Licensed Aircraft Engineer

CompanyAeropeople Ltd

LocationCarterton, England, United Kingdom

Posted At11/26/2025

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Occupation Type

Engineering technicians

Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled

Sponsorship Salary Threshold

£42,500 (£21.79 per hour)

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Description

Job Title: B1 Licensed Engineer (line)- Sponsored Reservist

Salary: £71,628 per annum plus shift allowance and additional payments

Location: Carterton, Oxfordshire

Aeropeople are currently recruiting for a B1 Licensed Engineer (line maintenance)- Sponsored Reservist on behalf of our client based in Carterton, Oxfordshire.

This is an opportunity to be part of a world leading aviation service provider, working for a company that is truly committed to the development of its employees. The business provides end to end maintenance, military and civil flying programmes, training and major aircraft upgrades.

The purpose of the B1 Licensed Engineer is to perform Aircraft Maintenance tasks, in accordance with company quality and regulatory airworthiness standards and working in conjunction with the Shift Manager to ensure that the operational service meets all of the customer’s contractual requirements.

You will be a reservist employed by my client which is not the same as being employed by the RAF. As a Sponsored Reservist you will be deployed in support of my client’s specific aircraft. When not required for military tasks, you will return to your civilian role with the company.

To qualify for Sponsored Reservist status you must hold a UK passport, be medically and dentally fit, and maintain the required fitness level.

Please note that this role will involve working a mixture of day and night shifts and will require someone able to be deployed for up to 6 months of the year.

This is an exciting opportunity, open to all B1 licenced technicians, with at least 1 type rating currently on their licence.

Main Responsibilities:

Undertake scheduled and un-scheduled Aircraft Maintenance in accordance with the required regulatory and company requirements.
Be responsible to the Shift Manager or nominated deputy for the receipt/ dispatch and servicing of aircraft. To include pre-flight checks; daily checks; weekly checks; scheduled maintenance, component changes; rectification and repair; mandatory inspection; role changes and aircraft re-fuelling within the scope of the Company Authorisation and in accordance with company procedures in a safe an efficient manner.
Certify all servicing and maintenance tasks in accordance with their scope of authorisation and under the authority of the company Quality Manager.

Ensure that all technical staff working under his supervision perform their duties in a safe and correct manner and in accordance with the relevant documentation.

Assume direct control of documentation for aircraft under his control and ensuring that all required certification entries are promptly and correctly recorded.

Control of any material or company equipment provided for the task and the cleanliness of their working area.

Be available at short notice to perform AOG recovery of aircraft from deployed operations.

Liaise and discuss technical issues and forthcoming scheduled inputs with Planning.

Co-ordinate the ground movement of aircraft assigned by the Shift Manager.

Ensure H&S requirements are met and adhered to under all circumstances.

Report all safety / disciplinary matters to the immediate Line Manager.

Conduct any other such duties that may be required from time to time, and as directed by the Line Manager.

Be personally responsible for delivering a safe service in all facets of the role in line with the requirements of the SMS, Quality and Environmental Management Systems. This Includes maintaining awareness of the company safety and quality policies and the applicable hazard analyses.

Deputise for senior engineer positions as required in periods of absence.

Utilise the company GCIS Maintenance IT Support systems where applicable.

Drive and/or operate all Company provided MTGSE in support of operational requirements in line with their authorisations.

Capable of taking a safety focussed approach all facets of work.

Knowledge of the relevant company Administration Processes.

Document control management skills.

Emergency Response actions and drills.

Encouragement of the staff and open reporting in a just culture.

Human factors – awareness and capability to deal with potential implications.

Integrity and confidentiality in all aspects of the role.

Investigation and analysis skills.

Motivation and leadership capability for building the corporate safety culture.

Resource management and planning.

Understanding of company policies.

Understanding of national Environmental Regulations.

Understanding of the national workplace HSE regulations.

Benefits:

Basic annual salary of £71,628
Annual shift allowance of £8,190 (paid monthly)

Attestation payment of £3,618.28 when attested

Sponsored Reservist bounty payments of £3,618.28 twice per year (subject to being deployable)

Sponsored Reservist call out payment of £724.13 per quarter if deployed or completed any RAF training

Military duty pay- £3.61 per hour

Annual Dual Licence payment of £2,781 (paid monthly)

Annual Bonus scheme

Contributory Pension scheme

26 holiday days inc bank holidays (shift pattern)

Private Medical Insurance

Health Cash Plan

Income Protection

Life Assurance Cover

Employee Assistance Programme

Local gym discount

Relocation packages available on an individual basis

About You:

B1 UK CAA Licence.
Ideally type rated on A330 but this is NOT mandatory- if you have the right experience then you will be provided with an A330 type course
Must pass a CP2 Colour Vision Test.
Must have at least 1 type rating on your licence
Experience working in both Line and Base maintenance environments.
Demonstrable experience on commercial or military aircraft.

Have previously held company approvals on commercial aircraft or military equivalent.

Previous experience working within a MOD environment is desirable

Previous outstation experience is desirable

Hold a Full UK Driving Licence.

Please note that in order to apply for this role you will need to be eligible for SC (Secret Level) UK Security Clearance so a British passport is mandatory.

About Aeropeople:

Whether you’re looking for your next job or searching out the next superstar to join your team…

Aeropeople’s expertise and experience is entrenched in the aerospace, aviation, engineering, motorsport, automotive, and defence industries. We have the insight and know-how at both a local and international level to help bring people and businesses together, saving time and energy. Our capability is validated through our Engineering Services division encompassing Aircraft Line Maintenance services and Continuing Airworthiness Maintenance Organisation (CAMO), combined with our Aviation Training division offering technical training aircraft courses.

During registration, please let us know where you are currently located or which locations you would consider taking a position in, required salary and notice period.

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