Avionics Engineer (B2 / RAF / MOD)

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  • Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Salary: £75000 - £77000 per annum + Company Benefits
  • Published: 12 October 2026

Avionics Engineer (B2 / RAF / MOD)

Cheltenham, West Midlands

£75,000-£77,000 + Training + Progression + Security Clearance + Enhanced Pension + Company Benefits

Are you an Avionics Engineer or similar with a part 66 B2 AML looking for a technical, one of a kind opportunity to join one of the UK’s largest engineering and defence organisations with a global reputation?

Do you want to join a business who pride themselves on their high standards of work as well as their excellent short, and long-term training, development and progression opportunities?

On offer is the exciting opportunity for an Avionics Engineer to join on of the worlds largest engineering and defence organisations. Established around 150 years ago, this business has built a solid reputation worldwide as a powerhouse within the defence industry.

In this varied role, you will be responsible for carrying out planned line and base maintenance work for rotary aircraft and avionics systems. You will work on a broad fleet to ensure continuing airworthiness through fault diagnosis, avionics repair and electrical system maintenance. Further to this you will be responsible for ensuring high quality of work as you liaise with other departments and customers.

This dynamic role would suit an Avionics Engineer with B2 experience looking to join a global leading engineering company offering the chance to work on specialist aircraft whilst providing the opportunity for unrivalled training and progression.

The Role:

  • Carry out PPM line maintenance work on rotary aircraft and avionics systems
  • Diagnose faults, repair avionics and electrical systems in line with CAMO
  • Undertake base maintenance activities as required
  • Responsible for ensuring serviceable tools, equipment, materials and airworthiness data are available to assist with maintenance
  • Liaise closely with team members, other departments and customers to ensure high quality of work

The Person:

  • Avionics Engineer or similar
  • Possesses CAA part 66 B2 AML
  • British Citizen / able to obtain Security Clearance
  • Commutable to Cheltenham

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Reference Number: BBBH27703

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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