A Licensed Engineer

Company: DCS Engineering
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Location: Bournemouth
Job Description:

A Licensed Line Engineer

Location: Bournemouth

Salary: £46,163 per annum + £4,000 shift allowance

Vacancy Type: Permanent

Shift:

Early shift Monday to Friday 06:30 to 14:00

Late shift Monday to Thursday 13:00 to 22:30 Friday 13:00 to 21:15

About the Role

Are you an experienced and driven A Licensed Aircraft Engineer looking for a new challenge? We are recruiting for a skilled individual to assist in ensuring the safe and efficient maintenance of aircraft, providing high-quality operational support across various locations, both in the UK and abroad. As part of a growing, innovative team, you’ll be at the heart of a mission-critical environment.

We believe in offering a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package, including up to 12% matching pension contributions, bonus incentives, discounted PMI, electric car scheme, tech vouchers, wellbeing programmes, and much more.

Key Responsibilities

  • Safety First: Uphold safety standards and operate in line with SHE Technical Standards, ensuring safe systems of work are applied to all tasks.
  • Maintenance Oversight: Supervise and ensure the maintenance, certification, and documentation of aircraft maintenance is completed accurately and on time.
  • Team Leadership: Support and guide operations, assist in prioritising tasks, and contribute to team development and efficiency.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Maintain strict adherence to aircraft maintenance regulations, ensuring all work complies with internal and external standards.
  • Global Operations: Be willing to work both at the main base and at detached locations globally, ensuring optimal maintenance performance wherever needed.
  • Continuous Improvement: Contribute to improving processes and procedures, ensuring the highest operational standards are maintained.

Special Conditions

  • Flexibility is key, with the ability to work additional hours and travel to various locations, including overseas detachment assignments.
  • A strong commitment to safety, quality, and regulatory compliance is essential.
  • The ability to operate in a high-pressure environment while maintaining a culture of “Just Culture” around safety and reporting occurrences.

Personal Skills & Abilities

  • Strong teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to influence and support your team.
  • Self-motivated, confident, and assertive in all tasks.
  • Proven track record within aircraft maintenance, with at least 5 years of experience.
  • Ability to meet deadlines and deliver on commitments within a structured environment.
  • Flexibility and a willingness to adapt to evolving operational demands.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Unrestricted CAA Part 66 A Licence with relevant company authorisations.
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in an aircraft maintenance environment (line, base, or workshop).
  • Comprehensive knowledge of regulatory requirements related to aircraft maintenance.
  • Experience working within a continuous improvement project is preferred.
  • Must be medically fit to perform engineering duties, including detachment work.

Why Join Us?

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, valuing the perspectives and contributions of all team members. We welcome applications from veterans and spouses/partners of military personnel and provide reasonable adjustments during the interview process as needed.

How to Apply

If you meet the requirements and are looking to join a dynamic team, apply today for this exciting opportunity to be part of a mission-critical operation.

Max Carr from DCS will be in touch.

Posted: April 26th, 2026