AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEERS & CHIEF ENGINEER
North Weald Airfield, Essex
Salary: £25,000–£85,000 per year, depending on experience, qualifications, licence privileges and level of responsibility
Full-time | Permanent
FT Aero is expanding its UK Part-CAO light-aircraft engineering and continuing airworthiness operation at North Weald Airfield.
We are recruiting at several levels, from developing Aircraft Maintenance Engineers through to experienced Licensed Engineers and a senior Chief Engineer.
As a UK Part-CAO organisation, our operation brings together aircraft maintenance and continuing airworthiness management. This provides an opportunity to work closely with both the practical maintenance and airworthiness-management sides of general aviation.
We welcome applications from candidates with different levels of experience. The position, responsibilities and salary offered will be matched to each successful applicant’s qualifications, licence privileges, experience and level of responsibility.
AVAILABLE OPPORTUNITIES
- Trainee or developing Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
- Experienced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
- UK CAA Part-66 Licensed Aircraft Engineer
- Senior Licensed Engineer or Engineering Supervisor
- Chief Engineer / UK CAA Nominated Person or Postholder
THE ROLES
Depending on your experience and level of appointment, responsibilities may include:
- Carrying out scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance
- Inspecting, servicing, repairing and troubleshooting light aircraft
- Diagnosing faults and completing defect rectification
- Completing maintenance records and technical documentation accurately
- Certifying maintenance within the privileges of your licence and company authorisation
- Planning and supervising aircraft maintenance activities
- Supporting continuing airworthiness management activities
- Liaising closely with airworthiness-management and technical-records personnel
- Reviewing maintenance requirements, aircraft status and technical information
- Maintaining high standards of safety, quality and regulatory compliance
- Supporting and mentoring trainee, apprentice and developing engineers
- Managing workloads, tooling, facilities, equipment, parts and technical records
- Helping to develop FT Aero’s Part-CAO engineering and continuing airworthiness operation
CHIEF ENGINEER APPLICANTS
Applicants interested in the Chief Engineer position should have substantial general aviation maintenance experience and proven senior-certifying, supervisory or engineering-management experience.
The successful senior candidate will lead the day-to-day engineering operation and work closely with FT Aero’s continuing airworthiness and management teams.
The candidate should be capable of gaining UK CAA acceptance as the relevant Nominated Person/Postholder, subject to formal CAA approval.
Responsibilities may include:
- Leading and managing the engineering team
- Ensuring compliance with applicable UK CAA requirements
- Ensuring work is completed in accordance with the Combined Airworthiness Exposition and approved procedures
- Overseeing maintenance planning, supervision and certification
- Managing engineering facilities, tooling, equipment and resources
- Supporting compliance, organisational reviews and continuous improvement
- Developing engineers, trainees and apprentices
- Helping shape the future growth of the engineering department
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
Applicants should have some or all of the following, depending on the position:
- Experience in aircraft maintenance, engineering or a closely related technical environment
- Experience working on light aircraft or within general aviation
- A current and relevant UK CAA Part-66 Aircraft Maintenance Licence for licensed positions
- B1.2, B3 or equivalent privileges relevant to our aircraft and approval scope would be advantageous
- Strong practical, diagnostic and fault-finding skills
- Knowledge of aircraft maintenance programmes, technical records and continuing airworthiness requirements
- Familiarity with UK Part-CAO procedures would be advantageous
- A safety-conscious, organised and dependable approach
- The ability to work independently and as part of a close-knit team
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Leadership or supervisory experience for senior positions
Applicants without a Part-66 licence may still be considered for suitable trainee, developing or non-certifying engineering positions.
WHAT FT AERO OFFERS
- Salary from £25,000 to £85,000 per year, depending on the position, experience, qualifications and responsibilities
- Permanent, full-time employment
- The opportunity to work within a UK Part-CAO maintenance and continuing airworthiness organisation
- Exposure to both aircraft maintenance and continuing airworthiness activities
- Opportunities for training, development and career progression
- Support for engineers working towards greater responsibility and licence privileges
- A senior leadership opportunity for an experienced Chief Engineer
- Varied and interesting work across a diverse light-aircraft fleet
- The opportunity to help shape and grow the engineering department
- A friendly, professional and close-knit working environment
- A permanent base at North Weald Airfield
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
HOW TO APPLY
Please apply through Indeed or send your CV and a brief introduction to [email protected].
In your application, please state:
- Your current role and level of experience
- Any UK CAA licence, ratings or privileges held
- The types of aircraft you have worked on
- Your experience with maintenance, continuing airworthiness or both
- Whether you are applying as an engineer, Licensed Engineer or Chief Engineer
- Your notice period or earliest available start date
Join FT Aero and help develop the next stage of our light-aircraft engineering and continuing airworthiness operation.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £22,500.00-£85,000.00 per year
Ability to commute/relocate:
- North Weald, Essex: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:
- City & Guilds Automotive (preferred)
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
