UKCAA B1.3 LAE's - AW139
South UK

Volantes Recruitment are supporting our client based in the South looking to recruit B1.3 LAE's on the AW139.

Whilst having the type is an advantage, it is not a necessity and training will be provided.  

Key Details:
🔸Annual Salary up to £90k, with OT available
🔸7 days on, 7 days off (Work half the year!)
🔸AW139 Type Training if required
🔸Professional Development & Career Progression - fast expanding company
🔸Christmas shutdown, 30 days leave and other benefits

Please apply if this is of interest. 

**UK RIGHT TO WORK IS REQUIRED**

CAT A, B1 and/or B2 Licensed Aircraft Engineers

Location: Farnborough Airport, UK
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Industry: Business Aviation / Aircraft Maintenance / MRO
Shift Pattern: 4/5/5 – 10:00 to 22:00
Licence Required: UK CAA Part-66 CAT A, B1 and/or B2

About the Opportunity

Volantes Technical Recruitment is working with an established and highly respected business aviation maintenance organisation seeking experienced CAT A, B1 and/or B2 Licensed Aircraft Engineers to join its team at Farnborough Airport.

Our client provides specialist aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, supporting a range of business jets across the UK and Europe.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a professional engineering team within a well-established organisation offering competitive remuneration, ongoing training, career development and an attractive benefits package.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide Aircraft on Ground (AOG) support to business aviation customers.

• Carry out aircraft maintenance activities in accordance with manufacturer instructions, company procedures and regulatory requirements.

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance to the highest safety and quality standards.

• Ensure all maintenance documentation is accurately completed and compliant with regulatory requirements.

• Liaise with customers, manufacturers, regulatory representatives and internal engineering teams.

• Support aircraft troubleshooting, defect rectification and maintenance activities.

• Maintain excellent standards of professionalism, communication and customer service.

• Work effectively both independently and as part of a wider engineering team.

Essential Requirements

• Hold a valid UK CAA Part-66 CAT A, B1 and/or B2 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence.

• Have the unrestricted right to work in the UK.

• Hold a full UK driving licence and be able to travel when required.

• Strong understanding of aircraft maintenance procedures, safety standards and regulatory compliance.

• Excellent technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

• Strong communication skills and a professional, customer-focused approach.

• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities effectively.

• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high engineering standards.

• Flexible, proactive and adaptable approach to operational requirements.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience within business aviation or business jet maintenance.

• Type ratings or maintenance experience on aircraft including:

  • Cessna Citation

  • Embraer Legacy / Phenom

  • HondaJet

  • Bombardier business jets

• Experience providing AOG support or working within a line maintenance environment.

• Previous experience within a UK CAA or EASA Part-145 approved maintenance organisation.

Business aviation experience and relevant type ratings are preferred but not essential.

Salary & Benefits

Our client offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support professional development, wellbeing and work-life balance.

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.

• Shift allowance for the 10:00–22:00 working pattern.

• Additional type pay for approved aircraft types, up to a maximum of five.

• Family-friendly 4/5/5 shift pattern.

• Enhanced annual leave entitlement.

• Company pension scheme with matched contributions up to 7.5%.

• Life assurance worth 4x base salary.

• Company sick pay.

• Health cash plan.

• Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 support and access to counselling.

• Employee discount and benefits platform.

• Free on-site parking.

• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

• Aircraft type training opportunities.

• Access to online professional learning resources.

• Career progression and development opportunities.

• Mentorship and employee recognition programmes.

• Enhanced family-friendly leave policies.

• Volunteering opportunities and company social events.

Working Pattern

Location: Farnborough Airport
Shift Hours: 10:00–22:00
Shift Rotation: 4/5/5
Contract: Permanent

How to Apply

If you are a UK CAA Licensed Aircraft Engineer looking for your next opportunity within business aviation, we would welcome a confidential discussion.

Please apply directly or contact Volantes Technical Recruitment for further information.

