Aircraft Engineer jobs in United Kingdom

Location: Wiltshire

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £79,000 – £89,000

Working pattern: Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week

We are recruiting on behalf of a fast-growing, high-performance aviation organisation that specialises in complex and specialist airborne operations. Operating across multiple UK sites, our client supports a broad portfolio of activities including specialist flying operations, capability development and aircraft maintenance.

They are currently entering the next phase of a long‑term defence and technology‑focused aviation programme and are expanding their engineering team at a key operational site in Wiltshire. This is a rare opportunity to be involved in a highly unique and technically challenging environment, supporting a flight test and specialist aircraft platform.

The Licensed Aircraft Engineer will play a key role in ensuring continued airworthiness, safety and availability of a Boeing narrow-body aircraft fleet used in specialist operations.

This is a Monday–Friday, non-shift role, focused on line maintenance, offering excellent work–life balance.

Working hours:

• Monday–Thursday: 08:00 – 16:45
• Friday: 08:00 – 15:30

• Carrying out scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspections and defect rectification in accordance with approved data and regulatory requirements
• Performing troubleshooting and fault diagnosis across aircraft systems, avionics and components
• Certifying aircraft and issuing Release to Service as a B1 and/or B2 Licensed Engineer
• Ensuring accurate completion of technical documentation
• Working closely with engineers, technicians and support staff to maximise aircraft availability
• Maintaining strict adherence to safety, compliance and quality standards
• Supporting activity at other UK sites as required by operational demand

• All engineers will initially work on Boeing 757 aircraft
• Candidates with any Boeing type rating will be considered
• Candidates without type rating will also be considered, as B757 type training can be provided on site
• Accommodation will be provided during type training
• Longer‑term progression onto Boeing 737 NG is planned

We are keen to speak with candidates who meet the following criteria:

• CAA Part 66 B1 and/or B2 Licence (essential)
• Experience on large aircraft (essential)
• Boeing 757 experience or recency highly advantageous but not essential
• Background in a Part 145 MRO environment, ideally with line maintenance experience
• Strong technical knowledge of aircraft systems, avionics and powerplants
• Excellent fault‑finding and diagnostic skills
• High attention to detail with a strong commitment to safety and quality
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively within a team
• Eligibility to obtain UK Security Clearance (mandatory)

Additional requirements:

• B2 Licensed Engineers
• Technicians and Mechanics are also required

• Competitive salary of £79,000 – £89,000 (B1/B2)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (from day one)
• 5% matched pension scheme
• Group Life Insurance
• Health & wellbeing benefits including a Healthcare Cash Plan and EAP
• Fully funded type training and accommodation during training
• Long-term career progression on future aircraft platforms

Our client is committed to providing an inclusive and equitable recruitment process and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. They actively support diversity within the workforce and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.