Licensed Aircraft Engineer

Company: VHR Global Technical Recruitment
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Job Description:

B1 or B1/B2 Licensed Engineers – UK & Ireland

Location: Gatwick, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Glasgow, Belfast, Prestwick, Dublin

Job Type: Permanent

Sector: Line Maintenance

Our client is a leading line maintenance provider across the UK and Ireland. Due to continued growth and increased customer demand, they are looking for experienced B1 or B1/B2 Licensed Engineers to join their teams at multiple outstation locations.

Aircraft Types

  • B777
  • B787
  • A330
  • A350
  • A320
  • B737
  • Type of courses provided

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out transit, daily and turnaround checks
  • Perform minor defect rectification in a line maintenance environment
  • Ensure all technical documentation is completed accurately
  • Work independently and manage workload effectively
  • Maintain high customer service standards
  • Support operational performance and aircraft dispatch reliability

Requirements

  • UK roles: UK CAA B1 or B1/B2 Licence
  • Ireland roles: EASA B1 or B1/B2 Licence
  • Minimum of 1 aircraft type endorsement with CRS approval (UK) or type listed on licence (Ireland)
  • Previous line maintenance experience preferred
  • Strong communication and customer-facing skills
  • Right to live and work in the UK or Ireland

Salary & Benefits

  • £78,000 basic salary
  • £6,000 shift allowance
  • £500 payment per aircraft type endorsement (up to 4 types)
  • Up to £86,000 package for B1 Engineers
  • Up to £88,500 package for B1/B2 Engineers
  • Pension contribution
  • Increasing holiday entitlement with length of service
  • Ongoing training and career development opportunities

Posted: June 2nd, 2026