B2 Licenced Aircraft Engineer

A Career Without Limits B2 Licenced Aircraft Engineer – Gatwick Line Maintenance

The Role We are looking for skilled B2 Licenced Aircraft Engineers to join our Line Maintenance team at London Gatwick.

Gatwick is a busy and varied operational environment, currently supporting both our Airbus A320 family and Boeing 777 fleets. Our team is responsible for keeping the operation moving, managing everything from day-to-day line maintenance and technical defect rectification through to aircraft casualties and scheduled maintenance activity.

It is also an exciting time to join the Gatwick team. In the coming years, our long-haul operation will transition from the B777 to new Boeing 787 aircraft powered by GEnx engines. This provides an excellent opportunity to join us now, build your experience and be part of the next generation of British Airways Engineering at Gatwick, with future opportunities to develop skills and approvals on the B787 and its advanced aircraft systems.

As a B2 Engineer, you'll play an important role in diagnosing and resolving electrical, avionics and aircraft system defects across the operation. The work is varied – from supporting the live flying programme and complex fault-finding to casualty recovery and planned maintenance.

Our core roster is a 2 days / 2 nights pattern, working 12-hour shifts, giving you a predictable working pattern alongside the variety of a 24/7 aircraft operation.

You'll also be joining a friendly, supportive and experienced team where B1 and B2 engineers work closely together. Teamwork is a major part of how we operate at Gatwick, with everyone focused on maintaining the highest safety standards while delivering for our customers and operation.

What You Will DoCertify and carry out maintenance on our A320 family and B777 aircraft, in accordance with your licence, approvals and company procedures

Diagnose, troubleshoot and rectify electrical, avionics and aircraft system defects

Support the day-to-day flying programme, ensuring aircraft are maintained safely, compliantly and efficiently

Provide technical expertise during aircraft casualties and complex defect investigations

Support scheduled and planned maintenance activity undertaken by the Gatwick Line Maintenance team

Lead and supervise maintenance activity within your area of expertise, providing technical guidance to colleagues

Work collaboratively with B1 engineers, Operations, Maintrol, Planning and other Engineering teams

Ensure accurate completion of maintenance records and documentation using our digital systems

Maintain the highest standards of safety, compliance and engineering professionalism

What You Will Need An unrestricted UK CAA Part-66 B2 Licence with an appropriate aircraft type rating

Recent aircraft certification experienceA UK Driving Licence or equivalent

Strong fault-finding and technical problem-solving capabilityA practical, safety-focused approach and the ability to work effectively in a busy operational environment

Strong teamwork and communication skills

We are also very keen to hear from dual-licensed B1/B2 engineers. If you hold both B1 and B2 privileges, your broader skills and experience would be particularly welcome within our Gatwick Line Maintenance operation.

Whether your experience is primarily on the A320 family, B777 or you are looking to broaden your aircraft approvals through further training, Gatwick offers an excellent opportunity to develop your skills while working in a varied and operationally focused maintenance environment. The future introduction of the B787 GEnx fleet adds another exciting dimension, particularly for B2 engineers looking to develop experience on a new-generation aircraft with advanced electrical, avionics and aircraft systems as the Gatwick…