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CAT A Licensed Aircraft Engineer
Farnborough Airport | Permanent | 10:00 – 22:00 Shift Pattern
Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 + £3,000 Shift Allowance + Type Allowances
Are you a CAA CAT A Licensed Aircraft Engineer looking for your next career move? We are currently recruiting on behalf of a leading business aviation MRO for an experienced CAT A Licensed Aircraft Engineer to join their line maintenance team based at Farnborough Airport. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established aviation organisation with more than 40 years of industry experience, supporting a diverse fleet of small to mid-size, turbine-powered business aircraft across the UK and Europe.
The Role
As a CAT A Licensed Aircraft Engineer, you will be responsible for carrying out line maintenance and AOG support while ensuring all maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with approved maintenance data and regulatory requirements.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Carrying out aircraft maintenance tasks within the scope of your CAT A licence and company authorisations.
- Providing Aircraft on Ground (AOG) and line maintenance support to customers.
- Performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspections and defect rectification within your authorised scope.
- Carrying out servicing and routine maintenance activities.
- Supporting aircraft turnarounds and ensuring aircraft are returned to service safely and efficiently.
- Completing maintenance documentation accurately and in accordance with regulatory and company requirements.
- Working in accordance with manufacturer instructions, company procedures and applicable CAA/EASA regulations.
- Liaising with customers, flight crews, maintenance control and other engineering/support teams.
- Maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, compliance and customer service.
- Working effectively both independently and as part of a wider maintenance team.
- Travelling as required to support AOG and mobile maintenance activities.
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Aircraft Types
Experience on the following aircraft types would be advantageous, although relevant experience on other business jets will also be considered:
- Cessna Citation
- C510
- C525 / 525A / 525B
- C525C
- C550 / C560
- C560XL / XLS
- C680
- Embraer
- EMB-135 / EMB-145
- EMB-505
- HondaJet
- HA-420
Type allowance: £500 per annum for each CAT A approval, with payments available across up to nine company approvals.
About You
We are looking for a professional, motivated and safety-focused CAA CAT A Licensed Aircraft Engineer.
You will ideally have:
- A valid UK CAA CAT A Aircraft Maintenance Licence.
- Relevant line maintenance experience.
- Business aviation experience is desirable but not essential.
- Experience on Cessna Citation, Embraer, HondaJet or Bombardier aircraft is advantageous.
- A full UK driving licence and the unrestricted ability to travel as required.
- The right to work in the UK.
- A strong commitment to safety, quality and regulatory compliance.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to work independently and effectively within your licence and company authorisations.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to plan and prioritise workloads.
- A professional and customer-focused approach.
- Excellent attention to detail, particularly when completing maintenance documentation.
- A positive, flexible and proactive attitude.
Business jet experience is preferred, but candidates with strong relevant CAT A experience from other aviation environments will also be considered.
Shift Pattern
10:00 – 22:00
4/5/5/4/5/5 shift rotation
£3,000 annual shift allowance
The shift pattern provides a structured rotation and a strong work-life balance while offering the opportunity to work within a dynamic business aviation environment.
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Salary & Benefits
- £45,000 – £50,000 base salary, depending on experience and qualifications.
- £3,000 annual shift allowance.
- £500 per annum per CAT A approval, across up to nine approvals.
- Type pay for approved aircraft types.
- 33 days' holiday, inclusive of bank holidays.
- Defined Contribution Pension Scheme with company matching contributions between 4% and 7.5%.
- Life Assurance – 4 x base salary.
- Medicash health cash plan.
- Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 support and counselling.
- Employee rewards and recognition programme.
- Employee shopping and lifestyle discounts.
- Free on-site parking.
- Company-sponsored personal development opportunities.
- Access to LinkedIn Learning and ongoing training and development.
- Type training opportunities through in-house Part-147 training.
- Global development opportunities.
- Mentoring schemes.
- Company sick pay.
- Volunteering and charity days.
- Regular social events.
- Enhanced family-friendly leave policies.
The Opportunity
This is a fantastic opportunity for a CAT A Licensed Aircraft Engineer to develop their career within a specialist business aviation environment, working with a varied fleet of high-value aircraft and supporting customers across the UK and Europe.
You will join an experienced engineering team where safety, quality, professionalism and customer service are key priorities, with opportunities to build your aircraft type experience and progress your career.
Interested?
If you are a CAA CAT A Licensed Aircraft Engineer looking for a permanent opportunity at Farnborough Airport, we would be keen to hear from you. Apply today with your CV and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch to discuss the opportunity in more detail.
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