{"id":1144553,"url":"https://alion.io/job/airbus-b2-mfts-licensed-engineer","title":"B2 MFTS Licensed Engineer","company":{"id":3100,"name":"Airbus","domain":"airbus.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/airbus","size_band":"5000+","is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":{"grade":"A","score":99,"open_postings":112,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.009,"repost_share":0.036,"time_to_fill_p50_days":25,"computed_at":"2026-09-24T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"Industrial Engineering","role_family":"Industrial Engineering","seniority":"middle","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Shrewsbury, United Kingdom"],"countries":["GB"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":47000,"max_usd":90000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":13},"experience_years_min":3,"visa_sponsorship":true,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-23T14:17:01Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-23","last_verified_at":"2026-09-24T13:56:21Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":1,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":1},"description":"Job Description:\nB2 MFTS Licensed Engineer\nShawbury\nShift Pattern - Line B2 Shift:\nEarly shift: Monday - Friday, 0700 - 1530 with 30min unpaid break\nLate Shift: Monday - Friday, 1200 - 2030 with 30min unpaid break\nAbout AHUK...\nAirbus Helicopters is the world’s largest helicopter manufacturer and the company’s site at Oxford Airport is Britain’s civil helicopter hub.\nAHUK offers considerable experience in helicopter sales, bespoke completions, maintenance and spares support. Its in-house engineering capabilities include design, customisation, installation, flight-testing and certification, as well as technical support, maintenance, training and the supply of spares for civil and military applications.\nAHUK is the MoD’s chosen provider of helicopters and maintenance for its No.1 Helicopter Flying school (referred to as MFTS) located in RAF Shawbury (Shropshire) and RAF Valley (Anglesey).\nThe Reward: Why Join Airbus?\nWe offer a competitive base salary and a robust suite of benefits designed to support your health, wealth, and lifestyle:\n Holiday Allowance: We value loyalty and work-life balance; your annual leave entitlement grows with you, rewarding your commitment with an extra day of leave for each year of service (up to an additional 4 days) \n Health: Private Medical Insurance (Bupa). You also have the flexibility to add family members to your policy at an additional cost. Other options include Health-care Cash Schemes and Den-Plan. \nFuture Wealth: up to 8% Company Pension contribution, when you contribute 6%. Plus Yearly Share Incentive Plans, and Discretionary Group Bonuses.\nEveryday Savings: Access to exclusive shopping discounts, including a cashback card to help your money go further.\n Lifestyle: Bikes to Work scheme (up to £3,000), Mydrive car purchase scheme, and Technology purchase schemes.\nAdded Protection: Benefit from Personal Accident Insurance, Health-care Cash Schemes, and professional Financial/Legal advice. \nRefer a friend Scheme : We offer a generous Referral Bonus for any successfully placed candidates you recommend to the business. \nThe Opportunity\nUK CAA B2 Licensed Aircraft Engineer at RAF Shawbury, Shropshire.\nReporting to the Line Maintenance Manager, to support the MFTS operation.\nResponsible for the delivery of serviceable aircraft to meet the requirements of the daily flying programme.\nEnsuring compliance with Aviation regulations and Company procedures.\nAccomplishment of Maintenance inspections and repairs as directed by Maintenance Supervisors.\nComplete maintenance to a high standard to ensure continued safe operation of the aircraft.\nCompletion of maintenance, including electrical systems and avionics systems.\nSupervision of maintenance fitters and the certification of their work.\nAssist in day to day running of the Hangar, including aircraft movement and general housekeeping responsibilities.\nKnowledge and Skills\nWorking knowledge of UK CAA regulations including, but not limited to Part 145, Part CAMO and UK ANO\nThorough knowledge of electrical and avionics systems\nExperience in an Aviation engineering environment\nAbility to work as part of a team\nSelf-motivated and ability to work under own initiative\nStrong communication, organisational and leadership skills\nFlexible to the requirements of the company and needs of the customer\nOperational resilience and collaborative problem-solving\nFitter-to-LAE Pathway\nAircraft Avionics Technicians who are studying towards their UK CAA Part 66 B2 Licence who have completed at least 6 modules and have more than 3 years’ experience documented in their experience logbooks are also encouraged to apply.\nSuccessful candidates will be enrolled onto the AHUK Fitter to LAE Development scheme.\nEducation, Qualifications or Training\nEssential\nValid UK CAA Part 66 B2 Licence\nDesirable\nAirbus EC135 T3H\nAirbus BK117 D2\nType training will be provided\nCulture and Wellbeing\nIf you're looking for a better work-life balance, Shawbury (Shropshire) is a bit of a hidden gem. You get the peace of rural living, the River Roden right on your doorstep, and historic Shrewsbury just a quick 15-minute drive down the road. \nEmployee Assistance Program (EAP): Your mental health matters. Gain access to 24/7 confidential support, counseling, and resources for both your professional and personal life.\nThe Canteen Hub: A dedicated space to take a break and recharge.\nFuel Your Day: Enjoy free tea and coffee throughout the day, because sometimes the best ideas happen over a fresh brew.\nAdditional requirements\nThis position is subject to National Security Vetting. Candidates must be able to obtain SC clearance, which generally requires having lived in the UK for the last five years. All successful applicants will also undergo a mandatory BPSS check. \nApplicants must meet any/all requirements of Export Compliance Regulations.\nAll candidates must possess the current, legal right to work in the United Kingdom. Airbus will not be able to offer sponsorship for any employment Visa's.\nAlthough this role is primarily based at RAF Shawbury, on rare occasions there may be a requirement to work at other sites.\nData Protection\nBy submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.\nAirbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.\nWe reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.\nAfter this date the applications will then be reviewed, Feedback will be given and Interviews will be arranged. Please direct any questions relating to this job posting to contact.recruitment  in the first instance for the attention of the HR Team.\nThis job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.\nCompany:\nAirbus Helicopters UK LtdEmployment Type:\nPermanent-------\nExperience Level:\nProfessionalJob Family:\nProduction means/Maintenance By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.\nAirbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.\nAirbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to .\nAt Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. 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