Licensed Aircraft Engineer

Licensed Aircraft Engineer

Location

RAF Cosford, Shropshire TF11 8UP

Contract

Permanent

Working Pattern

Full-time 40 hours per week, including weekends

Salary

£49,016.78 per annum + benefits

Role ID

SF74307

The Opportunity

Morson Edge are recruiting for a Licensed Aircraft Engineer to join a leading Aerospace and Defence programme based at RAF Cosford.

This is an excellent permanent opportunity for an experienced Licensed Aircraft Engineer to work within a regulated aviation maintenance environment, supporting aircraft safety, airworthiness and operational readiness.

The role offers the opportunity to work on complex aviation platforms while developing your skills within a highly professional engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance in line with regulatory requirements

Certify completed maintenance in accordance with Part 145 or equivalent approvals

Diagnose aircraft faults and complete repairs efficiently to minimise downtime

Ensure all maintenance activities are accurately recorded and fully compliant with applicable standards

Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality and operational performance

Work effectively as part of a wider engineering and maintenance team

Maintain high standards of workmanship, safety and regulatory compliance

Essential Skills & Experience

Previous experience working within a regulated aviation maintenance environment

Strong knowledge of aircraft systems and maintenance procedures

Experience working across relevant aircraft platforms or transferable type experience

Ability to work effectively within a team while maintaining excellent attention to detail

Strong communication skills and the ability to liaise with relevant stakeholders

Commitment to maintaining high standards of safety, quality and airworthiness

Qualifications

UK CAA qualification or equivalent/similar

Must hold a B1.1, B1.2, B3 or equivalent/similar aircraft maintenance licence

Security Clearance

Candidates must be able to achieve and maintain BPSS and Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) security clearance for this role.

Please note that eligibility for certain roles may be affected by nationality, place of birth, citizenship and residency history due to national security and export control requirements.

Benefits

£49,016.78 annual salary

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance

Access to Digital GP, annual health checks and nutritional consultations

Employee shopping savings portal

Payment of professional fees

Additional paid leave opportunities for reservists

Opportunity to purchase or sell annual leave

One paid volunteering day per year

If you're a qualified Licensed Aircraft Engineer looking for a permanent opportunity within a highly regulated Aerospace and Defence environment, we'd love to hear from you.