This is a shift based role including days & nights
As a Line Maintenance Check Delivery Engineer, you’ll be responsible for the on-time delivery of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance tasks—including A-Checks, service bulletins, modifications, and AOG recovery. You’ll lead engineering teams, certify maintenance activities, and collaborate across departments to ensure aircraft readiness and regulatory compliance.
Why AirTanker?
AirTanker is a vital part of the UK’s defence capability, delivering air-to-air refuelling and air transport services to the RAF and MOD. We operate at the intersection of military precision and commercial innovation. As a Line Maintenance Check Delivery Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring aircraft are maintained to the highest standards—delivering complex scheduled and unscheduled checks that directly support flight readiness and mission success. Your leadership, technical expertise, and commitment to safety will help sustain AirTanker’s global air mobility and refuelling operations.
What's in it for you?
- Operational Impact: Be at the heart of aircraft readiness, working alongside Certifying Engineers and Shift Managers to deliver maintenance that keeps missions on track and aircraft in the air.
- Recognition & Responsibility: Take ownership of complex maintenance inputs and be recognised for your expertise through C and B license authorisations.
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with a tight-knit team that values integrity, safety, and innovation
- Comprehensive Benefits: Including private medical insurance, bonus scheme, EV scheme, contributory pension, and more.
- Adventure & Belonging: Battlefield tours, adventure training, and family fun days.
What you'll be doing
- Lead and manage engineering teams to deliver maintenance inputs aligned with KPIs.
- Certify tasks under C and B license authorisation.
- Drive continuous improvement in maintenance processes.
- Collaborate with CAMO and other departments to meet contractual and safety standards.
- Act as the point of contact for safety and welfare during maintenance inputs.
What you'll bring
- CAA B1 or B2 & C Licence with A330 Type Rating.
- Proven experience in both Line and Base Maintenance.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multi-zone teams and adapt to changing maintenance plans.
- Experience with Envision MRO or similar systems.
- Apply now and be part of a team where your expertise truly makes a difference.
About AirTanker
AirTanker is a flexible and responsive world leading aviation service provider. Our capability spans across end-to-end maintenance, military and civil flying programmes, training and major aircraft upgrades.