All applications will be handled confidentially.

TECHNICAL SERVICES ENGINEER

ROLE PURPOSE:  

To assist the Technical Services Manager - Powerplant and thus ensure that the client has comprehensive Aircraft Powerplant continued airworthiness support.

YOUR TASKS:

• Technical Services provides engineering assistance to aircraft production in the form of troubleshooting systems defects and liaison with the aircraft/engine manufacturer. The department assesses technical documentation which is received from airworthiness authorities, manufacturers or vendors.
• To assist the Powerplant Department with material management. This involves, but not limited to, forecasting projected future consumption of materials, sourcing, pre-purchase approval review, post-purchase technical review of the paperwork, BTB trace review for LLP’s, managing material from source to final destination, managing the material through the shop process and ensuring that the material and it’s technical information is accurately reflected on the company’s management system (TRAX)
• To assist the Technical Services Manager - Powerplant and thus ensure that they have comprehensive Aircraft Powerplant continued airworthiness support.
• To accurately and effectively manage large volumes of material movement and ensure our Management System (TRAX) is updated accordingly in a timely manner.
• Ensuring compliance with Materials Receiving Inspection procedures
• Evaluation of new company aircraft for airworthiness compliance to determine Aircraft Powerplant / APU modifications that may be required.
• Researching Aircraft Powerplant / APU data in support of Service Bulletin assessment.
• Assessment of engineering requirements to enable efficient overhaul / repair of aircraft Powerplant / APU related components. (Requisitions and Quotations).
• Manage the full engine shop visit process from removal planning & work scope creation to invoice review and release paperwork review.
• Visit off-wing maintenance providers to carry out shop visit “table-top inspections”.
• Forecast future projected material consumption and source needed materials.
• Review multiple vendor options and pre-approve purchases.
• Review Life Limited Parts (LLP) Back-To-Birth (BTB) Trace pre-purchase and approve purchase.
• Manage the LLP BTB Folders for each Engine/APU for accuracy & currency.
• Soft Life Management for LRU’s and non-LLP components.
• Manage material movements for Engine / APU’s going to shop.
• Manage material movement for Engines/APU going through the shop process.
• Support for line maintenance on troubleshooting & technical support issues by liaison with OEMs, and Aircraft / Powerplant / APU Manufacturers.
• Provide technical and advisory support to the Maintenance, Quality, Stores and Flight Operations Departments.
• Full responsibility for Engine/APU Health Monitoring Program (EHM), compilation of engine/APU trend reports and recommendation of specific maintenance actions
• Monitor on-wing life of engines/APU, via EHM, LLP Life limitations, AD limitations.
• Evaluation of potential engines/APU’s for procurement.
• Monitor preservation and storage requirements for spare engines/APU.
• The assessments and analysis of Manufacturer’s Alert Service Bulletins, Service Bulletins, Service Letters and Fleet Team Digest notifications and making recommendations concerning the enhancement of aircraft Powerplant/APU reliability.
• Assessment of Powerplant/APU Systems related future requirements Mandated by Airworthiness Authorities.
• The assessments and analysis of Airworthiness Directives issued by the Federal Aviation Administration or other related Airworthiness Authorities.
• Any reasonable request from Management.
• Liaise with vendors and Civil Aviation Authorities.
  
  

 YOUR PROFILE: 

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience of Technical Services Powerplant Engineering.
• GE CF6-80C2 CAMO Technical Experience a distinct advantage
• A graduate or Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (EASA / FAA / ICAO Type II).
• Experience with the Microsoft Office suite of software, particularly PowerPoint and Excel.
• Experience using My Boeing Fleet, General Electric and the GE AirVault application would be considered an advantage.
• Experience with the Trax or AMOS Maintenance systems or other similar maintenance software would be considered an advantage.
• Experience using Engine Health Monitoring (EHM) software, particularly General Electric, would be considered an advantage.
• Experience interpolating Flight Data via a Flight Data Monitoring System would be considered an advantage.
• Experience reviewing Engine LLP/APU BTB Trace packages.
• Experience putting together Engine/APU LLP BTB trace packages.
• GE CF6-80C2 CAMO Technical Experience a distinct advantage.

