Licensed Aircraft Engineer (Senior / Certifying Role)
Salary: £36,000 per annum + benefits
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, Monday Friday (40 hours)
Overview
We are looking for an experienced Licensed Aircraft Engineer to take responsibility for supervising maintenance activity and certifying aircraft work in a fast‑paced operational environment. This position combines technical authority with team leadership and operational coordination.
Key Responsibilities
Engineering Leadership
* Oversee and coordinate aircraft maintenance tasks carried out by engineering teams
* Allocate and prioritise workloads to support operational requirements
* Act as a point of contact between maintenance operations and management teams
Certification & Technical Control
* Review and certify completed maintenance work in line with regulatory requirements
* Ensure all documentation, records, and inspections are correctly completed
* Provide technical decision‑making support for complex defects and troubleshooting
Operational Planning
* Support planning of routine inspections and unscheduled maintenance events
* Assist with resource planning including manpower, tooling, and materials
* Help manage aircraft availability and minimise downtime
Safety & Compliance
* Promote safe working practices and ensure regulatory compliance is maintained
* Lead briefings and communication sessions with engineering teams
* Support investigations and continuous improvement activities
Team Support
* Mentor and guide engineering staff in their technical development
* Encourage good engineering practice and professional standards across the team
Candidate Profile
Essential Experience
* Hold a valid aircraft maintenance licence (mechanical category)
* Several years of hands‑on experience in aircraft maintenance environments
* Previous experience in a senior, supervisory, or certifying capacity
* Background working with light aircraft or similar fixed‑wing platforms
Technical Ability
* Strong understanding of aircraft systems and maintenance procedures
* Confident in diagnosing and resolving technical issues
* Able to interpret maintenance data and technical documentation
* Experience with electronic or digital maintenance systems is beneficial
Leadership Skills
* Confident decision‑maker with a calm, structured approach
* Strong organisational ability and workload prioritisation skills
* Clear communicator across technical and operational teams
* Strong focus on safety, compliance, and quality standards
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