectification on Company aircraft as allocated by the Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor or Line Maintenance Manager
  • Deputise for Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor.
  • Maintain the highest airworthiness, quality, safety and performance standards and ensure all company and legal requirements belonging to aircraft maintenance.
  • Exercise fully the privileges of the company authorisations held.
  • Support company charters and the recovery of AOG and casualty aircraft as required on network.
  • Work to the required Company and Health & Safety standards
  • Carry out or arrange for the maintenance and/or repair of Company tooling, equipment and vehicles
  • Complete and maintain compliance with all Company training requirements required to carry out the role

Benefits Include:

  • Basic salary of £79,735 per annum
  • Annual shift allowance of £7,725
  • Sign on bonus of £3,000
  • Overtime available at current rate x 2 for days and nights
  • 24 days inclusive annual leave
  • Referral bonus scheme
  • A range of salary sacrifice schemes including electric vehicle scheme and cycle to work scheme
  • Gym and retail discounts
  • Staff travel benefits including unlimited basic and premium standby tickets on worldwide flights through our parent company. You will also receive up to 30 discounted airfares per year for yourself, family and friends

About You:

  • CAA Part-66 Category B licence -Unrestricted B1, B2 or B1/B2
  • A minimum of 1 type rating held (Embraer E190 Type rating desirable but not essential- training can be provided)
  • Experience with both scheduled and unscheduled line maintenance
  • Valid full UK driving licence (or equivalent)
  • Ability to hold an airport restricted zone access
  • Ability to hold an airside driving licence
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to demonstrate a flexible approach to duties
  • Ability to work on own initiative and under minimal supervision
  • A willingness to extend licence coverage and attend and pass aircraft type courses as required
  • Ability to work to all approved Company documents, Procedures and Policies
  • To take pride, ownership and responsibility for work completed
  • A willingness to provide support to all individuals and teams within the company
  • Ability to represent the Company in a professional and respectful manner

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