At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead aircraft maintenance, ensuring safety and quality standards are met.
- Company: Join Willis Aviation Services, a growing aviation maintenance team in Teesside.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Be part of an ambitious team focused on continuous improvement and safety.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic aviation business while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Must hold a UK CAA Part 66 B2 Licence and have leadership experience.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Willis Aviation Services is seeking an experienced and motivated B2 Licensed Aircraft Engineer to play a key leadership role within our Base Maintenance operation at Teesside. This position offers the opportunity to combine technical expertise, leadership, and regulatory compliance responsibilities within a dynamic and expanding aviation environment. You will supervise maintenance activities, certify work within your licence privileges, and provide technical guidance to engineering teams while ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as a Certifying Engineer, exercising full privileges under your UK CAA Part 66 B2 Licence and company authorisation.
- Lead and supervise aircraft maintenance activities, ensuring work is allocated effectively and completed safely and efficiently.
- Certify maintenance tasks and ensure all work is completed in accordance with approved maintenance data and procedures.
- Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and support to engineers and technicians.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable UK CAA, EASA, company, and customer requirements.
- Promote and maintain the highest standards of safety, quality, and workmanship.
- Support the implementation of the company Quality Policy, Human Factors programme, and Just Culture principles.
- Collaborate with Quality Assurance teams during audits, inspections, and investigations.
- Review work packages for completeness, accuracy, and regulatory compliance.
- Ensure occurrence reporting requirements are met and actively encourage hazard identification and reporting.
- Maintain facilities, tooling, and equipment in accordance with operational and safety requirements.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across the maintenance organisation.
- Review completed maintenance documentation, identifying and correcting errors or omissions to ensure accurate maintenance records.
About You
You will be a highly motivated B2 Licensed Aircraft Engineer with proven experience leading maintenance activities within a base maintenance environment.
Essential Requirements
- UK CAA Part 66 B2 Licence.
- Current type rating on one or more of the following aircraft: Boeing 737NG, Airbus A320 CEO, similar commercial aircraft types considered.
- Previous supervisory or leadership experience within aircraft maintenance.
- Strong understanding of UK CAA and EASA regulatory requirements.
- Qualified in Human Factors (HF), EWIS, and SFAR88.
- Experience working within approved maintenance organisations.
- Excellent organisational, communication, and leadership skills.
- Strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, in English.
Desirable
- Knowledge of CAMO operations.
- Experience leading base maintenance checks.
- Additional aircraft type ratings.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to lead and influence maintenance operations.
- Professional development and career progression opportunities.
- Supportive team environment focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
- The opportunity to be part of a growing and ambitious aviation business.
If you are an experienced B2 Licensed Engineer looking to take the next step in your career and make a real impact within a growing maintenance organisation, we would love to hear from you.
Engineer Nightshift in Darlington employer: Willis Aviation Services Limited
Willis Aviation Services Limited is an exceptional employer located in Teesside, offering a dynamic and supportive work environment for B2 Licensed Aircraft Engineers. With a strong focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement, employees benefit from competitive salaries, professional development opportunities, and the chance to lead within a growing aviation maintenance team. Join us to make a meaningful impact in an ambitious organisation that values your expertise and fosters career progression.
Contact Details:
Willis Aviation Services Limited Recruitment Team
