At a Glance
- Tasks: Perform and certify maintenance on A400M aircraft, ensuring safety and compliance.
- Company: Join Morson Edge at RAF Brize Norton, a key military aviation hub.
- Benefits: Earn £60 per hour with potential for contract extension and structured shifts.
- Other info: Opportunity to mentor and lead in a dynamic, safety-focused environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a vital military programme and work with experienced engineers.
- Qualifications: B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer with hands-on maintenance experience.
The predicted salary is between 60 - 60 £ per hour.
RAF Brize Norton
£60 per Hour
6-Month Contract
5x5x4 Shift Pattern 07:00 – 19:00
Security Clearance Eligibility Required
Join One of the UK's Most Important Military Aviation Programmes
Morson Edge is recruiting experienced B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineers to support A400M maintenance and certification activities at RAF Brize Norton. As the home of the RAF's strategic air transport fleet, RAF Brize Norton plays a critical role in supporting global military operations. This opportunity offers the chance to work on the Airbus A400M Atlas within a highly skilled military aviation environment, supporting aircraft availability across one of the UK's most operational fleets.
Working alongside experienced engineers and maintenance teams, you'll combine hands-on maintenance, certification responsibilities, and technical leadership while supporting a programme that remains at the heart of UK defence operations.
Why Apply?
- £60 per hour contract rate
- Work on the Airbus A400M Atlas platform
- RAF Brize Norton – the UK's strategic air transport hub
- Structured 5x5x4 shift pattern
- Opportunity for contract extension
- Highly experienced military aviation engineering team
- Potential supervisory and mentoring responsibilities
- Safety-focused and regulated engineering environment
The Role
As a B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer, you will carry out and certify maintenance activities in accordance with approved technical documentation, regulatory requirements, and company procedures. Working under the direction of the Senior Licensed Engineer (SLE) or Lead Engineer (LE), you will support aircraft serviceability and operational readiness while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance. You will also provide technical support to engineering teams, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, and help ensure maintenance delivery targets are achieved safely and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform and certify A400M aircraft maintenance in accordance with approved Technical Documentation and Company Procedures
- Certify own work and, where authorised, the work of others within the scope of approvals held
- Support aircraft availability and operational delivery targets
- Lead groups of engineers on assigned maintenance tasks
- Carry out fault diagnosis, repairs, modifications, and maintenance activities
- Ensure maintenance documentation is completed accurately and on time
- Maintain the highest standards of safety, quality, and regulatory compliance
- Mentor apprentices, trainees, and new starters where required
- Support offsite activities including AOG and line support when necessary
- Identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, and efficiency
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