B1/B2 Licensed Engineers

About the Company

2Excel is a high-performance aviation services business that specialises in doing difficult things well. It has grown significantly since inception and operates across multiple sites in a wide variety of activities including search and rescue, charter, capability development and aircraft maintenance.

Since 2019 2Excel has been working on its Excalibur project, a flight test aircraft created as a flying laboratory for combat air technology. It forms part of the UK's Future Combat Air System (FCAS), which will include the core fighter being developed under the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) as well as a broader range of capabilities such as uncrewed aircraft, information systems and weapon systems.

Role Overview

2Excel is looking for B1 and/or B2 licensed engineers to join a newly created team at Boscombe Down in Wiltshire, delivering an engineering programme that will see its flight test aircraft contribute to the development of the UK's Future Combat Air System.

Licensed Engineers play a crucial role in ensuring the airworthiness of the aircraft, performing maintenance tasks and conducting inspections in compliance with regulatory standards and company procedures. The role reports to the Station Engineer and generally works Monday to Friday, with flexibility to accommodate emergency situations, unscheduled maintenance or project deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct scheduled and unscheduled maintenance tasks plus modifications on the 757 aircraft, including inspections and repairs, in accordance with approved data and regulations.
• Perform troubleshooting and fault diagnosis to identify and rectify defects in aircraft systems, avionics and components.
• Carry out aircraft certification and release to service activities as a B1 and/or B2 licensed engineer, ensuring all work meets the required standards and that documentation is accurately maintained.
• Collaborate with other maintenance personnel, engineers and support staff to achieve efficient workflow and minimise aircraft downtime.
• Adhere to all relevant safety protocols, procedures and regulations, promoting a culture of safety awareness and compliance within the team.
• Work at other 2Excel sites in line with business needs.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of aircraft systems, avionics and powerplants, with the ability to interpret technical manuals and drawings.
• Excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic skills, with meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to quality outputs.
• Effective verbal and written communication and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Eligibility to hold UK Security Clearance, which is a requirement of this role.

Licences & Qualifications

• CAA Part-66 B1 and/or B2 licence.
• Experience and/or type rating and recency on the Boeing 757 would be extremely advantageous.

Experience

• Experienced Licensed Aircraft Engineer; experience of large aircraft is essential.
• Experience of working in a Part 145 MRO environment, preferably with a good mix of line, base and modification experience.

What We Offer

• A generous salary.
• 25 days' holiday per year from day one, plus bank holidays.
• 5% matched pension scheme.
• Group life insurance.
• Health and wellbeing benefits including a health care cash plan and an employee assistance programme.
• 757 type rating training can be provided if required, bonded for two years after completion. Training is currently targeted to start in mid-May 2027, so candidates should be able to start shortly before that date.

Additional Information

Apply using the company application form and upload a CV; candidates are encouraged to use the covering letter function to show how they meet the requirements of the role.

2Excel is committed to promoting equitable treatment, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion, and is recognised as a Disability Confident Employer.

Requisition reference: TM1713762BosBLE (job post id 971573).