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Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
247 Aircraft Maintenance Verified
Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Aircraft Maintenance Engineers
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
Onsite
Full time
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Role
Licensed Aircraft Engineers (B1.1, B1.2 & B2 Categories)
Company
247 Aircraft Maintenance Ltd (SERE Aviation Group)
Location
Belfast International Airport (BFS) (with future opportunities at Bournemouth Airport, BOH)
Working Pattern
Hangar Base & Line coverage (with operational flexibility and an on-call rota for mission-critical AOG requirements; attractive standby and call-out premiums apply)
About Us
Operating from modern, fully equipped hangar and engineering facilities at Belfast International Airport, 247 Aircraft Maintenance Ltd serves as the dedicated UK CAA Part 145-approved technical engineering backbone of the SERE Aviation Group.
Backed by an active £3.0 million infrastructure investment that will effectively double our Belfast hangar footprint, we are developing a premier, next-generation maintenance hub featuring expanded multi-bay aircraft capacity, upgraded avionics testing suites, modernised workshops, and enlarged technical stores complex.
In parallel, 247 Aircraft Maintenance Ltd is establishing a second operational engineering base at Bournemouth Airport (BOH). Strategically positioned on the south coast, this facility will provide dedicated forward line maintenance support and around-the-clock technical dispatch cover for our expanding fleet, directly underpinning our service delivery for the recently awarded Channel Islands fixed-wing air ambulance contract across Jersey and Guernsey (subject to contract).
Available Roles
B1.2 Licensed Aircraft Engineer (Piston Aircraft / Diamond DA62)
Purpose of Role
Perform, supervise, certify, and release base and line maintenance activities on modern multi-engine piston aircraft, supporting our time-critical regional organ transfer and medical flight operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out scheduled base inspections, 50/100-hour checks, and unscheduled line maintenance in accordance with Part 145 standards and approved technical data.
- Troubleshoot, inspect, and rectify mechanical, airframe, and powerplant defects (including Austro Engine Jet-A systems).
- Accurately execute maintenance documentation and certify release to service within licence privileges.
- Support continuous airworthiness compliance, mandatory service bulletins, and internal quality reporting.
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Ideal Candidate
- Valid UK CAA Part 66 B1.2 Licence with proven multi-engine piston experience.
- Current type rating or practical experience on Diamond DA62 / Austro Engine AE330 platforms is highly advantageous.
B1.1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer (Learjet 45/75 / Light Jet Operations)
Purpose of Role
Lead and certify maintenance activities on our frontline Learjet 45/75 fleet and corporate light jet assets, ensuring maximum dispatch reliability for long-range aeromedical and executive missions.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform, supervise, and certify scheduled phase checks, line maintenance, and defect rectification on Learjet 45/75 airframes and Honeywell TFE731 powerplants.
- Diagnose and resolve complex mechanical, hydraulic, and environmental control system faults under time-critical operational deadlines.
- Drive rapid-response AOG recovery operations to ensure continuous operational readiness.
- Assist in advancing the hangar’s corporate jet maintenance capability and mentor junior engineering personnel.
Ideal Candidate
- Valid UK CAA Part 66 B1.1 Licence with a current Learjet 45 (Honeywell TFE731) type rating and recent certification history.
- Experienced corporate jet B1.1 engineers with relevant turbine backgrounds seeking a funded type rating will be considered.
B1.1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer (Pilatus PC-12 Turboprop)
Purpose of Role
Undertake certifying base and line maintenance on Pilatus PC-12 aircraft, sustaining fleet readiness for multi-role aeromedical transfers and remote-airfield logistics.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute and release scheduled maintenance inspections, phase servicing, and defect troubleshooting on airframe and Pratt & Whitney PT6A powerplant systems.
- Complete full regulatory compliance logs, maintenance releases, and digital tracking updates in strict compliance with Part 145 requirements.
- Diagnose mechanical and pneumatic system defects, minimising unscheduled aircraft downtime.
- Coordinate with continuing airworthiness teams (CAMO) to support fleet reliability and engine health monitoring.
Ideal Candidate
- Valid UK CAA Part 66 B1.1 Licence with a Pilatus PC-12 (P&WC PT6A) type rating preferred.
- Proven turboprop line and base maintenance engineers with transferable experience considered for type training.
B2 Licensed Aircraft Engineer (Avionics – Multi-Type Fleet)
Purpose of Role
Provide avionics, electrical, auto-flight, and instrument maintenance, defect diagnosis, and system certification across our entire fleet (Learjet 45/75, Pilatus PC-12, Diamond DA62, and third-party aircraft).
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Key Responsibilities
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and rectify complex avionics, navigation, radar, communication, and digital flight-deck systems (e.g., Garmin G1000/G3000, Honeywell Primus).
- Carry out scheduled avionics inspections, compass swings, pitot-static leak checks, and software/database updates.
- Certify modifications, electrical loom repairs, and component installations within licence privileges.
- Support root-cause defect investigations on intermittent electrical and avionics snags across all fleet airframes.
Ideal Candidate
- Valid UK CAA Part 66 B2 Licence with recent certification currency across turbine, turboprop, or modern piston-twin platforms.
- Broad glass-cockpit troubleshooting experience is essential.
Core Requirements
- Licensing: Valid UK CAA Part 66 Aircraft Maintenance Licence in the relevant category (B1.1, B1.2, or B2) with active certifying experience.
- Regulatory Knowledge: In-depth working knowledge of UK CAA Part 145, Part M/ML regulations, Safety Management Systems (SMS), and Human Factors.
- Driving Licence: Valid UK/EU driving licence (maximum 6 penalty points) and eligibility to obtain an airport Airside Driving Permit (ADP).
- Security & Vetting: Eligibility to work in the UK and ability to obtain full airport airside pass clearance at Belfast International Airport (clean Access NI disclosure, 5-year verifiable employment/education reference history, and BSAT clearance).
What We Offer
- Competitive Package: Attractive certifying engineer package reflecting qualifications, type ratings, and experience, complemented by dedicated standby and call-out allowances.
- Staff Concession Travel: Access to exclusive airline staff travel concessions across participating partner networks.
- Type Training & Continuous Development: Fully funded aircraft type ratings and continuation training opportunities for committed engineers looking to expand licence scope.
- Mission-Critical Purpose: Directly maintain life-saving aeromedical and organ transplant aircraft where technical excellence genuinely makes a difference.
- Facility Investment: Work within an actively expanding, Part 145 hangar with dedicated tooling and component stores at Belfast International Airport.
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