Licensed Aircraft Engineer
| Company: | Morson Talent |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £46,906.01 to £46,906.01 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | PE8 6HB |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 17 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 17 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Licensed Aircraft Engineer
Location: RAF Wittering, Cambridgeshire / Northamptonshire PE8 6HB
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time 40 hours per week 4-on, 4-off shift pattern
Shifts: Typically 07:30–19:30, including weekends
Salary: £49,015.00 per annum + benefits
Role ID: SF71694
The Opportunity
Morson Edge are recruiting for a Licensed Aircraft Engineer to join a leading Aerospace and Defence programme based at RAF Wittering.
This is an excellent permanent opportunity for an experienced Licensed Aircraft Engineer to carry out aircraft engineering, line and depth maintenance, supporting the safe and efficient generation and release to service of aircraft.
Working alongside Mechanical and Avionic Engineers, you'll play an important role in maintaining aircraft to the required regulatory, safety and customer standards.
Key Responsibilities
Carry out aircraft line and depth maintenance in accordance with regulatory and company requirements
Support the generation and release to service of aircraft
Lead and support technicians and inspectors during maintenance activities
Conduct fault diagnosis and technical problem-solving
Ensure engineering activities comply with legislation, procedures and customer requirements
Work closely with the Site Operations Manager and wider engineering team to maintain operational output
Maintain high standards of safety, quality and workmanship
Essential Skills & Experience
Knowledge of MOD engineering procedures and documentation
Previous supervisory experience within a civil or military aviation environment
Strong aircraft engineering and maintenance knowledge
Ability to lead and support engineering personnel
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Qualifications
CAA Part 66 B1.2 Licence – essential
B3 Licence – accepted
Full UK Driving Licence
Human Factors qualification – desirable
Recognised SHE qualification – desirable
Defence industry experience – desirable
Type Rating on Grob 115E aircraft and Lycoming 360 engines – desirable
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
£49,015.00 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 for Armed Forces Reservists
Option to buy or sell annual leave
One paid volunteering day per year
If you're a B1.2 Licensed Aircraft Engineer with supervisory experience looking for a permanent opportunity within a military aviation environment, we'd love to hear from you.