Chief Licensed Aircraft Engineer

This senior permanent role is responsible for ensuring the safe, compliant and effective delivery of maintenance activities across UK and international operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the assigned aircraft maintenance function in accordance with UK CAA, UK MAA, EASA and company regulatory requirements
Ensure all maintenance activities are delivered safely, compliantly and within the scope of organisational approvals
Provide professional leadership to Engineering Delivery Managers, Crew Chiefs and Team Leaders
Drive a strong safety, quality and compliance culture throughout the engineering organisation
Ensure sufficient manpower, tooling, equipment and facilities are available to support maintenance operations
Oversee maintenance planning to ensure the safe, effective and timely delivery of aircraft maintenance programmes
Ensure the accurate recording and certification of maintenance activities, including Certificates of Release to Service
Support technical investigations, occurrence reporting and root cause analysis activities
Lead the closure of audit findings, safety investigations and regulatory actions
Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and ISO 27001 management systems
Develop and mentor engineering personnel to build capability, resilience and succession within the team
Drive performance, accountability and continuous improvement across the maintenance function
Manage customer and stakeholder relationships while balancing operational, regulatory and commercial requirements
Support UK and overseas operations, including occasional travel and deployment requirements
Deliver maintenance programmes safely, efficiently and within agreed budgets

Essential Requirements:

Extensive experience in aircraft maintenance management within a highly regulated aviation environment
Unrestricted UK CAA Part 66 B1 or B2 Licensed Aircraft Engineer qualification, or equivalent military aircraft engineering experience
Strong working knowledge of UK CAA, UK MAA and EASA regulatory requirements
Experience managing maintenance operations within an Approved Maintenance Organisation
Practical knowledge of Safety Management Systems and aviation compliance frameworks
Understanding of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and ISO 27001 standards
Proven experience leading, coaching and developing engineering teams
Demonstrable experience delivering cultural change and continuous improvement initiatives
Strong communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills
Excellent organisational and time management abilities, with the capacity to deliver under pressure
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related business systems
Ability to obtain and maintain SC Security Clearance
Medical fitness to undertake engineering duties and operational travel requirements

Desirable Experience:

Experience within military aviation or defence aviation environments
Experience supporting multiple aircraft fleets and maintenance programmes
Experience leading regulatory audits and managing corrective action programmes
Eligibility to obtain DV Security Clearance where required
Experience managing significant organisational change programmes
Experience operating within international maintenance environments
Knowledge of contract delivery and budget management within aviation operations

Role Benefits:

Opportunity to lead a critical aircraft maintenance function within a highly regulated aerospace environment
Senior leadership responsibility across safety, compliance, engineering delivery and continuous improvement
Exposure to UK and international aviation operations
Professional development and team-building opportunities
If you are an experienced Chief Licensed Engineer with a strong background in aircraft maintenance management, regulatory compliance and engineering leadership, apply now to take on this senior opportunity in Northern Ireland
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed