Military Pathway to B1 License – 2027 Intake
Bombardier’s Business Aircraft London Service Centre in Biggin Hill is part of an award‑winning network and is the flagship of Bombardier’s European operation. This Base and Line Maintenance Centre is the fastest‑growing Service Centre in Europe and the largest Business Aircraft OEM in the UK. The facility has the capabilities to perform an array of maintenance checks, modifications and upgrades all from this site. Only 14 miles from London, Bombardier’s Biggin Hill Service Centre is ideally located to support operators in the UK region and beyond.
Posting Start Date: 4/30/26 • Requisition ID: 13121 • Primary Location: Biggin Hill Service Center • Organization: Bombardier Services (UK)
As part of the program, you will:
- Complete a 6‑month instructor‑led UK CAA Part 66 Category B1 modular training course in 2027 whilst permanently employed as an Aircraft Mechanic.
- Complete a period of civil aviation practical experience whilst operating as an experienced unlicensed mechanic enabling you to complete your CAA CAP 741 Aircraft Maintenance Engineers log book.
- After successful completion of the modular training course and the required period of practical experience, you will be able to apply for your basic CAA Part‑66 category B1 licence and progress to Licensed Aircraft Engineer.
In your role, you will:
- Adhere to Bombardier’s Maintenance Organization Procedures, MOE, and applicable work instructions.
- Comply with Environmental / Health / Safety policies and procedures. Participate in 5‑S activities and perform all work safely and timely.
- Perform and document work according to approved maintenance data such as aircraft maintenance manuals.
- Identify defective aircraft components with the Material Return Form.
- Order parts in SAP.
- Carry out maintenance tasks to the standard specified in the Maintenance Data under supervision of Certifying/Support Staff, and notify supervisors of defects or mistakes requiring rectification to re‑establish required maintenance standards.
- Report discrepancies.
- Properly process removed, uninstalled and rejected parts.
- Correct defects under supervision of Certifying/Support Staff.
- Report maintenance errors.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
As our ideal candidate,
- You are ex‑Military or are in the process of leaving the military.
- You have a minimum of 7 years aircraft maintenance experience.
- You are up to date with basic knowledge requirements of Appendix I to Part‑66.
- You have basic knowledge of Part‑145.
- You have knowledge on EWIS and CDCCL when relevant.
- You have knowledge of, and practice in, human factors, human performance, and limitations.
- You can interpret and work with engineering drawings.
- You can communicate effectively in both written and verbal form on individual task status.
- You can use standard tools, special tools and operate ground support equipment.
- You can work in accordance with the maintenance data and notify the responsible function of defects or mistakes requiring rectification to re‑establish required maintenance standards.
- You can identify and rectify existing and potential unsafe conditions.
- You have experience understanding critical tasks.
- You have basic PC skills.
Bombardier is an equal opportunity employer and encourages persons of any race, religion, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, immigration status, disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics to apply.
