B1 and/or Dual (B1&B2) Licensed Engineer in Biggin Hill

Oaklands Global are currently seeking highly skilled and motivated B1 or B1/B2 Licensed Aircraft Engineers to join their client on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers to work in a dynamic environment, carrying out maintenance on a range of aircraft types in line with UK CAA regulations. The opportunity is also there to gain new types.

Job Purpose: Responsible for carrying out aircraft maintenance in compliance with company procedures, aircraft technical data, local authority regulations and EH & S practices.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

• Reports directly to the Maintenance Manager.
• Holds UK CAA issued Maintenance License or accepted equivalent.
• Is able to work off trade, in order to support the varying demands of maintenance and the other trade certifiers.
• Helps to maintain clean and presentable facilities for all planned work, ensuring that the highest industry standards are met in terms of husbandry and working environment.
• Assists with the coordination of the hangar activity to ensure smooth and effective control of maintenance.
• Supports the Maintenance Manager with the daily maintenance activity.
• Supports, promotes and drives the On Time Delivery for every base maintenance. Ensuring that all resources and staff shortfalls are reported.
• Responsible for the correct and timely recording of maintenance.
• Reports any errors or near misses, and supports in the investigation and preventative actions.
• Responsible for ensuring discipline of personal tool control on the shop floor.
• Responsible for risk assessments of tasks undertaken (self) within area of operation, including Line maintenance.
• Support company EH & S discipline and expectation.
• Delivers strategic projects as defined by the Maintenance Manager.
• Carry out continuous improvement investigations and root cause analysis investigations as requested to reduce quality escapes and COPQ.
• Carries out any reasonable request by the Maintenance Manager.

Requirements:

• UK CAA B1 or B1/B2 Licence (or accepted equivalent) with a strong understanding of Part-145 regulations, maintenance procedures and continuing airworthiness requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to motivate others and work effectively in a fast-paced maintenance environment.
• Strong planning, organisational and problem-solving abilities, with the flexibility to manage changing priorities and workloads.
• Good knowledge of Safety Management Systems (SMS), Human Factors, Just Culture, occurrence reporting and Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) requirements.
• Experience interpreting maintenance documentation, work orders and technical data, ensuring accurate recording and certification of all maintenance activities.
• Understanding of logistics, production planning, resource management, personnel authorisations, and organisational procedures.
• Knowledge of EWIS, CDCCL and other applicable regulatory requirements where relevant.
• Competent IT skills with a proactive approach to continuous improvement, quality, compliance and promoting a positive safety culture.

Why work with Oaklands Global? We are the world’s leading aviation and aerospace recruitment and executive search firm, trusted by the most respected names in the industry to deliver results with integrity, discretion, and excellence. With over 50 years of combined experience, we don’t just fill roles, we shape careers and give our clients a competitive talent advantage. We take immense pride in the quality of our searches and are committed to representing only the very best candidates to the very best businesses. At Oaklands Global, every application is handled with the utmost professionalism and complete confidentiality. If this opportunity interests you, please apply in confidence to Siobhan Miller. Whether or not your profile is shortlisted, you will hear from us, because we believe in treating every candidate with respect and care. We’re not just here to help you land your next role. We are here to elevate your career.