Senior Technical Services Engineer

Senior Technical Services Engineer

Location: Warton, Lancashire
Contract Type: 12-Month Contract
Working Pattern: Full-Time 37 Hours per Week Onsite
Rate: £34.89 per hour Umbrella / £25.99 per hour PAYE

The Opportunity

Morson Edge is recruiting for a Senior Technical Services Engineer to join a leading aerospace and defence programme based in Warton.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Continuing Airworthiness or Technical Services Engineer to play a pivotal role in ensuring the ongoing airworthiness, reliability, and regulatory compliance of a modern aircraft fleet. Working within a Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO), you’ll provide technical leadership across maintenance planning, engineering support, reliability programmes, regulatory compliance, and technical investigations.

You’ll collaborate closely with maintenance teams, flight operations, OEMs, and regulatory authorities to ensure the safe and efficient operation of aircraft while driving continuous improvement across engineering processes.

Key Responsibilities
Ensure the continuing airworthiness of the aircraft fleet in accordance with UK CAA regulations
Review Airworthiness Directives (ADs), Service Bulletins (SBs), and manufacturer publications for applicability and compliance
Evaluate mandatory and recommended modifications, including cost-benefit analysis
Provide technical support and guidance to Maintenance and Flight Operations teams
Investigate technical defects, conduct root cause analysis, and recommend corrective actions
Liaise with OEMs, Part 145 maintenance organisations, suppliers, and regulatory stakeholders
Support the development and optimisation of maintenance programmes and scheduled maintenance work packages
Review and close maintenance work orders, ensuring maintenance activities are accurately recorded
Monitor aircraft reliability, identify trends, and recommend improvements to maintenance practices
Produce technical reports and present reliability data to key stakeholders
Maintain accurate continuing airworthiness records and technical documentation
Support internal and external regulatory audits, ensuring compliance with Part CAMO, Part M, and Part 145 requirements
Participate in Safety Management System (SMS) activities, technical risk assessments, and incident investigations
Lead or support engineering projects focused on fleet reliability, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement
Essential Skills & Experience
Previous experience within a CAMO or Technical Services environment
Strong knowledge of UK CAA Continuing Airworthiness Regulations, including Part CAMO, Part M, and Part 145
Experience supporting continuing airworthiness activities and technical records management
Strong analytical skills with the ability to investigate technical issues and perform root cause analysis
Good understanding of aircraft maintenance planning and reliability programmes
Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to compliance and documentation
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced engineering environment
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Desirable Experience
Experience supporting Embraer 135/145 and/or Boeing 737 aircraft
Experience of maintenance planning and defect management
Knowledge of regulatory audit processes and compliance activities
Experience leading engineering projects or continuous improvement initiatives within an aviation environment
Why Apply?
Competitive hourly rates
Long-term 12-month contract
Full-time onsite role with a 37-hour working week
Opportunity to work within a highly regulated aerospace engineering environment
Technically challenging role with significant responsibility and influence
Work alongside experienced engineering professionals on a critical aviation programme
Opportunity to contribute to fleet safety, reliability, and operational excellence

If you’re an experienced Senior Technical Services Engineer, CAMO Engineer, Continuing Airworthiness Engineer, Reliability Engineer, or Aircraft Maintenance Engineer looking for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you.