B2 Licensed Aircraft Engineer North of Heathrow, Greater London | Permanent Salary: £71,400 + £5,000 Shift Allowance + Outstanding Benefits Package Shift Pattern: 7 Days On / 7 Days Off | 40 Hours Per Week | 12-Hour Shifts (Mix of Earlies & Lates) | Overtime Available B2 Licensed Aircraft Engineer – Defence Aviation Sector Our client, a leading provider of specialist aviation and defence training services, is seeking an experienced B2 Licensed Aircraft Engineer to join their engineering team based north of Heathrow Airport . This is an exceptional opportunity for a skilled B2 LAE to join a highly regarded aviation organisation operating within a safety-critical environment, supporting a specialist aircraft fleet that delivers advanced training and operational readiness services to defence customers across the UK and NATO allied nations. Working within a Part-145 approved maintenance organisation, you will play a vital role in maintaining aircraft availability, ensuring regulatory compliance and supporting operational excellence across the engineering function. Additional £5,000 shift allowance ~7 on / 7 off shift pattern offering excellent work-life balance ~ Overtime opportunities available ~ Annual bonus scheme ~ Up to 12% matched pension contributions ~ Private medical insurance discounts ~ Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme ~ Technology voucher programme ~ Wellbeing and employee assistance programmes ~ Long-term career development opportunities ~ Reporting to the Shift Supervisor and Chief Engineer, the B2 Licensed Aircraft Engineer will be responsible for supporting the safe, compliant and efficient delivery of aircraft maintenance activities. The successful candidate will provide technical expertise, certification privileges and engineering leadership while supporting the development of colleagues and maintaining the highest standards of safety and regulatory compliance. Aircraft Maintenance & Certification Certify all B2 maintenance activities carried out during shift operations Conduct scheduled base maintenance inspections and aircraft checks Support daily flightline operations and aircraft servicing requirements Diagnose and rectify aircraft defects in accordance with approved procedures Support aircraft operating away from base locations when required Undertake aircraft ground movements as delegated by the Shift Supervisor Safety, Quality & Compliance Promote a strong safety-first culture across all engineering activities Approved maintenance manuals Quality and regulatory requirements Maintain excellent housekeeping standards within all work areas Provide technical guidance and mentoring to engineering personnel Assist with daily planning, prioritisation and task allocation Support the Shift Supervisor in the management of engineering activities Deputise for the Shift Supervisor when required Minimum 3 years' experience operating at Licensed Aircraft Engineer level Strong working knowledge of aircraft maintenance regulations and compliance requirements Eligible to obtain or hold UK Security Clearance (SC) Medically fit to undertake engineering duties and detached working requirements Previous experience within base maintenance and workshop environments Project planning or task management experience Work additional hours when required Travel to support aircraft operating away from home base Our client is a recognised leader in delivering specialist aviation support services, including adversary air training, electronic warfare support and rotary-wing aviation solutions. Operating across the UK, Europe and NATO nations, they provide mission-critical training that helps defence organisations maintain operational readiness and capability. Their people are at the heart of their success, and they are committed to investing in talent, recognising achievement and creating rewarding long-term careers. If you are an experienced B2 Licensed Aircraft Engineer looking to join a highly respected aviation organisation offering excellent remuneration, career stability and a unique operational environment, we would be delighted to speak with you.
