Job Title: B1 Licensed Engineer
Location: Prestwick
Employment Type: Permanent
Shifts: 5/5/4 7am – 7pm
Benefits:
- 7% employer contribution to pension
- 3 x Life assurance
- Private Healthcare (after 6 months’ probation and the option to add family on for a fee)
- Private Dental (after 6 months’ probation and the option to add family on for a fee)
- EAP Programme
- 300 hours annual leave per annum
- Ability to buy/sell annual leave
- EV car scheme
- In house type courses, to widen your skills and knowledge (bonding may be applicable)
- Refer a friend scheme across our group – £1,000 reward to referrer and £1,000 reward to the referee upon successful completion of probation
About the Role
Reporting to the Check Manager the Base Certifier will carry certification on the zones/Area of the aircraft assigned to them.
Key Responsibilities
- To carry out certification of work carried out in accordance with the scope and privileges of the authorisation held and in accordance with the MOE.
- Supervise staff, in conjunction with a leading mechanic, allocated to the aircraft or zone that the Certifying engineer is accountable for.
- Ensure that any significant findings that could affect the aircraft delivery are reported to the shift manager as soon as possible.
- Ensure that work is carried out in the most efficient manner to ensure the aircraft turnaround times are met.
- To ensure continuity of work by completing the handover log and being available to give a handover at the shift change.
- Ensure spares are identified and provisioned in the most time efficient manner so as to avoid any delays in rectification.
- Ensure the bay production boards are updated on a regular basis reflecting aircraft progress, critical items, time line and personnel.
- Maintain an awareness of Human Factors and ensure Health and Safety standards are of the highest possible and in line with the Company Safety Manual.
- Raise safety reports following any incidents or identification of any hazards.
- Ensure that the Bay and immediate work areas are clean and tidy and that the hangar housekeeping bay audits are completed on a daily basis.
- Ensuring that staffs are correctly booked on to the system so that hours expended are recorded accurately.
Candidate Requirements
- UKCAA B1 license with at least 1 of the relevant type ratings and 6 months of recency in the past 2 years
- A320, A330, B737, B787 (A320 preferred)
- Base / line maintenance expertise on commercial aircraft
- Diploma, apprenticeship, or equivalent qualification
Why Work with JMC Aviation?
At JMC Aviation, we specialise in aviation recruitment across engineering services and training to airlines, MROs and OEMs, leasing and asset management companies, and component overhaul organisations. With deep industry knowledge and a global network, we match the right talent to the right roles — contract or permanent.
- Industry-leading compliance support
- Fast onboarding and documentation assistance
- Dedicated recruitment consultant
- Placements across the globe
- Extensive experience and knowledge of the aviation sector
How to Apply
Submit your up-to-date CV, along with copies of right to work documents
Compliance & Equal Opportunities
JMC Aviation is committed to equal opportunity and diversity in the workplace. All applicants will be considered based on merit, qualification, and business need, regardless of age, gender, nationality, or background. We operate in full compliance with global aviation recruitment regulations.
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