North Weald Flight Training
Chief Aircraft Engineer
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Chief Engineer / UK CAA Nominated Person
📍 North Weald Airfield, Essex
💷 Highly competitive salary, dependent on experience
FT Aero is seeking an experienced and motivated Chief Engineer to lead our light aircraft engineering operation at North Weald Airfield.
This is a senior and influential position for an accomplished general aviation engineer who is capable of being accepted by the UK Civil Aviation Authority as the relevant Nominated Person/Postholder.
The successful candidate will take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the engineering operation, ensuring that all work is completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with UK CAA requirements, the company exposition and approved procedures.
Key responsibilities
- Acting as the relevant UK CAA Nominated Person/Postholder, subject to formal CAA acceptance
- Leading and managing the engineering team
- Ensuring continued compliance with applicable UK CAA requirements and company approvals
- Planning, supervising and overseeing aircraft maintenance activities
- Maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and regulatory compliance
- Certifying maintenance within the privileges of your licence and company authorisation
- Supporting, mentoring and developing licensed, trainee and apprentice engineers
- Managing workloads, facilities, tooling, equipment, parts and technical records
- Working closely with FT Aero’s continuing airworthiness and management teams
- Helping to shape and develop the engineering operation as the business grows
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The successful candidate will
- Be capable of gaining UK CAA acceptance as the relevant Nominated Person/Postholder
- Hold a current and relevant UK CAA Part-66 Aircraft Maintenance Licence
- Ideally hold appropriate B1.2, B3 or equivalent privileges relevant to FT Aero’s aircraft and approval scope
- Have substantial experience in light aircraft or general aviation maintenance
- Have previous senior-certifying, supervisory or engineering-management experience
- Have a strong working knowledge of UK CAA requirements, approved procedures and regulatory compliance
- Demonstrate excellent leadership, organisational and decision-making skills
- Be practical, dependable and comfortable working in a busy general aviation environment
- Be committed to developing people and maintaining consistently high standards
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What FT Aero offers
- A highly competitive salary, dependent on experience
- A senior role with genuine influence and responsibility
- Excellent long-term career prospects
- The opportunity to shape and grow the engineering department
- Varied and interesting work across a diverse light aircraft fleet
- A friendly, professional and close-knit working environment
- A permanent position at North Weald Airfield
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Ready to lead the next stage of FT Aero’s engineering growth?
Please send your CV and a brief introduction to support@ftaero.co.uk.
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