A400M B1 Line Maintenance Engineer

Job Description

Job Description:

Job Title: B1 Licensed Line Maintenance Engineer

Location: RAF Brize Norton, Oxfordshire

About Us:

Join a pioneering company at RAF Brize Norton with our Airbus A400M Line Maintenance team. Celebrate a decade of excellence as we reinvigorate our elite squad in the aviation domain. Serving a fleet of 22 A400M aircraft globally, our mission-ready team of over 250 skilled professionals is at the forefront of aerospace innovation, recovery, and support. Collaborating closely with military personnel, our fast-paced operations are central to executing high-profile governmental missions across diverse environments.

Your Role:

As a B1 Licensed Line Maintenance Engineer, you will be a pivotal part of this dynamic team. Your responsibilities will range from performing scheduled line maintenance to engaging in complex aircraft recovery operations. With your expertise, you will ensure that every aircraft is mission-ready, every task is completed safely, and every challenge becomes an opportunity for creative problem-solving.

What You’ll Need:

• UK/EASA B1 or B1/B2 Aircraft Maintenance License; or equivalent acceptable qualification
  
• A minimum of 5 years' experience in a Line Maintenance environment
  
• Security clearance eligibility to access UK Ministry of Defence establishments, working within ITAR and Export Control restrictions
  
• Flexibility to travel within the UK and internationally as required
  
• Availability for shift rotations to meet customer needs
  

Skills and Attributes:

• Comprehensive understanding of modern aircraft systems, preferably with previous Airbus experience
  
• Exceptional teamwork and communication skills, ensuring alignment with the highest standards
  
• Proficiency in computer software applications for maintenance operations
  
• Ability to provide detailed feedback to influence operational decisions
  

Why Join Us?

• Engage directly with key UK defence operations, ensuring the airworthiness of aircraft critical for missions such as humanitarian relief and search & rescue
  
• Be part of a dedicated team fostering strong collaboration and innovative problem-solving in the field of aviation
  
• Access to ongoing training and career development opportunities within an esteemed, globally recognized company
  

Incentives:

In joining our Airbus family, you will play a critical role to support UK defence output by providing airworthy aircraft to our customer and supporting the many missions they conduct, such as humanitarian relief, search and rescue, critical cargo movements, and evacuations. On top of a competitive salary, you will have access to an excellent remuneration package, including private health care, pension, share incentive plan, and many more schemes like salary sacrifice, vehicle leasing and technology purchase.

Embrace the challenge of working in a high-profile, stimulating environment. If you are passionate about aviation and ready to contribute to our celebrated achievements, we welcome your expertise and enthusiasm.

Apply Today!

Join our Airbus family and make a significant impact on defence and humanitarian initiatives. Be part of shaping history with innovative maintenance solutions and unparalleled commitment to excellence.

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.

Please let us know if you need us to make any reasonable adjustments for the selection process - you can share this with the Recruitment Business Partner who gets in touch if you are invited to interview. Examples of this may include (but is not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Must have or be able to obtain security clearance eligibility to access UK Ministry of Defence establishments, working within ITAR and Export Control restrictions

LOCATION: Brize Norton, Carterton, Oxfordshire

TYPE: Full time

HOURS: 40.25 (Shift)

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more
  

• Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities
  

• Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme
  

• Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving
  

• Inclusive Environment: Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity)
  

Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight ( #ZEROe ) to cleaning up space , sustainability is at the heart of our purpose . So what's your next change?

Join a pioneering company at RAF Brize Norton with our Airbus A400M Line Maintenance team. Celebrate a decade of excellence as we reinvigorate our elite squad in the aviation domain. Serving a fleet of 22 A400M aircraft globally, our mission-ready team of over 250 skilled professionals is at the forefront of aerospace innovation, recovery, and support. Collaborating closely with military personnel, our fast-paced operations are central to executing high-profile governmental missions across diverse environments.

We are looking for a B1 Licensed Line Maintenance Engineer, you will be a pivotal part of this dynamic team. Your responsibilities will range from performing scheduled line maintenance to engaging in complex aircraft recovery operations. With your expertise, you will ensure that every aircraft is mission-ready, every task is completed safely, and every challenge becomes an opportunity for creative problem-solving.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM

• UK/EASA B1 or B1/B2 Aircraft Maintenance License; or equivalent acceptable qualification
  
• Experience in a Line Maintenance environment
  
• Flexibility to travel within the UK and internationally as required
  
• Availability for shift rotations to meet customer needs
  

ABOUT YOU

• Comprehensive understanding of modern aircraft systems, preferably with previous Airbus experience
  
• Exceptional teamwork and communication skills, ensuring alignment with the highest standards
  
• Proficiency in computer software applications for maintenance operations
  
• Ability to provide detailed feedback to influence operational decisions
  

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions.

HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request.

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process - you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long-term condition and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To ‘opt in’, just select the option during your application submission and our Talent Acquisition team will contact you.

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This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:
Airbus Operations Limited

Employment Type:
Permanent
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Experience Level:
Professional

Job Family:
Production means/Maintenance

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