Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
Are you ready to take ownership of the continuing airworthiness of a fleet of civilian aircraft? Influence operational safety, compliance, and technical standards. Develop your career while ensuring aviation excellence.
Salary: £50k per annum
Location: Bournemouth
Working: On-site (5 days per week)
Clearance: SC eligible
What you will need
Extensive experience in continuing airworthiness management (civil or military aircraft).
Expert knowledge of EASA, UK CAA, UK MAA, and FAA regulations.
EASA/CAA Part 66 B1/B2 Licence, Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering Degree, or equivalent experience.
Ability to obtain and maintain SC-level security clearance.
Strong leadership, mentoring, and communication skills.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure the fleet remains compliant with all applicable aviation regulations and international standards.
Manage aircraft maintenance programmes, defect rectification, modifications, and technical assessments.
Implement Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins, and Technical Orders.
Maintain accurate regulatory records and support safety management systems.
Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure operational excellence.
Deliver airworthiness tasks efficiently, on time, and within budget.
Your experience
Proven civil or military continuing airworthiness management background.
Knowledge of BCAR A8-21, A8-23 & A8-25 (advantageous).
Understanding of safety management systems and ISO standards.
Change management experience (advantageous).
Highly organised, resilient, and able to meet tight deadlines.
Proficient in MS Office, with excellent business acumen.
Benefits
12% matching pension contributions.
Bonus incentives and discounted private medical insurance.
Electric car scheme and wellbeing programmes.
Key Words: Airworthiness, EASA, UK CAA, SC Clearance, Civil Aircraft, Continuing Airworthiness, Safety Management Systems, ISO Standards, Aircraft Modifications, Maintenance Programmes
Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to a number of high technology industries. We thank you for your interest in this vacancy. If you don't hear from us within seven working days please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You may resubmit your CV or details in the future and we shall assess your suitability at that time.
Due to the nature of work at our client's site, these vacancies are only open to British Citizens who hold SC clearance or can obtain it.
This is a permanent role