Job Title: B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer
Salary: £79,735 per annum plus shift allowance (£7,725) plus sign on bonus
Location: London City Airport
We currently have a vacancy to join a British regional airline as a B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer, to be based out of London City Airport.
Established almost 20 years ago, the airline currently has a fleet of 20 aircraft and operates a network of domestic and European services serving the business and leisure markets.
The B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer (UK CAA Part 66) will join the close‑knit line maintenance team delivering precision engineering on a modern Embraer fleet within a fast‑paced environment shaped by short runways, steep approaches and high‑frequency operations.
You will gain broad exposure across scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and be part of an operation that values training, innovation and regulatory excellence.
You will be responsible for the routine servicing and defect rectification of the Embraer E190 fleet, operating in one of the most unique and challenging airport environments in Europe.
You’ll also play a key role in AOG recovery and help maintain a safe, compliant, and high‑performance operation in a fast‑paced setting where precision and teamwork are everything.
You will be able to demonstrate sound knowledge of current CAA Part 145 procedures, and be flexible in your approach to meet operational challenges at London City Airport and across the network using some of the latest technology.
Shift pattern: 5‑5‑4 with two weekends off per month guaranteed (day and night shifts or solely night shift).
Main Responsibilities
- Lead by example in setting and upholding standards of behaviour, performance, and technical excellence within the maintenance team.
- Carry out scheduled/unscheduled maintenance and defect rectification on company aircraft as allocated by the Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor or Line Maintenance Manager.
- Deputise for Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor.
- Maintain the highest airworthiness, quality, safety and performance standards and ensure all company and legal requirements relating to aircraft maintenance.
- Exercise fully the privileges of the company authorisations held.
- Support company charters and the recovery of AOG and casualty aircraft as required on the network.
- Work to the required company and Health & Safety standards.
- Carry out or arrange for the maintenance and/or repair of company tooling, equipment and vehicles.
- Complete and maintain compliance with all company training requirements required to carry out the role.
Benefits
- Basic salary of £79,735 per annum.
- Annual shift allowance of £7,725.
- Sign on bonus of £3,000.
- Overtime available at the current rate ×2 for days and nights.
- 24 days inclusive annual leave.
- Pension plan – 4% employee contribution and 6% employer contribution, with the option to increase employee contributions.
- Life assurance – 4 × annual basic salary.
- Company sick pay.
- Referral bonus scheme.
- A range of salary sacrifice schemes, including electric vehicle scheme and cycle to work scheme.
- Gym and retail discounts.
- Staff travel benefits, including unlimited basic and premium standby tickets on worldwide flights through our parent company, and up to 30 discounted airfares per year for yourself, family, and friends.
About You
- CAA Part‑66 Category B licence (Unrestricted B1, B2 or B1/B2).
- A minimum of one type rating held (Embraer E190 type rating desirable but not essential; training can be provided).
- Experience with both scheduled and unscheduled line maintenance.
- Valid full UK driving licence (or equivalent).
- Ability to hold an airport restricted zone access and an airside driving licence.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to demonstrate a flexible approach to duties.
- Ability to work on own initiative and under minimal supervision.
- A willingness to extend licence coverage and attend and pass aircraft type courses as required.
- Ability to work to all approved company documents, procedures and policies.
- To take pride, ownership and responsibility for the work completed.
- A willingness to provide support to all individuals and teams within the company.
- Ability to represent the company in a professional and respectful manner.
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