Licensed Engineer

Our client, an established organisation within the aerospace MRO sector, is seeking a Licensed Engineer to join its engineering team at the Cumbernauld base. This permanent role involves supporting line and base aircraft maintenance activities across operational and temporary working locations, with occasional overnight stays when required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support line and base aircraft maintenance activities at the Cumbernauld base and other operating locations
• Complete aircraft maintenance tasks in accordance with approved data, current regulations, industry best practice and company authorisations
• Certify completed maintenance work within the scope of relevant approvals and authorisations
• Identify, document and record aircraft defects following debriefs with operational crew members
• Supervise and provide guidance to engineering and support personnel when required
• Ensure tooling and support equipment are used, maintained and stored correctly
• Carry out aircraft handling, refuelling, role changes and cleaning activities in support of operational requirements
• Maintain a safe, clean and organised working environment while providing wider engineering and operational support

Job Requirements:

• Relevant experience as a Licensed Aircraft Engineer within an aircraft maintenance or aerospace MRO environment
• Appropriate aircraft maintenance licence and authorisations for the work being undertaken
• Strong knowledge of aircraft maintenance procedures, approved technical data and applicable aviation regulations
• Ability to diagnose, document and resolve aircraft defects accurately
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of safety, quality and regulatory compliance
• Ability to supervise and support engineering personnel effectively
• Strong attention to detail and a practical, methodical approach to problem-solving
• Flexibility to work at other bases or temporary locations, including occasional overnight stays

Working Pattern:

The role operates on a 28-day rotating shift pattern consisting of 10-hour shifts across six days on and four days off, followed by four days on and six days off. This averages 35 hours per week across the cycle. Additional hours may occasionally be required to meet operational needs and may be managed through time off in lieu or overtime arrangements.

Benefits:

• Permanent employment with an established aerospace MRO organisation
• 30 days of annual leave, with public holidays not recognised separately
• Auto-enrolment into a personal pension scheme, with enhanced employer contributions after one year of service
• Group life assurance valued at four times annual salary
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme for employees and their immediate family
• Bike to Work Scheme

If you are a Licensed Aircraft Engineer seeking a permanent opportunity in Cumbernauld, apply now to be considered for this role.