Willis Aviation

Leases and maintains commercial aircraft engines

B1 Aircraft Engineer Contractor

Aviation Operations & Aircraft MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeDarlington, UKNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

Hold a UK CAA Part 66 B1 license.
Have supervisory experience running base or line maintenance checks.
Hold current type ratings on Boeing 737NG aircraft.
Have knowledge of Part M, Part 145, Part 66, and Part 147.
Have knowledge of Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO) requirements.
Be Human Factors qualified.
Be Electrical Wiring Interconnection System (EWIS) qualified.
Be Special Federal Aviation Regulation 88 (SFAR 88) qualified.
Communicate effectively in written and spoken English.
Be able to work in accordance with approved maintenance data.

Responsibilities

Certify and support staff, exercising privileges in accordance with the individual authorisation document.
Supervise base maintenance activities and allocate work effectively.
Ensure completion and certification of all customer-required work to high compliance standards.
Adhere strictly to approved maintenance data and company procedures.
Interact with Quality Auditors to ensure the quality function can perform unhindered.
Implement the Quality Policy and address Human Factors issues.
Work in and maintain facilities to a high standard.
Perform maintenance in accordance with approved maintenance data.
Record maintenance clearly and unambiguously.
Attend all required training, including aircraft type training when additional type coverage is required by the organization.
Ensure tooling and equipment are used in accordance with relevant instructions and organizational procedures.
Maintain tooling and equipment as directed by the Designated Airworthiness Manager (DAM).
Report problems and suggest improvements to the Safety and Compliance Manager when necessary.
Maintain the organization's Maintenance Organization Exposition (MOE) and procedures as current and accurate documents reflecting the maintenance organization.
Maintain and uphold a Just Culture in the approved maintenance organization.
Submit internal occurrence reports to the Safety and Compliance Manager when required, and ensure colleagues do the same.
Prepare relevant work packages and formally hand them to maintenance personnel as applicable.
Review completed work packages, identify errors or omissions, and liaise with maintenance personnel to make corrections so the system accurately reflects performed maintenance activities.
Archive electronic copies of completed work packages and send original documentation to the relevant Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO).
Promote a positive safety learning culture by reporting occurrences and potential hazards and applying continuous improvement and Human Factors principles.

B1 Aircraft Engineer Contractor - B737

Willis Aviation · Darlington, United Kingdom · Full-time · Posted 2025-10-21

Workplace: on_site

Description

We’re seeking skilled contract engineers to be part of a high-performing team delivering essential services across aircraft disassembly, maintenance, storage, and return to service with an immediate start.

This contract will offer a minimum of 200 hours per month until Spring 2026, with the opportunity to be extended or return in September 2026.

What You’ll Do

As a Licensed B1 Engineer, you’ll play a key role in ensuring aircraft maintenance is carried out to the highest standards, in compliance with regulatory and company requirements. You’ll supervise base maintenance activities and act as certifying staff on Boeing 737NG aircraft right at the heart of our operations at Teesside International Airport.

Licensed Aircraft Engineers are responsible for performing maintenance on time and by the applicable requirements, regulations, and approved standards so that all maintenance is released to service in a safe and compliant manner. The Licensed Aircraft Engineer role also includes tasks not directly related to maintenance, but crucial to the overall functioning of the organization.

Responsibilities

Certify and support staff and exercises privileges in accordance with the individual authorisation document.
Supervise base maintenance activities and allocate work effectively.
Ensure completion and certification of all work required by customers to high compliance standards.
Adhere strictly to approved maintenance data and company procedures.
Interacting with Quality Auditors to ensure that the quality function can perform unhindered.
Implementation of the Quality Policy and Human Factor issues.
Working in and maintaining facilities to a high standard.
Performing maintenance strictly in accordance with approved maintenance data.
Recording maintenance in a clear, unambiguous manner.
Attending all required training, including aircraft type training when the organization requires additional type coverage.
Ensure that tooling & equipment is used following the relevant instructions and organization procedures.
Maintain tooling & equipment as directed by the DAM.
When necessary, report problems and suggest improvements to the Safety and Compliance Manager.
Maintenance in respect of the organization’s MOE & procedures to remain an up-to-date and accurate document reflective of the maintenance organization.
Maintain and uphold a Just Culture in the approved maintenance organization.
Submit internal occurrence reports to the Safety and Compliance Manager when required and ensure colleagues to do the same.
Prepare relevant work packages and formally hand them to maintenance personnel as applicable.
Review completed work packages, identify errors and/or omissions, and liaise with maintenance personnel to have appropriate corrections made to ensure the system is reflective of maintenance activities performed.
Archive electronic copies of completed work packages and send original documentation to the relevant CAMO.
Actively support and promote a positive safety learning culture through the reporting of occurrences and potential hazards and by adopting continuous improvement and human factors principles with their work.

Requirements

UK CAA Part 66 License B1
Supervisory experience running base or line maintenance checks.
Current type ratings on Boeing 737NG.
Knowledge of Part M, Part 145, Part 66 & Part 147.
Knowledge of CAMO.
HF Qualified.
EWIS Qualified.
SFAR88 Qualified.
Ability to effectively communicate both written and verbally in the English language.
Ability to work IAW-approved maintenance data.

Benefits

About Us

Willis Aviation Services Limited are part of Willis Lease Finance Corporation, a pioneer and provider of global aviation services for over 45 years. Our facility at Teesside International Airport provides base maintenance, return to service, aircraft disassembly, short and long term aircraft storage, and ground and cargo handling services.

At Willis Aviation Services Limited (WASL), we are committed to fair hiring practices and building a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace. We value every individual’s contribution and make employment decisions based on job-related criteria such as qualifications, experience, and the ability to perform the role.

These are exciting times for Willis Aviation Services Limited as we continue to grow. If you’re ready to make a difference in aviation, apply today.

To Recruitment Agencies

WASL does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate submissions from agencies. All unsolicited profiles will be treated as the property of WASL, and no fees will be paid unless engaged by Willis Aviation.

This applies to any CVs sent directly to employees or managers without prior agreement with our internal Talent Acquisition team.

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About the Company

Willis Aviation

Leases and maintains commercial aircraft engines

Willis Aviation leases aircraft engines to airlines, OEMs, and MROs worldwide, offering short- and long-term leases and engine pooling programs. It combines leasing with engine and aircraft trading, engine pools, asset management, and end-of-life solutions through its related services. It also provides Part 145 maintenance, line and base maintenance, disassembly, parking/storage, FBO and ground/cargo handling via its service units, with a 24/7 global team for AOG support. The goal is to give customers a competitive edge through Power to Spare Worldwide by delivering flexible leasing plus end-to-end aviation services.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Coconut Creek, FL
Founded: 1985

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