B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer

As a B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer, you will carry out and certify maintenance activities in accordance with approved technical documentation, regulatory requirements, and company procedures.

Working under the direction of the Senior Licensed Engineer (SLE) or Lead Engineer (LE), you will support aircraft serviceability and operational readiness while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance.

You will also provide technical support to engineering teams, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, and help ensure maintenance delivery targets are achieved safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

Perform and certify A400M aircraft maintenance in accordance with approved Technical Documentation and Company Procedures

Certify own work and, where authorised, the work of others within the scope of approvals held

Support aircraft availability and operational delivery targets

Lead groups of engineers on assigned maintenance tasks

Carry out fault diagnosis, repairs, modifications, and maintenance activities

Ensure maintenance documentation is completed accurately and on time

Maintain the highest standards of safety, quality, and regulatory compliance

Mentor apprentices, trainees, and new starters where required

Support offsite activities including AOG and line support when necessary

Identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, and efficiency, If you're an experienced B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer looking for a contract on a major military aircraft programme, this is an excellent opportunity to join a respected engineering team supporting the RAF's A400M fleet at RAF Brize Norton.

Hold an appropriate Category B Licence in accordance with CAA Part-66

A400M Type Course completed

Completion of MOD Phase 2 Technical Training (in line with MAA RA4808)

Valid EWIS and Human Factors training

Proven experience within a military or regulated aviation maintenance environment

Strong leadership, communication, and teamworking skills

Ability to obtain and exercise company approvals

Hold a UK driving licence and be capable of obtaining an airside driving permit

Eligible to obtain and maintain UK Security Clearance

£60 per Hour 6-Month Contract 5x5x4 Shift Pattern

07:00 - 19:00

Security Clearance Eligibility Required

Join One of the UK's Most Important Military Aviation Programmes

Morson Edge is recruiting experienced B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineers to support A400M maintenance and certification activities at RAF Brize Norton.

As the home of the RAF's strategic air transport fleet, RAF Brize Norton plays a critical role in supporting global military operations. This opportunity offers the chance to work on the Airbus A400M Atlas within a highly skilled military aviation environment, supporting aircraft availability across one of the UK's most operational fleets.

Working alongside experienced engineers and maintenance teams, you'll combine hands-on maintenance, certification responsibilities, and technical leadership while supporting a programme that remains at the heart of UK defence operations.

Why Apply?

£60 per hour contract rate

Work on the Airbus A400M Atlas platform

RAF Brize Norton - the UK's strategic air transport hub

Structured 5x5x4 shift pattern

Opportunity for contract extension

Highly experienced military aviation engineering team

Potential supervisory and mentoring responsibilities

Safety-focused and regulated engineering environment