Aircraft Engineer Mechanical

Draken International; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aircraft maintenance organization in the UK is seeking an Aircraft Engineer (Mechanical) to support aircraft maintenance activities. This role involves conducting scheduled maintenance and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates should possess strong technical English skills, an Aircraft Engineering Apprenticeship, and experience in aircraft operations. The successful applicant will be detail-oriented and committed to safety while working under tight deadlines. A competitive salary and benefits package are provided.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Bonus incentives

Discounted PMI

Electric car scheme

Wellbeing programmes

Qualifications

• Must have experience in service or commercial aircraft engineering operations.
• Candidates must be physically and medically fit to perform maintenance tasks.
• Flexibility to support aircraft recoveries outside normal hours is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct scheduled maintenance, component replacements, and inspections.
• Ensure safety standards are strictly adhered to.
• Complete maintenance documentation accurately.

Skills

Strong technical English skills

Basic mathematics

Good manual dexterity

IT literacy

Knowledge of Human Factors

Excellent communication skills

Education

Aircraft Engineering Apprenticeship

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Draken Europe offers exciting careers that matter.

We believe that mission success does not start with the mission itself. It begins with our people.

Draken also believes in fair reward and recognition for our employees. As such, we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including up to 12% matching pension contributions, bonus incentives, discounted PMI, electric car scheme, tech vouchers, wellbeing programmes and much more.

The Role

We are currently recruiting for a skilled Aircraft Engineer (Mechanical) to join our team and support aircraft maintenance activities under the guidance of a Licensed Aircraft Engineer (B1). The role requires a solid understanding of relevant aircraft maintenance regulations and a commitment to working safely and in full compliance with company procedures at all times.

Key Responsibilities

As an Aircraft Engineer – Mechanical, you will play a key role in maintaining and servicing aircraft in compliance with approved OEM data and company procedures. Working under the supervision of a Licensed Aircraft Engineer (B1), you will carry out scheduled maintenance, component replacements, defect rectification, inspections, aircraft reconfiguration, and refuelling. You’ll ensure strict adherence to safety standards, including SHE Technical Standards and risk assessment countermeasures, while actively contributing to our Safety Management System (SMS) culture. Responsibilities include accurate completion of maintenance documentation, tool and equipment control, maintaining cleanliness and compliance within work areas, and supporting aircraft ground movements. Occasional travel to support maintenance activities away from the home base may be required. This role demands a commitment to safety, precision, and continuous improvement in all aspects of aircraft maintenance.

We are seeking an individual with strong technical English skills (written and spoken), basic mathematics, and ideally an Aircraft Engineering Apprenticeship covering subjects such as English, Maths, and Physics. Experience in service or commercial aircraft engineering operations is desirable. The role requires the ability to work safely in line with risk assessments and technical instructions, good manual dexterity for using maintenance hand tools, and a trustworthy, motivated approach as part of a team. Candidates must be physically and medically fit to perform maintenance tasks, customer-focused with excellent communication skills, and able to work under tight deadlines while maintaining safety standards. IT literacy, including experience with MS Office, and knowledge of Human Factors are essential. Security clearance to meet UK and ITAR requirements is required, along with flexibility to support aircraft recoveries outside normal hours. A commitment to continuous improvement and adherence to organisational values is key, as well as confidence, self-motivation, and the ability to work collaboratively.

Our employee values

Draken is committed to eliminating unlawful and unfair discrimination and we celebrate the differences that a diverse workforce brings. A range of perspective and talent supports our values and drives our success, with a mix of voices generating better discussions, business decisions and outcomes for all.

At all our sites internationally, every member of the Draken Europe team is accountable to ensure that we are all treated fairly and with respect.

We are also an Armed Forces friendly organisation, and as part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, welcome applications from veterans and services spouses and partners who met the criteria in our job specifications.

In line with our Disability Confident Commitments, we provide reasonable adjustments to facilitate our interview process, please liaise with us if any reasonable adjustments are required.

About Us

Whether it is adversarial support, electronic attack or customised rotary-wing training, we offer the most accurate and advanced readiness training in the industry. Our vast, differentiated fleet, cutting edge hardware and experienced instructors are engaged to help your mission take off.

Being ready is not only a matter of when. But where. We provide services in the UK, US and across the NATO countries. Making sure that our allies can manoeuvre around defeat and prepare to prevail.