About the role
Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom
Company: STS Aviation Services
Note: All applicants must be authorised to work in the United Kingdom for any employer.
STS Aviation Services is hiring a B1 Licenced Engineer / Structures Engineer in Birmingham, United Kingdom.
In this role, you will work alongside the Lead Structures Subject Matter Experts to supervise a skilled team of technicians focused on structural and mechanical maintenance and modification projects. Your leadership will be key to ensuring safety, precision, and compliance across every stage of the programme. You will support task coordination, provide technical oversight, and help maintain operational efficiency throughout the production and modification lifecycle.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
Detailed inspection IAW BAC Boeing aircraft corporation specifications
Knowledge of RA-4807 (RA-4806) is followed and understood for certifying and support staff
Interpret technical manuals, schematics, and regulatory requirements
Track adherence to allocated task card hours for structures / mechanical maintenance and modifications
Identify discrepancies between planned and actual hours, analysing root causes
Escalate variations to stakeholders, including line managers, planners, and program team
Recommend process improvements to optimise efficiency and resource allocation
Support mechanical system testing, validation, and troubleshooting
Provide mentorship to junior structures / mechanical personnel
Skills and Abilities:
CAA/EASA Part 66 B1 License
Type rated on Boeing 737NG
Minimum of 10 years aircraft experience
Previous modification experience
Inspection experience in heavy modification programs
Excellent knowledge of Aircraft systems
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Knowledge of MS Office applications
Eligible to work and live in the UK
Subject to UK security Vetting
Part-145 Training Requirements:
Initial Human Factors; Continuation Training Human Factors
Initial SFAR phase 1&2; Continuation Training SFAR phase 1&2
Initial EWIS group 1&2; Continuation Training EWIS group 1&2
ETOPS
RVSM
About STS Aviation Services:
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