Licensed Aircraft Engineer

Licensed Aircraft Engineer (Senior / Certifying Role) Salary: £36,000 per annum + benefits Contract: Permanent Hours: Full-time, Monday–Friday (40 hours) Overview We are looking for an experienced Licensed Aircraft Engineer to take responsibility for supervising maintenance activity and certifying aircraft work in a fast-paced operational environment. This position combines technical authority with team leadership and operational coordination. Key Responsibilities Engineering Leadership Oversee and coordinate aircraft maintenance tasks carried out by engineering teams Allocate and prioritise workloads to support operational requirements Act as a point of contact between maintenance operations and management teams Certification & Technical Control Review and certify completed maintenance work in line with regulatory requirements Ensure all documentation, records, and inspections are correctly completed Provide technical decision-making support for complex defects and troubleshooting Operational Planning Support planning of routine inspections and unscheduled maintenance events Assist with resource planning including manpower, tooling, and materials Help manage aircraft availability and minimise downtime Safety & Compliance Promote safe working practices and ensure regulatory compliance is maintained Lead briefings and communication sessions with engineering teams Support investigations and continuous improvement activities Team Support Mentor and guide engineering staff in their technical development Encourage good engineering practice and professional standards across the team Candidate Profile Essential Experience Hold a valid aircraft maintenance licence (mechanical category) Several years of hands-on experience in aircraft maintenance environments Previous experience in a senior, supervisory, or certifying capacity Background working with light aircraft or similar fixed-wing platforms Technical Ability Strong understanding of aircraft systems and maintenance procedures Confident in diagnosing and resolving technical issues Able to interpret maintenance data and technical documentation Experience with electronic or digital maintenance systems is beneficial Leadership Skills Confident decision-maker with a calm, structured approach Strong organisational ability and workload prioritisation skills Clear communicator across technical and operational teams Strong focus on safety, compliance, and quality standards