Licensed Aircraft Engineer

Licensed Aircraft Engineer (B1)

Boscombe Down, Salisbury, Wiltshire
£46,906.01 + Excellent Benefits
Permanent | Full Time (40 Hours)

Help keep aircraft mission-ready while advancing your engineering career.

We’re recruiting an experienced Licensed Aircraft Engineer to join a highly skilled aviation engineering team based at MOD Boscombe Down. Working in a dynamic military aviation environment, you’ll play a key role in delivering safe, compliant and serviceable aircraft that support critical defence operations.

If you’re looking for a role that combines hands-on engineering, technical leadership and the opportunity to work on a diverse fleet, we’d love to hear from you.

The Role

As a Licensed Aircraft Engineer, you will work alongside mechanical and avionic specialists to ensure aircraft are maintained to the highest engineering and safety standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Carrying out line and depth maintenance on aircraft.
• Certifying aircraft for Release to Service in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Providing technical guidance and support to technicians and inspectors.
• Working closely with engineering teams and customer representatives to resolve technical issues.
• Completing all maintenance documentation accurately and ensuring compliance with engineering procedures.
• Promoting a strong safety culture and maintaining exceptional quality standards.

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• EASA Part 66 B1 Licence.
• Experience within a civil or military aviation maintenance environment.
• Supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Strong technical problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of composite materials and MOD engineering procedures.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable:

• Type Rating on Grob 115E aircraft.
• Experience with Lycoming 360 engines.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary of £46,906.01
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Matched pension contribution scheme with life assurance
• Payment of professional membership fees
• Digital GP service, annual health checks and wellbeing support
• Employee discounts and shopping savings portal
• Holiday purchase and sell scheme
• Paid volunteering day each year
• Additional paid leave for Reservists

Apply today to take the next step in your aviation engineering career.