A role built for Ex‑RAF Engineers who still want to serve — with the flexibility of civilian life.
If you’re an ex‑RAF aircraft engineer who misses the mission, the camaraderie, and the sense of purpose—but not the full‑time military lifestyle—this is your opportunity to have both.
AirTanker is looking for skilled B1 Licensed Engineers with at least one type rating to join us a Sponsored Reservist, supporting the Voyager fleet when operationally required, and returning to your civilian engineering role when not deployed.
And because we value your RAF experience, we’ll fully fund your A330 Type Rating, offering you a significant career upgrade in both the military and civilian engineering environments.
This isn’t the Reserves model many engineers already know.
* No weekly drill nights
* No weekend commitments
* No full-time mobilisation cycles
Instead, you deploy only when Voyager missions require engineering support—aligning perfectly with your skills and experience.
Alongside your AirTanker base salary, as an SR you’ll also receive:
* Shift Pay: £8,190
* Call-Out Gratuity: £724.13 (paid quarterly)
* SR Bounty: £3,618.28 (paid at attestation and every 6 months)
* Duty Pay: £3.61 per hour
* Potential Earnings: Up to £98,831 (based on 90 days deployed)
What’s in it for you?
* Operational Variety: From line maintenance at the Main Operating Base to rapid AOG tasks and global support missions.
* A330 Type Rating – Fully Funded: A rare, career‑elevating qualification at no cost to you.
* Purpose & Pride: Directly contribute to missions that matter.
* Comprehensive Benefits Package: Private medical insurance, bonus scheme, EV scheme, and contributory pension.
* Belonging & Community: Adventure training, battlefield tours, family events, and the unique bond of a hybrid military‑civilian team.
What you’ll be doing
* Undertake maintenance activities inclusive of scheduled and un‑scheduled Aircraft Maintenance in accordance with the required regulatory and company requirements.
* Certify all servicing and maintenance tasks in accordance with their scope of approval and under the authority of the company Quality Manager.
* Ensure that all technical staff working under their supervision perform their duties in a safe and correct manner and in accordance with the relevant documentation.
* Assume direct control of documentation for aircraft under their control and ensuring that all required certification entries are promptly and correctly recorded.
* Be available at short notice to perform AOG recovery of aircraft from deployed operations.
* Liaise and discuss technical issues and forthcoming scheduled inputs with Maintrol.
* Ensure H&S requirements are met and adhered to under all circumstances.
* Encouragement of the staff and open reporting in a just culture.
* Motivation and leadership capability for building the corporate safety culture.
What you’ll bring
* A UKCAA B1.1 license with at least one type rating.
* Proven ability to manage and lead personnel.
* An understanding of the demands of working within a line maintenance environment.
* Experience of taking complete ownership to drive delivery of objectives within timescales.
* Comprehensive working knowledge of Airnav & envision.
* Experience in liaising and communicating with internal/external agencies including military.
* Good understanding of leading personnel development and mentoring.
* Experience of organising and leading short notice AOG recoveries from deployed locations.
* Previous history of military is desired to hold position of Sponsored Reservist.
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