B1.3 Aircraft Engineer

Licensed B1.3 Base Maintenance Engineer
Location: Staverton, GloucestershireContract: 2 MonthsRate: £75.00 per hour LtdIR35 Status: Outside IR35Shift Pattern: 4-6-4 Rotation or Monday-Friday (40+ hours per week)
Overview
A premium rate. An Outside IR35 contract. A rotation that works.Morson Edge is recruiting for a Licensed B1.3 Base Maintenance Engineer to support rotary-wing maintenance operations at Staverton.This opportunity sits within an established Part-145 maintenance environment supporting the EC135 and H145 fleet. Working within a highly experienced engineering team, you will play a key role in delivering planned and emergent base maintenance activities, supporting aircraft availability across critical aviation operations.With a £75.00 per hour Ltd rate, Outside IR35 status, and the option of a 4-6-4 rotation pattern, this is the sort of contract that rarely stays available for long.
The Role
You will support Base Maintenance activities, aircraft modifications, component workshop activities, and aircraft installations, ensuring all maintenance is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with regulatory requirements.This is a certifying role requiring strong rotary-wing experience, excellent technical judgement, and a thorough understanding of UK aviation regulations.
Key Responsibilities

Carry out Base Maintenance activities on EC135 and H145 aircraftCertify maintenance in accordance with Part-145 requirementsConduct inspections, repairs, modifications, and fault rectificationWork closely with Supervisors, Certifying Staff, and Maintenance Co-ordinatorsIdentify maintenance requirements and request appropriate parts, materials, and equipmentEnsure all maintenance activities comply with approved procedures and regulationsReport technical discrepancies and findings to engineering managementSupport aircraft availability and operational requirementsAssist with Line Maintenance activities where requiredSupport continuous improvement, safety, and lean working initiativesProduce engineering handover reports as required

Requirements
Essential

EASA / UK CAA Part-66 B1.3 Aircraft Maintenance LicenceCategory C LicenceStrong rotary-wing maintenance backgroundExtensive Base Maintenance and modification experienceThorough understanding of aircraft airframe and engine systemsStrong knowledge of Part-145 requirements and UK CAA regulationsExperience applying SMS and Human Factors principlesExcellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Desirable

EC135 Type RatingBK117D2 / H145 Type RatingCategory B2 LicenceHEMS or Police Aviation experience

Experience

Minimum 5 years UK aviation industry experienceStrong rotary-wing operational maintenance backgroundExperience supporting aircraft technical operations within regulated environmentsProven ability to work within safety-critical maintenance organisations

The Setting

Staverton, GloucestershireEstablished Part-145 rotary maintenance facilityEC135 and H145 fleet support4-6-4 rotation pattern or Monday-Friday workingTypically 40+ hours per weekProfessional engineering environmentImmediate requirementOutside IR35 engagementPremium £75.00 per hour Ltd rate

A sought-after licence.A specialist fleet.A contract where experience earns its value.If you're a B1.3 Licensed Engineer with strong rotary base maintenance experience and availability for an immediate start, this is one to consider.