Job Title: B2 Engineer
Please double check you have the right level of experience and qualifications by reading the full overview of this opportunity below.
Job Type: Permanent and Contract roles available
Location: Birmingham
Security Clearance Requirements
Due to the nature of this role, full Security Clearance (SC) is required before starting on site. You must also meet BPSS requirements for an airport pass.
To be eligible, you must:
Hold, or be willing and eligible to obtain, SC
Be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship
Have lived and worked in the UK continuously for the past 5 years
Be a sole British national (UK EYES ONLY restriction applies)
Who We Are & What's on Offer
Matchtech is partnering with a leading aerospace organisation currently seeking skilled and dedicated B2 Licensed Engineers for both permanent and contract opportunities.
You'll supervise a team of experienced avionics technicians, taking the lead on inspections and ensuring all work complies with Boeing specifications and production quality standards, while working alongside the Lead Avionics Subject Matter Expert (SME) to maintain excellence across all maintenance and modification tasks.
The Role in Action
As a talented B2 Engineer, you'll champion safety and efficiency, coordinate daily tasks, and act as a key liaison for all avionics-related programme activity-regularly updating your Line Manager on progress and any emerging issues.
My key responsibilities include:
Leadership & Oversight
Supervise avionics technicians, lead by example, and provide mentorship to junior team members. Promote a safety-first, high-performance culture.
Inspection & Compliance
Perform detailed inspections in line with Boeing Aircraft Corporation specifications. Interpret technical manuals, schematics, and regulatory requirements accurately.
Project Monitoring & Reporting
Track task card hours, identify discrepancies, and analyse root causes. Escalate issues and suggest process improvements to planners, line managers, and programme stakeholders.
System Support & Troubleshooting
Support avionics system testing, validation, and troubleshooting throughout the production and modification programme.
The Essentials You'll Need
Licensing & Experience: A valid CAA/EASA Part-66 B2 Licence with Boeing 737NG type rating, hands-on experience in aircraft modifications and inspections, particularly within heavy modification programmes.
Avionics Expertise: An excellent knowledge of avionics systems and the ability to interpret and work with technical data and proficient in MS Office for reporting and documentation.
Professional Skills: A Strong interpersonal, communication, and organisational abilities, detail-focused and dependable with a collaborative mindset.
Compliance & Eligibility: Be Eligible to live and work in the UK and able to meet UK security vetting requirements.
Mandatory Part-145 Training Requirements
To be considered for this role, you must have completed the following:
Initial Human Factors; Continuation Training Human Factors
Initial SFAR phase 1&2; Continuation Training SFAR phase 1&2
Initial EWIS group 1&2 (including EWIS group 1 Module G; Continuation Training EWIS group 1&2
ETOPS, RVSM and a Fuel Tank Safety Certificate
This could be your lift-off moment.
If you're an experienced B2 Licensed Engineer with the skills and qualifications we're after, we want to hear from you. Apply now to join our dynamic, talented team based in Birmingham.