Licensed Aircraft Engineer

CompanyAeropeople Ltd

LocationCastle Donington, England, United Kingdom

Posted At11/18/2025

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Engineering technicians

Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled

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£42,500 (£21.79 per hour)

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Description

Job Title: B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer

Salary: Negotiable basic dependent upon experience + shift allowance + approval pay

Location: East Midlands Airport

We are looking for a permanent B1 LAE to join our growing team at East Midlands airport. This role presents a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic, fast paced business.

Established 20 years ago, Aeropeople combines Engineering Services (Line Maintenance, CAMO and Aircraft Tool Hire) and Recruitment Solutions. Our talented Engineering Services division is based at both London Stansted Airport and East Midlands Airport and is made up of our both Line Maintenance and CAMO teams, combining their numerous EASA and international regulatory approvals.

The line maintenance services at East Midlands Airport includes routine and non- routine maintenance on aircraft including the Boeing 747.

This is a full time position, working a 5/4/4 shift pattern.

Key Responsibilities:

Shall be licensed and approved to certify work on customer’s aircraft, engines, equipment and systems. B737, B777, B747, A320 (combination not all required)

Inspect and sign for work as directed by the Line Maintenance Manager or Deputy Line Maintenance Manager in accordance with personal Authorisation Certificate granted by the Quality Manager.

Through the Deputy Line Maintenance Manager, provide a Quality and Safety Control function to always ensure a high standard.

Fly on customer's aircraft from time to time in the capacity of Flight mechanic.

Troubleshoot complex defects and deal with recurring and deferred defects in an expeditious manner.

Give assistance to the Deputy Line Maintenance Manager/ Station Manager as required.

Accept parts into stores in accordance with the approval Document issued by the Quality Manager

Perform such other duties as may be required from time to time.

Benefits:

Competitive basic salary
Shift allowance of £4,200 per annum
Approval Pay:
£1,000 per aircraft type CRS restricted
£1,250 per aircraft type CRS unrestricted
£750 per additional “B” rating restricted
£1,250 per additional “B” rating unrestricted
£1,250 for A&P Licence

Discretionary annual company bonus (currently 10% of basic salary after successful completion of 3 month probation)

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Generous company pension scheme (5% employer/ 5% employee)

Private Healthcare

Life Insurance (4x annual salary)

About You:

UK CAA Part 66 B1 License
Type rated on
B747 with PW4000 Engine and/ or CF6 Engine
and B777 with GE90 Engines
Right to Work in the UK
Recency preferable but not essential

Apply:

Please email a copy of your CV to clare.green@aeropeople.com.

Please note that we can only consider applications from individuals who have the Right to Work in the UK and do not require sponsorship.