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Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom
Company: STS Aviation Services

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STS Aviation Services is hiring a B1 Licenced Engineer / Structures Engineer in Birmingham, United Kingdom.

In this role, you will work alongside the Lead Structures Subject Matter Experts to supervise a skilled team of technicians focused on structural and mechanical maintenance and modification projects. Your leadership will be key to ensuring safety, precision, and compliance across every stage of the programme. You will support task coordination, provide technical oversight, and help maintain operational efficiency throughout the production and modification lifecycle.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Detailed inspection IAW BAC Boeing aircraft corporation specifications
• Knowledge of RA-4807 (RA-4806) is followed and understood for certifying and support staff
• Interpret technical manuals, schematics, and regulatory requirements
• Track adherence to allocated task card hours for structures / mechanical maintenance and modifications
• Identify discrepancies between planned and actual hours, analysing root causes
• Escalate variations to stakeholders, including line managers, planners, and program team
• Recommend process improvements to optimise efficiency and resource allocation
• Support mechanical system testing, validation, and troubleshooting
• Provide mentorship to junior structures / mechanical personnel

Skills and Abilities:

• CAA/EASA Part 66 B1 License
• Type rated on Boeing 737NG
• Minimum of 10 years aircraft experience
• Previous modification experience
• Inspection experience in heavy modification programs
• Excellent knowledge of Aircraft systems
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Knowledge of MS Office applications
• Eligible to work and live in the UK
• Subject to UK security Vetting

Part-145 Training Requirements:

• Initial Human Factors; Continuation Training Human Factors
• Initial SFAR phase 1&2; Continuation Training SFAR phase 1&2
• Initial EWIS group 1&2; Continuation Training EWIS group 1&2
• ETOPS
• RVSM

About STS Aviation Services:

STS Aviation Services is the UK’s leading independent MRO provider. With state-of-the-art facilities in Birmingham, Manchester, Newquay, and Belfast, we offer base maintenance, line maintenance, modification, and aircraft engineering support across the commercial and defence sectors. Our teams solve complex challenges every day — and we take pride in doing it right the first time.

When you join STS Aviation Services, you join a group of professionals dedicated to safety, service, and success. We’re growing fast and looking for people who want to grow with us.

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STS Aviation Services is hiring a B1 Licenced Engineer in Birmingham, United Kingdom. This role supports complex depot maintenance operations and requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and regulatory knowledge within a Part 145 environment.

If you are an experienced B1 Engineer with Boeing 737NG or P8 Poseidon type ratings and a background in depot-level inspections, this is an opportunity to take a leading role in a high-profile maintenance programme.

Position Overview

Working alongside Senior Engineers and Production Managers, you will supervise an experienced team of mechanical and structures technicians. You will oversee detailed inspections in accordance with PDAMs AMMs, FIMs, and SRMs to ensure the highest technical and regulatory standards are maintained.

This role requires strong technical leadership, oversight of task execution, and continuous communication with programme stakeholders to ensure efficient delivery of the depot maintenance schedule.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed inspections in accordance with Boeing aircraft manuals
• Ensure knowledge and compliance with RA-4807 and RA-4806 requirements for certifying and support staff
• Interpret technical manuals, schematics, and regulatory requirements
• Track adherence to allocated task card hours for mechanical and structural maintenance and modifications
• Identify discrepancies between planned and actual hours and analyse root causes
• Escalate variations to line managers, planners, and programme stakeholders
• Recommend process improvements to optimise efficiency and resource allocation
• Support mechanical system testing, validation, and troubleshooting
• Supervise and mentor junior mechanical and structures personnel
• Act as a key point of contact for all mechanical and structural aspects of the programme
• Provide regular progress updates to Senior Engineers and Line Managers, including escalation of technical issues

Skills and Experience

• CAA or EASA Part 66 B1 Licence
• Type rated on Boeing 737NG and P8 Poseidon
• Previous P8 Poseidon authorisations
• Minimum of 7 years aircraft experience
• Previous depot maintenance experience
• Inspection experience within depot maintenance environments
• Excellent knowledge of aircraft systems
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Eligible to work and live in the United Kingdom
• Subject to UK Security Vetting

Part 145 Training Requirements

• Initial and continuation Human Factors training
• Initial and continuation SFAR Phase 1 and Phase 2 training
• Initial and continuation EWIS Group 1 and Group 2 training
• ETOPS training
• RVSM training

About STS Aviation Services

STS Aviation Services is a global provider of aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul solutions with facilities across the United Kingdom, United States, Ireland, and the Middle East. Our Birmingham operations support advanced commercial and defence aircraft maintenance programmes, delivering precision, compliance, and operational excellence at every stage.

If you meet the qualifications and are ready to take the next step in your engineering career, apply today.

STS Aviation Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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