B2 Licensed Aircraft Engineer (Contract)
Location: Teesside, UK
Start Date: ASAP
Position Type: Contract
Arden White Aerospace and Aviation Recruitment are currently working with a leading UK-based MRO seeking an experienced B2 Licensed Aircraft Engineer to support ongoing base maintenance operations at their Teesside facility.
This is a contract-only requirement and offers excellent exposure to a wide range of maintenance activity on narrow-body aircraft within a high-performing engineering environment. You will work as part of a professional, safety-driven team committed to the highest standards of maintenance, compliance, and airworthiness.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as Certifying & Support Staff and exercise privileges in accordance with company authorisations.
* Carry out and certify avionic maintenance tasks in line with approved data and procedures.
* Diagnose, troubleshoot, and rectify avionic defects efficiently and accurately.
* Ensure compliance with all regulatory standards, internal processes, and safety management systems.
* Support Quality and Compliance activities, including audits and inspections where required.
* Promote and uphold a Just Culture, encouraging open reporting and continuous improvement.
* Prepare, review, and hand over work packages, ensuring documentation accurately reflects work completed.
* Maintain a safe, clean, and efficient working environment at all times.
* Participate in mandatory training to maintain certification privileges.
* Contribute to the organisation’s commitment to safety, compliance, and engineering excellence.
Role Details
* Position: B2 Licensed Aircraft Engineer
* Location: On-site, Teesside (Base Maintenance)
* Shift Pattern: 5-5-4 rotation (approx. 200+ hours per month)
* Contract Duration: ASAP – 31st March (potential short extension subject to operational requirements)
* Employment Type: Contract only
This role focuses on base maintenance within a modern hangar environment and includes certification of work performed, defect rectification, and avionic system troubleshooting under your own authorisation.
Requirements
* Current UK CAA Part 66 B2 Licence (essential)
* Type rating on Boeing 737NG and/or Airbus A320
* Proven recency and experience in base maintenance
* Valid EWIS, Human Factors (HF), and Fuel Tank Safety (FTS)
* Strong knowledge of avionic systems, troubleshooting, and fault rectification
* Ability to work accurately in accordance with approved maintenance data (AMM, SRM, IPC, etc.)
* Strong communication skills and a safety-first mindset
Reports To
Hangar Crew Chief
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