B2 Licensed Aircraft Engineer (LAE)
Location: Bournemouth, UK
Job Type: Permanent
Competitive salary based experience
We are a specialist recruitment agency partnering with a leading organisation in the defence and aviation sector to recruit a B2 Licensed Aircraft Engineer. This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly skilled team delivering advanced aviation support services across the UK and internationally.
About The Role
As a B2 Licensed Aircraft Engineer (LAE), you will play a key role in supporting aircraft operations and maintenance activities, ensuring the highest standards of safety, compliance, and performance. Reporting to senior engineering leadership, you will contribute to both base and deployed operations, helping to meet contractual and operational objectives.
You will also support team development, contribute to engineering decision‑making, and promote a strong safety‑first and continuous improvement culture.
Key Responsibilities
* Ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance across all maintenance activities.
* Certify aircraft maintenance and oversee ground movements where required.
* Support operations at main base and deployed locations (UK and overseas).
* Maintain accurate and timely aircraft and maintenance documentation.
* Coordinate engineering tasks to meet operational targets and budgets.
* Deputise for senior engineering staff when required.
* Promote Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) and security standards.
* Drive continuous improvement and uphold organisational values.
Essential Qualifications & Experience
* Unrestricted UK CAA Part 66 B2 Licence.
* Strong understanding of aviation regulatory frameworks and compliance.
* Proven experience supervising and motivating engineering teams.
* Ability to work shifts and travel for operational deployments.
* Eligible for UK Security Clearance and ITAR compliance.
Skills & Attributes
* Strong leadership and communication skills.
* Customer-focused with a proactive, safety‑first mindset.
* Ability to perform under pressure and meet deadlines.
* Team‑oriented with a commitment to continuous improvement.
* Confident, self‑motivated, and assertive.
Special Conditions
* Aircraft maintenance is highly regulated; strict adherence to safety and compliance is essential.
* Flexibility to work additional hours and travel as required.
* Commitment to a “Just Culture” and proactive safety reporting.
Benefits
* Competitive salary with bonus incentives.
* Up to 12% employer pension contribution.
* Private medical insurance (discounted).
* Electric car scheme and tech vouchers.
* Wellbeing programmes and additional lifestyle benefits.
* Ongoing professional development and licence progression opportunities.
* Opportunity to work on unique and specialised aviation platforms.
Diversity & Inclusion
Our client is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. They are proud to support the Armed Forces community and offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process where required.
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