About this role
This is a shift based role attracting a shift allowance of £5,628 As a B1 Licensed Engineer, you will carry out and certify aircraft maintenance activities in accordance with regulatory and company quality standards. Working closely with the Shift Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring tasks are completed safely, accurately, and efficiently to meet operational demands and customer contractual requirements. Why AirTanker? AirTanker is a vital part of the UK’s defence capability, delivering air-to-air refuelling and air transport services to the RAF and MOD. We operate at the intersection of military precision and commercial innovation. As a B1 Licensed Engineer, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring our aircraft remain airworthy, safe, and mission‑ready. By certifying maintenance activities, leading technical tasks, and upholding the highest airworthiness standards, you will directly influence the reliability, performance, and operational availability of the Voyager fleet. Your expertise ensures that every aircraft leaving the hangar meets the strictest regulatory and safety requirements, contributing to the success of a nationally important aviation operation. Technical Ownership: Take responsibility for certifying complex maintenance tasks, using your expertise to influence the quality, safety, and accuracy of engineering outputs. Operational Impact: Play a direct role in maintaining and certifying a mission‑critical fleet, ensuring aircraft availability, reliability, and operational readiness. Problem‑Solving & Technical Challenge: Work on varied and technically demanding tasks, including structural repairs, modifications, and AOG recovery operations, building deep hands-on expertise. Comprehensive Benefits: Including private medical insurance, bonus scheme, EV scheme, contributory pension, and more. Adventure & Belonging: Battlefield tours, adventure training, and family fun days.