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Licensed Aircraft Engineer

Job Posted: 2 days ago

Salary: £ 36,000 - 36,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Chichester

Expire in: 25 days

Job Description

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

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