Airworthiness Engineer - Agile Aircraft

Airworthiness Engineer - Agile Aircraft

Location: Teesside
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: From £50,000 + competitive benefits

About the Opportunity

Our client is a leading aviation organisation delivering specialist airborne services across the UK and internationally. With a strong focus on operational excellence and safety, they support complex aviation missions through advanced aircraft platforms and highly skilled personnel.

They are now seeking an experienced Airworthiness Engineer - Agile Aircraft to join their Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO). This is a key role responsible for ensuring the continued airworthiness of a diverse and dynamic fleet, operating within a highly regulated environment.

The Role

Reporting to the Airworthiness & Technical Support Lead, you will take ownership of continuing airworthiness activities for the agile aircraft fleet, ensuring full compliance with all relevant aviation regulations and standards.

You will act as a technical authority, supporting both operational and strategic objectives while maintaining the highest levels of safety, compliance, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Manage all continuing airworthiness activities in accordance with applicable regulations (including EASA, UK CAA, UK MAA and others as required)
Ensure aircraft are maintained in an airworthy condition, with all required documentation valid and up to date (e.g. CofA, ARC, PtF, etc.)
Lead Aircraft Maintenance Programme (AMP) management, including maintenance planning, variations, and defect rectification
Oversee compliance with Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins and other regulatory requirements
Manage deferred defects, concessions, and liaise with OEMs/DOAs
Oversee modifications, technical records, MEL, mass & balance, and maintenance check flights
Support reliability monitoring, trend analysis, and obsolescence management
Contribute to Safety Management System (SMS) reporting and investigations
Support audit processes, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
Act as a key point of contact for technical and airworthiness matters

Experience & Qualifications

Extensive experience in Continuing Airworthiness Management within commercial and/or military aviation
Strong working knowledge of EASA, UK CAA, UK MAA (and ideally FAA) regulations
Experience managing airworthiness within an agile or ex-military aircraft environment (desirable)
Knowledge of Safety Management Systems (SMS) (essential)
Familiarity with ISO standards (9001, 14001, 45001, 27001) (desirable)
One of the following:
Part 66 Aircraft Maintenance Licence (or equivalent), or
Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering degree, or
Relevant apprenticeship/qualifications with significant industry experience
Eligibility to obtain SC-level security clearance

Personal Attributes

Strong leadership and mentoring capability
Confident communicator across all levels
Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities
Resilient, proactive, and solution-focused
High level of integrity and professionalism

Additional Information

On-call responsibilities (24/7 rota)
Occasional out-of-hours work may be required
UK and international travel involved
Opportunity to deputise for senior leadership

Benefits

Competitive salary
Generous pension contribution (up to 12% matched)
Bonus scheme
Private medical options
Electric vehicle scheme
Wellbeing initiatives and additional perks

Diversity & Inclusion

Our client is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. They are also supportive of Armed Forces personnel, veterans, and their families, and provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process where required.

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