UKCAA B1.3 Engineers – S92 / AW189 – Contract – Base Maintenance – Aberdeen

Volantes Technical Recruitment, partnering with our long-standing UK offshore rotary client to source experienced UKCAA B1.3 Licensed Engineers on a contract basis, supporting base maintenance operations in Aberdeen.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy, well-established hangar team working on the S92 & AW189. 

Contractors will be involved in scheduled and unscheduled heavy maintenance, including phase inspections, component changes, modifications and defect rectification, all in a safety-critical offshore support environment.

Contract Details:

• Location: Aberdeen (base maintenance hangar)
• Contract length: 6 Months inital contract with strong chance of extention
• Start: ASAP

Requirements:

• UK CAA B1.3 Part 66 licence
• Type rating on S92 and/or AW189
• Previous base or heavy maintenance experience on medium or heavy helicopters
• Strong commitment to operational safety, quality, and teamwork
• Able to work flexibly within a shift-based hangar environment

Apply Now:

To express interest, please submit your CV with your licence details, type ratings, current availability and expected rate.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Volantes Technical Recruitment is proud to be partnering with our long time UK offshore rotary client in sourcing highly motivated and experienced UKCAA B1.3 Engineers to support ongoing operations in Aberdeen.

These are exciting opportunities to join a dynamic operational team working on the Sikorsky S92, with upcoming transition to the AW189. Type experience on either aircraft is highly desirable.

There are positions available on both the line as well as in base maintenance as well as options in terms of the shift pattern too.

Requirements:

• UK CAA B1.3 Part 66 licence 

• Type rating on S92 and/or AW189 strongly preferred (however engineers without type will be considered with a view to enrolling on the next available course)

• Strong commitment to operational safety, readiness, and team coordination

Apply Now:

To express interest in either position, please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your licence details, relevant type ratings, and availability.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Director – Senior Executive, Aircraft Seating Program Management

Location: Everett, Washington, USA
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Industry: Aerospace / Aircraft Interiors / Seating
Level: Senior Executive / Director

About the Opportunity

Volantes Technical Recruitment is working with a leading aerospace organisation seeking an experienced Director of Aircraft Seating Program Management to provide strategic and operational leadership across its aircraft seating portfolio.

Our client is looking for an accomplished senior leader to oversee the full program lifecycle, including development, certification, production, delivery, entry into service and aftermarket support.

This is a senior executive opportunity with responsibility for portfolio profitability, program performance, customer satisfaction, organisational development and long-term business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction, priorities, investments and execution of aircraft seating programs, ensuring alignment with business and customer objectives.

• Maintain executive accountability for program cost, schedule, quality, technical performance, contractual obligations and profitability.

• Oversee program budgets, financial forecasts, revenue, margins, cash flow and performance recovery initiatives.

• Establish and maintain effective program governance, including milestones, resource allocation, risk management and change control.

• Lead executive program reviews, customer meetings, production readiness assessments and performance improvement initiatives.

• Act as the senior customer interface and escalation point for commercial, contractual, technical, quality and delivery matters.

• Oversee contract negotiations, proposals, pricing, RFQs and commercial agreements.

• Collaborate with Sales and senior leadership to support business growth, new opportunities and strategic planning.

• Drive cross-functional collaboration across Engineering, Certification, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance and Customer Support.

• Identify and mitigate portfolio risks while ensuring compliance with aerospace safety, quality and regulatory standards.

• Establish and monitor portfolio KPIs, providing accurate financial and operational reporting to executive leadership.

• Champion continuous improvement and consistent program management practices across multiple programs and sites.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of Program Directors, Senior Program Managers, Program Managers and associated personnel.

• Oversee workforce planning, recruitment, performance management and succession planning.

