Aviation & Aerospace

B1 & B2 Licensed Aircraft Engineers

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St Athan
Full Time
Permanent
Competitive
Date added:
16 September 2026

Arden White Aerospace Recruitment are currently working with a leading aviation maintenance organisation that is looking to recruit experienced B1 and B2 Licensed Aircraft Engineers to join their established Base Maintenance operation in St Athan, South Wales.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy aircraft maintenance environment, taking responsibility for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance while leading and supporting Technicians and Mechanics throughout Base Maintenance checks.

The Role

As a B1 or B2 Licensed Aircraft Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering maintenance activities safely, efficiently and in accordance with Part 145 requirements, company procedures and customer requirements.

You will supervise, mentor and delegate resources while maintaining the highest standards of engineering, safety and quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out aircraft maintenance and inspections in accordance with approved procedures
• Lead Technicians and Mechanics throughout Base Maintenance checks
• Carry out defect investigation and rectification
• Support aircraft repair, overhaul and modification activities
• Troubleshoot aircraft systems and resolve technical defects
• Ensure maintenance documentation and task cards are completed accurately and on time
• Ensure correct timings and bookings are recorded against maintenance tasks
• Keep Production Planning and Management informed of maintenance requirements and potential issues
• Ensure aircraft components are correctly stored, labelled and controlled
• Maintain high engineering and housekeeping standards throughout the hangar
• Maintain effective FOD prevention practices
• Supervise, mentor and support engineering personnel
• Identify opportunities to improve maintenance practices and operational efficiency
• Ensure compliance with Part 145 requirements, company procedures and Health & Safety standards

Location & Package

Location: St Athan, South Wales
Salary: £72,077 + £14,000 Shift Premium
Total Package: £86,077 per annum
Employment: Permanent
Environment: Base Maintenance

Experience Required

• Minimum 5 years of aircraft maintenance experience
• Minimum 3 years of Base Maintenance experience
• Ability to use recognised aircraft maintenance documentation
• Broad knowledge of aircraft systems
• Experience with rigging, component replacement and modification embodiment
• Good structural assessment and repair knowledge
• Strong defect investigation and rectification capability
• In depth knowledge of aircraft systems
• Ability to lead and supervise Technicians and Mechanics

Licence & Type Requirements

Candidates must hold an appropriate B1 or B2 Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Licence.

Licence requirements include:

• UK CAA AML
• EASA AML issued before 31 December 2020
• UK CAA AML and EASA AML where the EASA licence was issued after 31 December 2020

Preference will be given to candidates with recent experience and type ratings on:

• Boeing 737 CL
• Boeing 737 NG
• Boeing 737 MAX

Candidates without the required Boeing 737 type ratings may also be considered for company funded type rating training.

Successful candidates must be available and willing to complete aircraft type training where required.

Shift Patterns

Several seasonal shift patterns are available:

Seasonal Shift 1:
Monday to Thursday, 07:00 to 18:15
Friday, 07:00 to 14:30

Seasonal Shift 2:
5 on / 4 off, 5 on / 4 off, 5 on / 5 off
07:00 to 18:15

Seasonal Shift 3:
7 on / 7 off
07:00 to 18:15

Why Apply?

• £86,077 total annual package
• Multiple seasonal shift options
• Permanent Base Maintenance opportunity
• Boeing 737 CL, NG and MAX environment
• Company funded type training available for suitable candidates
• Opportunity to lead and mentor within an established engineering operation

If you are a B1 or B2 Licensed Aircraft Engineer looking for your next permanent Base Maintenance opportunity, we would be keen to hear from you.

Apply Today: Our client is urgently looking to fill these positions, so they won’t be vacant for long!

Arden White takes pride in the quality of service we offer our clients and candidates alike. Due to the high volume of applications, please assume that if you have not been contacted within 14 days, your application has been unsuccessful for this position. However, we will keep your details on file and contact you for future opportunities.

Arden White is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to these vacancies.

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