Please note this is a shift based role attracting a shift allowance of 5460
Are you an experienced B1 Licensed Engineer looking to take the next step in your career? We are seeking a Senior Licensed Engineer (B1) to play a key leadership role within our Base Maintenance operation, supporting the safe, efficient and compliant delivery of aircraft maintenance activities.
Reporting to the Shift Manager, you will be responsible for the supervision, certification and delivery of aircraft maintenance tasks, ensuring they are completed in line with regulatory, quality and contractual requirements. You will lead and support teams of Engineers and Technicians, acting as a technical and people leader on shift while maintaining the highest standards of safety and compliance.
Why AirTanker?
AirTanker is a vital part of the UK’s defence capability, delivering air‑to‑air refuelling and air transport services to the RAF and MOD. We operate at the intersection of military precision and commercial innovation. As a Senior Licensed Engineer B1, you will be pivotal in leading and delivering base maintenance activities in a safe, compliant and efficient manner. By supervising engineers and technicians, certifying maintenance and driving technical solutions, you will ensure on‑time delivery and continued fleet airworthiness.
What's in it for you?
- Operational Impact: Play a hands‑on role in delivering base maintenance activity, seeing your technical decisions and certifications directly influence aircraft availability, safety and on‑time operational performance.
- Technical Authority: Operate as a recognised certifying and supervisory authority, applying your licence, type knowledge and expertise to complex maintenance, defect resolution and structural work.
- Leadership & Development: Take a senior position on shift, supervising engineers and technicians while deputising for the Shift Manager, offering strong leadership exposure and future progression opportunities.
- Professional Visibility: Work closely with Technical Services, Planning and Quality teams, positioning yourself as a key technical and operational point of contact across the maintenance organisation.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Including private medical insurance, bonus scheme, EV scheme, contributory pension, and more.
- Adventure & Belonging: Battlefield tours, adventure training, and family fun days.
What you'll be doing
- Supervise Certifying Engineers and Technicians, ensuring safe, compliant and effective working practices
- Certify maintenance and servicing tasks in line with your scope of authorisation
- Take ownership of technical documentation and aircraft certification accuracy
- Act as the first point of contact for safety, technical and disciplinary matters on shift
- Lead discussions with Technical Services and Planning Engineers to resolve issues and meet schedulesSupport induction, development, mentoring and wellbeing of team members
- Deputise for the Shift Manager as required, including at deployed locations
What you'll bring
- CAA B1, with C Licence, A330 Type Rating and company authorisation
- Proven experience certifying aircraft in a base maintenance facility
- Strong understanding of zonal working structures and resource supervision
- Experience leading teams, mentoring others and driving performance
- Ability to manage technical data, documentation and man‑hour recording
- Experience with structural repair, modification activities and AOG recovery
- Confident communicator with internal and external stakeholders
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