B1.Licensed Aircraft Engineer Line & Heavies

B1.3 Licensed Aircraft Engineer – Permanent (Line & Heavies)

Our client is a leading aviation engineering organisation delivering complex maintenance solutions for helicopter fleets operating in high-integrity environments, with a strong focus on safety, technical excellence, and operational reliability.

Our client is seeking Licensed Aircraft Engineers (B1.3) to join their permanent engineering teams in Aberdeen, across both Line Maintenance and Heavies (Base Maintenance) operations. The positions involve carrying out and certifying maintenance activities to ensure aircraft airworthiness and compliance with approved maintenance standards.

Within Line Engineering, consideration may be given to candidates holding an A Licence, whereas roles within the Heavies business require a full CAA B1.3 Licence, with no flexibility for A Licence holders.

Perform and certify aircraft maintenance including scheduled inspections, MODs, and defect rectification

Oversee and certify work completed by unlicensed and specialist trades (Heavies)

Maintain airworthiness and maintenance standards

Issue certifications within the scope of authorisation

Report incidents or lapses in quality

CAA B1.3 Licence (role dependent as outlined above)

Relevant helicopter maintenance experience

Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively within small teams

Good IT skills and adaptability to new systems

Must have the current right to work in the UK without sponsorship

Aberdeen-based roster options include 4 on / 4 off, 6 on / 4 off, 4 on / 6 off, with potential for Mon–Fri or 14/14 patterns, working 11-hour shifts.

Due to current workloads, Simpson Booth regrets to inform that in the instance you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of your application, you are to consider your application unsuccessful at this time.