B1 Engineer

Meritus Talent  is supporting a leading aviation maintenance organisation in the  North East  with the recruitment of experienced  B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineers  on a permanent basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for engineers looking for long-term stability, varied base maintenance work, and the chance to work within a growing Part 145 environment. We're looking for B1s who hold  both Airbus A320 Family and Boeing 737NG type ratings  and are passionate about delivering safe, compliant, and high-quality maintenance.

The Opportunity

As a Certifying B1 Engineer, you'll play a key role in the delivery of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities, ensuring aircraft are maintained and released to service in line with regulatory and customer requirements.
You'll supervise maintenance teams, provide technical leadership on the hangar floor, and work closely with planning, quality, and operations teams to ensure all maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

Certify aircraft maintenance activities in accordance with your company authorisations.
Supervise and support maintenance technicians during base maintenance inputs.
Ensure all work is completed in line with approved maintenance data and regulatory requirements.
Allocate tasks effectively and provide technical guidance to maintenance personnel.
Complete and review maintenance documentation accurately and efficiently.
Promote the highest standards of safety, compliance, and workmanship.
Support quality audits and regulatory inspections when required.
Ensure tooling and equipment are used and maintained correctly.
Identify and report safety occurrences, hazards, and continuous improvement opportunities.
Liaise with planning, CAMO, quality, and operational teams to ensure smooth project delivery.
Champion Human Factors principles and contribute to a positive safety culture.

Essential Requirements

UK CAA Part-66 B1 Licence
Current Airbus A320 Family Type Rating
Current Boeing 737NG Type Rating
Recent certifying experience within a Part 145 environment
Strong knowledge of Part 145, Part M, Part 66 and continuing airworthiness requirements
Previous experience supervising maintenance teams during base maintenance activities
Human Factors (HF), EWIS and SFAR
88 training
Strong documentation and communication skills

What's on Offer?

Permanent employment with a well-established aviation organisation
Competitive salary
Performance-related bonus opportunities
Flexible shift patterns
33 days annual leave including bank holidays
Holiday buy and sell scheme
Pension scheme
Health and wellbeing support programme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Electric Vehicle Scheme
Employee discounts platform
Employee referral bonuses
Ongoing training and career development opportunities