• Establish clear objectives, priorities and accountability across the program management function.

• Drive leadership development, operational efficiency and high-performing team cultures.

Experience & Qualifications

Essential:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Program Management, Operations, Finance or a related discipline.

• 15+ years of progressive experience within aerospace, aircraft interiors, aircraft seating, manufacturing, engineering or program management.

• Significant senior leadership experience managing complex aerospace development, certification, production and delivery programs.

• Proven P&L and portfolio management experience, including budgets, revenue, cost control, forecasting and profitability.

• Strong understanding of aerospace contracts, commercial negotiations, change management and risk mitigation.

• Demonstrated experience leading large, multidisciplinary teams and senior professionals.

• Experience working with airlines, aircraft manufacturers, suppliers and certification authorities.

• Excellent strategic planning, financial management, negotiation, communication and decision-making skills.

Desirable:

• Advanced degree in a relevant discipline.

• Direct experience within aircraft seating or cabin interiors programs.

• Experience managing global or multi-site aerospace operations.

• Strong understanding of EAC/ETC, Earned Value Management (EVM) and aerospace program financial controls.

Working Environment & Travel

The position is based in Everett, Washington, and involves working across office and aerospace manufacturing environments.

Domestic and international travel will be required as necessary to support customers, suppliers and program operations.

Successful applicants will be required to complete relevant pre-employment screening and background checks.

Benefits

Our client offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, which includes:

• Medical coverage

• Dental and vision reimbursement

• 401(k) retirement savings plan

• Life insurance

• Short-term and long-term disability coverage

• Paid time off and public holidays

• Paid parental leave and family leave provisions

• Educational assistance and professional development support

• Flexible spending benefits

• Wellness programmes and gym reimbursement

• Additional personal leave and employee benefits

Benefits are subject to eligibility and applicable company policies.

If you are an experienced aerospace executive with a strong background in aircraft seating, program management and commercial leadership, we would be interested in hearing from you.

Seat Design Engineer 

Volantes Technical Recruitment are currently supporting a premier global provider of aircraft cabin interiors, engineering, and manufacturing solutions with their search for a Seat Design Engineer to join their team in Everett, Washington.

The Role

You will be responsible for supporting the design, development, and substantiation of mechanical aircraft seating systems for production, retrofit, and product development programs. Works with Lead and senior engineers to develop engineering solutions that meet customer, OEM, regulatory, and internal requirements.

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical aircraft seating systems, installations, assemblies, components, and specifications.
• Create and modify seat designs using approved modeling, design, and engineering processes and tools.
• Interpret customer and OEM requirements, aircraft layouts, installation drawings, and applicable design standards.
• Develop and maintain engineering packages and documentation in accordance with internal, customer, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform engineering design checks, analysis, and validation with periodic technical guidance.
• Conduct preliminary stress, kinematics, and dynamic analyses and validate analytical models against test data.
• Troubleshoot mechanical seat-system issues and provide technical support for production, manufacturing, and in-service programs.
• Participate in design teams and coordinate technical activities with Engineering, Manufacturing, and other departments.
• Support engineering department goals, initiatives, and continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Engineering education and experience appropriate to independently perform intermediate-level mechanical design and analysis assignments.
• Experience with mechanical design, preferably involving aircraft seating, aerospace interiors, or related mechanical systems.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, OEM requirements, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Proficiency with applicable CAD/modeling and engineering tools.
• Working knowledge of mechanical design principles, preliminary stress, kinematics, dynamic analysis, and design validation.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across functional teams.
• Successful completion of required pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check.

Domestic or international travel may be required.

Interested?

If you are looking for your next opportunity and meet the requirements above, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact Volantes Technical Recruitment for further details.

Job title: UK CAA B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer – B737NG / A320

Location: Wales, UK
Contract type: Long-term contract
Rate: (outside IR35)
Benefits: Accommodation allowance provided

About the role

Volantes Technical Recruitment is looking for experienced UK CAA B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineers for long-term contract work in Wales. You’ll carry out scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, rectify defects and issue certification on B737NG and/or A320 family aircraft.

