Licensed Aircraft Engineer

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