B2 Licensed Aircraft Engineer

Draken International; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An aviation support company in Christchurch is seeking a B2 Licensed Aircraft Engineer to ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and operational performance in aircraft maintenance. The role involves supervising maintenance activities, certifying aircraft, and supporting teams. Ideal candidates will possess a CAA Part 66 B2 licence and demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills, while being eligible for UK Security Clearance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance.
• Proven ability to supervise and motivate engineering teams.
• Medically fit and willing to work shifts and travel for detachments.
• Eligible for UK Security Clearance and ITAR compliance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance across maintenance activities.
• Certify aircraft maintenance and supervise ground movements.
• Support aircraft operations at base and detached locations.
• Maintain accurate and timely aircraft documentation.
• Deputise for the Crew Chief when required.

Skills

Leadership and communication skills

Customer-focused

Proactive mindset

Ability to work under pressure

Team-oriented

Education

Unrestricted CAA Part 66 B2 licence

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

Location:Christchurch
Contract Type: Full-time | Permanent
Department: Aircraft Maintenance
Reports To: Crew Chief | Chief Engineer

Draken Europe provides critical aviation services to military and government customers worldwide. With a focus on safety, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence, we deliver high-performance aircraft maintenance and support solutions across a range of platforms.

Role Purpose

As the B2 Licensed Aircraft Engineer (LAE), you will support the Crew Chief and be responsible to the Chief Engineer for the safety, regulatory compliance, and operational performance of all Part-145/A8-23 aircraft maintenance activities. This includes both main base operations and detached locations, ensuring the effective delivery of customer contractual requirements.

You will also contribute to engineering decisions, mentor team members, and promote a culture of continuous improvement and safety-first.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance across all maintenance activities.
• Certify aircraft maintenance and supervise ground movements.
• Support aircraft operations at base and detached locations (UK & overseas).
• Maintain accurate and timely aircraft documentation.
• Coordinate engineering tasks to meet targets and budgets.
• Deputise for the Crew Chief when required.
• Promote SHE (Safety, Health & Environment) and Security standards.
• Drive continuous improvement and uphold company values.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Unrestricted CAA Part 66 B2 licence.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance.
• Proven ability to supervise and motivate engineering teams.
• Medically fit and willing to work shifts and travel for detachments.
• Eligible for UK Security Clearance and ITAR compliance.

Core Skills & Attributes

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Customer-focused with a proactive, safety-first mindset.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Team-oriented with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Confident, assertive, and self-motivated.

Special Conditions

• Aircraft Maintenance is highly regulated; safety and compliance are paramount.
• Flexibility to work additional hours and travel is essential.
• A commitment to promoting a “Just Culture” and reporting safety occurrences.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and licence extension.
• A dynamic and supportive team environment.
• The chance to work on unique and exciting aviation platforms.

Ready to take flight with Draken Europe?
Apply now and be part of a team that delivers excellence in aviation support.

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 You

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.