Licensed Aircraft Engineer (RAF / MoD)

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  • Location: Wolverhampton, West Midlands
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Salary: £49000 - £50000 per annum + Company Benefits
  • Published: 12 October 2026

Licensed Aircraft Engineer (RAF / MoD)

Wolverhampton, West Midlands

£49,000-£50,000 + Training + Progression + Security Clearance + Enhanced Pension + Company Benefits

Are you a Licensed Aircraft Engineer or similar looking for an exciting and unique 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 a Licensed or Part Licensed Aircraft 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 role, you will be responsible for carrying out aircraft engineering and both line and depth maintenance activities to meet contractual requirements, ensuring compliance with Part 145 and other legislation. You will also be responsible for diagnostics and continuous improvement works as you liaise with a broad range of teams.

This varied role would suit a Licensed Aircraft Engineer from either a civilian or military background looking to join a global leading engineering company offering an exciting workload and unrivalled training and progression.

The Role:

  • Carry out aircraft maintenance activities on a range of military aircraft
  • Ensure compliance with Part 145, civilian legislation and company approvals for all maintenance tasks
  • Collaborate with a multi-disciplined team and military colleagues to deliver safe, serviceable aircraft
  • Liaise with and supervise team members to maintain high standards of safety and delivery
  • Undertake diagnostics and continuous improvement work

The Person:

  • Licensed Aircraft Engineer
  • Local to or moving to Wolverhampton
  • British Citizen / able to obtain Security Clearance

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Reference Number: BBBH27701

If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

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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