Job title: B1 Licensed Engineer (Mobile Service Team) - Luton
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Salary type: Annual
Location: Luton, UK
Job published: 2026-07-10
Job ID: 48793
Contact name: Brookelyn Snyman-Rogue Snyman-Rogue
Contact email: brookelyn@volantesrecruitment.com

Job Description

B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer (Mobile Service Team)
Location: Luton
Hours: 5-5-4 Shift Pattern, 7am-7pm

Volantes Technical Recruitment are seeking a skilled B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer to join one of our leading clients Mobile Service Team, based at Luton and travelling at short notice throughout the South of England and occasionally worldwide locations. This is a rare opportunity to join a fantastic team of driven and talented engineers who thrive on delivering first class service and support.

 

This role will provide and perform certification of rapid response Aircraft Maintenance services from Mobile Support Units and line station facilities. The successful candidate will join a long established and respected forward-thinking company that has a proven pedigree in career development within the organisation with type and non-type training provided to develop your skills and capabilities.

 

Main Responsibilities:
- Responsible for Line Scheduled and Unscheduled/AOG service delivery/certification

- Working as part of a small team and individually with responsibility to co-ordinate Line and AOG events to conclusion

- Responsible for ensuring that the allocated MST vehicle is always properly provisioned, clean, and ready for service prior to leaving shift.

- Accountable for Compliance with all procedures detailed within the GAEL Maintenance Organisation Expositions (EASA/CAA)

- Accountable for Compliance with all company health and safety policies, procedures and COSHH requirements

 

Skills, Qualifications and Experience required:

Essential

An Unrestricted UK CAA Part 66 B1 Licence with at least one of the below type ratings:

Bombardier BD-700 Global Express

Bombardier Challenger 350

Bombardier Challenger 604/605/650

Bombardier Challenger 850

Embraer EMB-505 Phenom 300

Embraer EMB- 135/145

Cessna Citation 560XLS

Cessna Citation 680/680A

* UK Part 66 Licence Category A must have held Cat A privileges on at least one of the type ratings listed.

Extensive experience as a line/base certifying engineer, with experience in AOG support roles, preferably in mobile support

Extensive aircraft maintenance experience with a wide knowledge and skill range in servicing, inspection repair and modifications

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Hold a valid Passport and UK Driving Licence

Flexible and able to travel at short notice

 

Desirable

Good understanding of the concepts and requirements of SMS, Quality Assurance and Audits

Line management experience including the ability to delegate work, set clear directions and manage workflow

Strong mentoring and coaching skills

Ability to train and develop subordinate’s skills and foster teamwork among team members