{"id":62946,"date":"2026-08-23T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-22T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.desiblitz.com\/jobs\/job\/licensed-aircraft-engineer-b1-2-mechanic-fitter\/"},"modified":"2026-08-23T07:27:29","modified_gmt":"2026-08-23T06:27:29","slug":"licensed-aircraft-engineer-b1-2-mechanic-fitter","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/www.desiblitz.com\/jobs\/job\/licensed-aircraft-engineer-b1-2-mechanic-fitter\/","title":{"rendered":"Licensed Aircraft Engineer B1.2\/\u00a0Mechanic\/Fitter"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Swift Aero Maintenance is growing and we have multiple positions open!<\/p>\n<p>We are seeking\u00a0skilled <strong>Licenced Aircraft Engineers and Mechanics \/Fitters <\/strong>to join our maintenance team. In this hands-on role, you will carry out scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspections, fault diagnosis and repairs to ensure aircraft remain safe, compliant and serviceable. You will have opportunity to work on a range of aircrafts including: Diamond, Piper, Slingsby, Robin, Cessna, Cirrus, Extras and others.\u00a0This is an excellent opportunity for\u00a0motivated individuals with strong technical knowledge and standards and a commitment to safety, quality and teamwork.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>While a B1.2 licence is desirable, the position is open to applicants who do not currently hold the licence, as we are committed to supporting staff with their professional development and helping them work towards obtaining the relevant qualification.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Working hours:<strong> Monday &#8211; Friday 8am &#8211; 4.30pm <\/strong>with occasional\u00a0opportunities for overtime.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Responsibilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Perform aircraft maintenance in accordance with approved procedures and regulations.<\/li>\n<li>Perform fault finding, repairs and component replacement in accordance with approved maintenance data and company procedures.<\/li>\n<li>Perform both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance whilst always prioritising safety and regulatory compliance.<\/li>\n<li>Contributing to the effective day-to-day operation.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure maintenance activities are executed efficiently and on time.<\/li>\n<li>Maintain the cleanliness and upkeep of maintenance facilities and equipment.<\/li>\n<li>Check, repair, and modify mechanical, electrical and electronic aircraft components and systems.<\/li>\n<li>Complete maintenance documentation.<\/li>\n<li>Support with conducting audits.<\/li>\n<li>You must comply with health, safety, environmental and sustainability rules and regulations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Requirements\/ Qualification:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>UK CAA or EASA Part-66 Cat A licence, or progress toward licence application (desirable).<\/li>\n<li>NVQ Level 3 completed in a recognised engineering qualification or the equivalent experience.<\/li>\n<li>Previous aircraft maintenance experience desirable.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Strong understanding of aircraft mechanical systems, maintenance practices and technical documentation.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to read and interpret maintenance manuals, task cards and engineering instructions.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to\u00a0complete tasks within defined timescales.<\/li>\n<li>You must be able to work professionally and responsibly on your own and as part of a team.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>You must be an excellent team player and communicator.<\/li>\n<li>You must possess excellent attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.<\/li>\n<li>Full UK driving licence (desirable).\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What we offer\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\nWe offer a competitive salary, ongoing training, opportunities for career development, and the chance to work in a professional aviation environment where safety and quality come first.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Free parking on site<\/li>\n<li>Cafe on site.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Overtime at 1.5 rate\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Pension<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you are a safety-focused Aircraft Engineer\/ Mechanic with a strong work ethic and a passion for aviation engineering, we would like to hear from you.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RIGHT TO WORK:<\/strong>\u00a0Candidates must possess right to work\u00a0in the United Kingdom. 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