Job Title: Lead B1 Certifying Engineer – CAT C

Purpose of the Role

As the Lead B1 Certifying Engineer, you will oversee a team of B1 Engineers to ensure the safe, compliant, and efficient maintenance and repair of aircraft. Alongside your leadership duties, you will perform certifying responsibilities as a B1 Engineer and Category C holder, ensuring that all maintenance, inspections, repairs, and component replacements meet both airline and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Oversight

  • Lead, allocate, and monitor the daily work of B1 Engineers and Lead Technicians to ensure all tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and to the required standard.

  • Supervise maintenance activities, providing technical guidance and support on troubleshooting and defect rectification.

  • Evaluate team performance, offering constructive feedback and development opportunities to ensure continuous skill growth.

  • Manage handovers and ensure continuity of work between shifts, maintaining a high level of communication and adherence to safety and maintenance procedures.

  • Promote a culture of accountability, safety, and excellence across the maintenance team.

Certifying & Technical Duties

  • Review task cards with the Shift Manager to clarify priorities, documentation, and safety requirements before work begins.

  • Perform and certify scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance in accordance with approved task cards, manuals, and engineering instructions.

  • Conduct inspections, testing, and troubleshooting to accurately identify and resolve defects.

  • Sign off work performed within the limits of personal authorisation and ensure all records are completed to regulatory and company standards.

  • Maintain effective communication with engineers, technicians, and other departments to ensure smooth workflow and clear task ownership.

Operational & Cost Efficiency

  • Monitor material and time usage, minimising waste and duplication of effort.

  • Contribute to and implement cost-saving initiatives within the maintenance operation.

  • Uphold all safety and compliance standards, ensuring maintenance work aligns with company policies and GCAA/EASA regulations.

Key Competencies

  • Strong leadership and team management skills

  • Excellent communication and coordination abilities

  • Sound technical judgment and decision-making

  • Focus on quality, safety, and continuous improvement

  • Business and operational awareness

  • Commitment to ongoing learning and development

Qualifications

  • Valid or previously held EASA Part 66 or GCAA CAR 66 B1 Aircraft Maintenance Licence (unrestricted) with company approvals on Airbus A320/A321.

  • Category C Authorisation required.

  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a B1 Engineer in Base or Hangar Maintenance, with at least 1 year in a supervisory or team-leading capacity.

  • Strong working knowledge of GCAA standards and B1 maintenance practices.

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and technical reporting.

  • Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

About You

You are a confident, detail-oriented leader who thrives in a fast-paced maintenance environment. You take pride in ensuring operational safety and reliability, while motivating your team to perform at their best. Your technical expertise, communication skills, and focus on efficiency make you a trusted and respected figure in the hangar.