Company: Core Group
Location: Chichester
Job Description:
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
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Posted: May 2nd, 2026