Licensed Aircraft Engineer
Location: RAF Cosford, Shropshire TF11 8UP
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time 40 hours per week, including weekends
Salary: £49,016.78 per annum + benefits
Role ID: SF74307
The Opportunity
Morson Edge are recruiting for a Licensed Aircraft Engineer to join a leading Aerospace and Defence programme based at RAF Cosford.
This is an excellent permanent opportunity for an experienced Licensed Aircraft Engineer to work within a regulated aviation maintenance environment, supporting aircraft safety, airworthiness and operational readiness.
The role offers the opportunity to work on complex aviation platforms while developing your skills within a highly professional engineering environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance in line with regulatory requirements
- Certify completed maintenance in accordance with Part 145 or equivalent approvals
- Diagnose aircraft faults and complete repairs efficiently to minimise downtime
- Ensure all maintenance activities are accurately recorded and fully compliant with applicable standards
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality and operational performance
- Work effectively as part of a wider engineering and maintenance team
- Maintain high standards of workmanship, safety and regulatory compliance
Essential Skills & Experience
- Previous experience working within a regulated aviation maintenance environment
- Strong knowledge of aircraft systems and maintenance procedures
- Experience working across relevant aircraft platforms or transferable type experience
- Ability to work effectively within a team while maintaining excellent attention to detail
- Strong communication skills and the ability to liaise with relevant stakeholders
- Commitment to maintaining high standards of safety, quality and airworthiness
Qualifications
- UK CAA qualification or equivalent/similar
- Must hold a B1.1, B1.2, B3 or equivalent/similar aircraft maintenance licence
Security Clearance
Candidates must be able to achieve and maintain BPSS and Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) security clearance for this role.
Please note that eligibility for certain roles may be affected by nationality, place of birth, citizenship and residency history due to national security and export control requirements.
Benefits
- £49,016.78 annual salary
- Generous holiday allowance
- Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance
- Access to Digital GP, annual health checks and nutritional consultations
- Employee shopping savings portal
- Payment of professional fees
- Additional paid leave opportunities for reservists
- Opportunity to purchase or sell annual leave
- One paid volunteering day per year
If you're a qualified Licensed Aircraft Engineer looking for a permanent opportunity within a highly regulated Aerospace and Defence environment, we'd love to hear from you.
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