Requirements

• UK CAA Part-66 B1 licence
• B737NG and/or A320 type rating (we welcome applicants with either or both)
• Recent hands-on experience on type
• The existing right to live and work in the UK. We can’t offer sponsorship.

What’s on offer

• Accommodation allowance
• Long-term contract with stable, ongoing work

How to apply

Whether your current contract is coming to an end or you’re just looking for your next move, we’d like to hear from you. Apply with your up-to-date CV, or contact Billy McDougall directly:

Regional Engineer - Central

Base : Oxford

Our client is the world’s largest helicopter manufacturer and the company’s site at Oxford Airport is Britain’s civil helicopter hub.

They offer considerable experience in helicopter sales, bespoke completions, maintenance and spares support.  Its in-house engineering capabilities include design, customisation, installation, flight-testing and certification, as well as technical support, maintenance, training and the supply of spares for civil and military applications.

They offer a competitive base salary and a robust suite of benefits designed to support your health, wealth, and lifestyle:

• Holiday Allowance: We value loyalty and work-life balance; your annual leave entitlement grows with you, rewarding your commitment with an extra day of leave for each year of service (up to an additional 4 days) 
• Health: Private Medical Insurance (Bupa). You also have the flexibility to add family members to your policy at an additional cost. Other options include Health-care Cash Schemes and Den-Plan. 
• Future Wealth: up to 8% Company Pension contribution, when you contribute 6%. Plus Yearly Share Incentive Plans, and Discretionary Group Bonuses.
• Everyday Savings: Access to exclusive shopping discounts, including a cashback card to help your money go further.
• Lifestyle: Bikes to Work scheme (up to £3,000), Mydrive car purchase scheme, and Technology purchase schemes.
• Added Protection: Benefit from Personal Accident Insurance, Health-care Cash Schemes, and professional Financial/Legal advice. 
• Refer a friend Scheme : We offer a generous Referral Bonus for any successfully placed candidates you recommend to the business. 

The Opportunity 

As a B1 Licensed Field Engineer, you'll be responsible for the certification of maintenance and repairs on a variety of rotorcraft, including the popular H125, H135, H145 and the new H160. You'll play a crucial role in ensuring the safe, continued operation of our aircraft through:

• Conducting maintenance inspections and repairs
• Working independently within the Regional engineering team to maintain serviceability of the fleet.
• Managing customer’s expectations when on-site and upholding the Airbus standards at our line stations.

This is a field based working from home role that requires flexibility and initiative in order to provide a timely response to the needs of our customers in the field. This can vary from scheduled line maintenance tasks through to role equipment defect troubleshooting. 

The role will be based in the centre of England.

You will report directly to the Line Maintenance Manager, however this role will develop into a more autonomous position as the relationship builds with the customer.

A company pool van will be available for the engineer to use for this position. Tools will be provided.

After familiarisation it will be necessary to attend Oxford on occasions to supplement the staff there and assist when there are peaks in workload. 

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Expertise in engine and airframe systems, strong UK CAA regulatory knowledge, and excellent communication skills.

Education, Qualifications or Training

Essential

• Part 66 B1.3 Licence (Turbine Rotorcraft) with experience of Airbus Helicopters products.

Desired

• Type rated on any of the following:  EC135 T2/P2 , H135, H145, H125, H160
• Familiarity with Police and/or Air Ambulance operations

Additional requirements

• This position is subject to National Security Vetting. Candidates must be able to obtain SC clearance, which generally requires having lived in the UK for the last five years. All successful applicants will also undergo a mandatory BPSS check. 
• Applicants must meet any/all requirements of Export Compliance Regulations.
• All candidates must possess the current, legal right to work in the United Kingdom. They will not be able to offer sponsorship for any employment Visas.