B2 Licensed Aircraft Engineer

Job Description

About the Company STS Aviation Services provides aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul services to commercial and military aviation customers around the world. Its teams support aircraft maintenance, modification, engineering and production programmes with a commitment to safety, quality and operational excellence. Role Overview STS Aviation Services is hiring B2 Licensed Aircraft Engineers in Birmingham, United Kingdom, on both contract and permanent terms, working a rotating day and night shift pattern. The position supports a major aircraft production and modification programme. Working alongside the Lead Avionics Subject Matter Expert, the engineer supervises a skilled team of avionics technicians, conducts detailed inspections, coordinates assigned work and supports avionics testing, troubleshooting and validation. The successful candidate acts as a key point of contact for avionics matters, provides regular progress updates and escalates technical, scheduling or resource issues as required. Job title: B2 Licensed Aircraft Engineer Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom Employment type: Contract or permanent Shift pattern: Rotating day and night shifts Work authorisation: Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the United Kingdom Security requirements: Appointment is subject to UK security vetting Key Responsibilities Supervise and support a team of avionics technicians. Conduct detailed inspections in accordance with Boeing Aircraft Corporation specifications. Ensure avionics work meets required quality, safety and regulatory standards. Interpret technical manuals, engineering schematics and regulatory requirements. Coordinate avionics maintenance and modification tasks. Support the efficient execution of the aircraft production and modification programme. Act as a key point of contact for avionics-related programme requirements and work closely with the Lead Avionics Subject Matter Expert. Provide regular progress updates to the line manager and report technical, scheduling or production issues. Track adherence to allocated task card hours for avionics maintenance and modification work, comparing planned hours with actual completion hours. Analyse the causes of schedule or labour-hour discrepancies and escalate variations to line managers, planners and programme stakeholders. Recommend process improvements that support efficiency and resource allocation. Support avionics system testing, validation and troubleshooting. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior avionics personnel. Promote a culture of safety, quality and operational accountability. Licences & Qualifications Valid CAA or EASA Part-66 B2 licence. Boeing 737NG type rating preferred but not essential. Part-145 training requirements Candidates should hold, or be able to complete, the following: Initial and continuation Human Factors training. Initial and continuation SFAR Phase 1 and Phase 2 training. Initial EWIS Group 1 and Group 2 training, EWIS Group 1 Module G training, and continuation EWIS Group 1 and Group 2 training. ETOPS training. RVSM training. Experience Strong knowledge of aircraft avionics systems. Previous aircraft modification experience. Ability to supervise and mentor avionics technicians. Ability to coordinate technical work within a production or modification environment. Requirements Ability to interpret technical manuals, schematics and regulatory documentation. Strong troubleshooting and technical problem-solving skills. Excellent interpersonal skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organisational skills. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. Eligible to live and work in the United Kingdom. Able to meet UK security vetting requirements. Additional Information Both contract and permanent opportunities are available. STS Aviation Services is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• Job title: B2 Licensed Aircraft Engineer
• Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom
• Employment type: Contract or permanent
• Shift pattern: Rotating day and night shifts
• Work authorisation: Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the United Kingdom
• Security requirements: Appointment is subject to UK security vetting
• Supervise and support a team of avionics technicians.
• Conduct detailed inspections in accordance with Boeing Aircraft Corporation specifications.
• Ensure avionics work meets required quality, safety and regulatory standards.
• Interpret technical manuals, engineering schematics and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate avionics maintenance and modification tasks.
• Support the efficient execution of the aircraft production and modification programme.
• Act as a key point of contact for avionics-related programme requirements and work closely with the Lead Avionics Subject Matter Expert.
• Provide regular progress updates to the line manager and report technical, scheduling or production issues.
• Track adherence to allocated task card hours for avionics maintenance and modification work, comparing planned hours with actual completion hours.
• Analyse the causes of schedule or labour-hour discrepancies and escalate variations to line managers, planners and programme stakeholders.
• Recommend process improvements that support efficiency and resource allocation.
• Support avionics system testing, validation and troubleshooting.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior avionics personnel.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality and operational accountability.
• Valid CAA or EASA Part-66 B2 licence.
• Boeing 737NG type rating preferred but not essential.
• Initial and continuation Human Factors training.
• Initial and continuation SFAR Phase 1 and Phase 2 training.
• Initial EWIS Group 1 and Group 2 training, EWIS Group 1 Module G training, and continuation EWIS Group 1 and Group 2 training.