At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure aircraft safety and compliance while leading technical projects in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join a leading aerospace and defence programme in Warton.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, long-term contract, and a chance to work with industry experts.
- Other info: Engage in a technically challenging role with opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on aviation safety and reliability while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in CAMO or Technical Services with strong analytical and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 34.89 - 34.89 £ per hour.
Morson Edge is recruiting for a Senior Technical Services Engineer to join a leading aerospace and defence programme based in Warton. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Continuing Airworthiness or Technical Services Engineer to play a pivotal role in ensuring the ongoing airworthiness, reliability, and regulatory compliance of a modern aircraft fleet.
Working within a Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO), you'll provide technical leadership across maintenance planning, engineering support, reliability programmes, regulatory compliance, and technical investigations. You'll collaborate closely with maintenance teams, flight operations, OEMs, and regulatory authorities to ensure the safe and efficient operation of aircraft while driving continuous improvement across engineering processes.
Key Responsibilities- Ensure the continuing airworthiness of the aircraft fleet in accordance with UK CAA regulations
- Review Airworthiness Directives (ADs), Service Bulletins (SBs), and manufacturer publications for applicability and compliance
- Evaluate mandatory and recommended modifications, including cost-benefit analysis
- Provide technical support and guidance to Maintenance and Flight Operations teams
- Investigate technical defects, conduct root cause analysis, and recommend corrective actions
- Liaise with OEMs, Part 145 maintenance organisations, suppliers, and regulatory stakeholders
- Support the development and optimisation of maintenance programmes and scheduled maintenance work packages
- Review and close maintenance work orders, ensuring maintenance activities are accurately recorded
- Monitor aircraft reliability, identify trends, and recommend improvements to maintenance practices
- Produce technical reports and present reliability data to key stakeholders
- Maintain accurate continuing airworthiness records and technical documentation
- Support internal and external regulatory audits, ensuring compliance with Part CAMO, Part M, and Part 145 requirements
- Participate in Safety Management System (SMS) activities, technical risk assessments, and incident investigations
- Lead or support engineering projects focused on fleet reliability, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement
- Previous experience within a CAMO or Technical Services environment
- Strong knowledge of UK CAA Continuing Airworthiness Regulations, including Part CAMO, Part M, and Part 145
- Experience supporting continuing airworthiness activities and technical records management
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to investigate technical issues and perform root cause analysis
- Good understanding of aircraft maintenance planning and reliability programmes
- Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to compliance and documentation
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced engineering environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
- Experience supporting Embraer 135/145 and/or Boeing 737 aircraft
- Experience of maintenance planning and defect management
- Knowledge of regulatory audit processes and compliance activities
- Experience leading engineering projects or continuous improvement initiatives within an aviation environment
- Competitive hourly rates
- Long-term 12-month contract
- Full-time onsite role with a 37-hour working week
- Opportunity to work within a highly regulated aerospace engineering environment
- Technically challenging role with significant responsibility and influence
- Work alongside experienced engineering professionals on a critical aviation programme
- Opportunity to contribute to fleet safety, reliability, and operational excellence
If you're an experienced Senior Technical Services Engineer, CAMO Engineer, Continuing Airworthiness Engineer, Reliability Engineer, or Aircraft Maintenance Engineer looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.
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