Programme jobs in United Kingdom

Do you want to say you helped put the next generation UK fighter jet into service? We’re looking for a Station Engineer to join our newly created team at Boscombe Down to deliver an exciting engineering programme that will see our Flight Test Aircraft contribute to the development of the UK’s Future Combat Air System (FCAS).

2Excel is a high-performance aviation services business that specialises in doing difficult things well. We have experienced significant growth since inception and that vector shows no sign of slowing down. Spread over multiple sites, engaging in a wide variety of activities including search and rescue, charter, capability development and aircraft maintenance, our people are at the heart of our business and, therefore, our priority.

Since 2019 we have been working on our Excalibur project; a flight test aircraft created as a flying laboratory for combat air technology. It is part of the UK’s Future Combat Air System (FCAS), which will include the core fighter being developed under the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), as well as a broader range of capabilities such as uncrewed aircraft, information systems and weapon systems.

As we enter the next phase of this project, we are seeking exceptional people to join our team to support the engineering programme at Boscombe Down in Wiltshire.

The Station Engineer is responsible for overseeing all operations related to the 2Excel hangar facility at Boscombe Down. Reporting to the 2Excel Engineering Head of Maintenance, this role will generally work Monday to Friday with flexibility to accommodate emergency situations, unscheduled maintenance or project deadlines. Key duties will include:

• Project manage all aircraft inputs, including coordinating and overseeing base maintenance and line maintenance.
• Collaborate with appropriate stakeholders for modifications, role changes and flight test activities.
• Oversee the hangar and surrounding areas ensuring they remain clean, organised and compliant with safety standards.
• Ensure the hangar is equipped with the necessary tools and resources to support aircraft operations.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate hangar personnel, allocating tasks and ensuring appropriate staffing levels.
• Enforce procedures and protocols to ensure the safety of personnel and aircraft and compliance with all aviation regulatory requirements.
• Assist in the preparation of the annual budget for the hangar facility, including personnel, maintenance, and operational costs. Monitor expenditures and ensure adherence to the budget.
• Prepare performance and operational reports as required.

You’ll be an experienced Aircraft Engineer, holding a CAA Part 66 B1 and/or B2 Licence, with the ability to hold a ‘C’ Licence. Whilst not essential, experience and/or type rating and recency on Boeing 757 would be extremely advantageous.

We’re looking for somebody with experience in a Part 145 Base Maintenance environment. If you have experience in modification and line activities alongside, this would be highly desirable. You will be the go to person on site, so you will need excellent knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations.

You’ll be an exceptional leader and a strong communicator, with the ability to build rapport at all levels of the organisation and with external customers and stakeholders. You’ll also have project management skills and be able to demonstrate experience of managing budgets, schedules and resources.

You will also need to be eligible to hold a UK Security Clearance which is a requirement of this role.

In return we can offer a generous salary, 25 days holiday per year from day one plus bank holidays, 5% matched Pension scheme, Group Life Insurance, Health and Wellbeing benefits including Health Care Cash Plan and an EAP, and much more.

Apply using our application form and upload your CV. You are encouraged to use the Covering Letter function to demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the role.

2Excel is committed to promoting equitable treatment, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion in our recruitment processes and among our workforce. In addition, we are proud to be recognised as a Disability Confident Employer.