Be at the heart of actionFly remote-controlled drones into enemy territory to gather vital information.

Apply Now

B2 Licensed Engineer

Daniel Owen Ltd
Birmingham
10 months ago
Applications closed

Related Jobs

View all jobs

B2 Licensed Engineer - A320 & B737NG

B1.3 / B2 Engineer

Licensed Avionics Inspector-Night £5000 Sign On Bonus

Licensed Avionics Inspector Night Shift £5000 Sign on Bonus

B2 Avionics Mechanic 49106

Aerospace Maintenance Engineer

Job title: B2 Licensed Engineer

Location: Birmingham

Salary: up to £73,109 DOE

Our client provides comprehensive aircraft maintenance services globally. With state-of-the-art facilities in various continents, they are known for their exceptional skills specializing in extension MRO operations and modifications.

The B2 Engineer will be part of the quality and inspection department working alongside a team of experienced avionics technicians and supervisors. You will assist in coordinating tasks and certifying work packages during the extensive modification and production program.

Responsibilities for the B2 Engineer

  • Complete strip/removal of equipment
  • Installation of complex wiring hardness and modifications to existing wiring
  • Wiring terminations and testing
  • Removal and installation of various shelves, panels and equipment
  • Loom manufacture and teams
  • Systems testing

Essential skills, knowledge and experience required for the B2 Engineer

  • EASA Part 66 B2 Licence
  • Type rated on Boeing 737NG
  • 12 years aircraft experience
  • Aircraft production supervisory experience
  • Modification experience
  • Military aircraft experience is essential
  • Avionic system knowledge is essential
  • Full accountability and ownership or his / her work
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Eligible to work and like in the UK
  • Subject to UK security Vetting

B2 Licensed Engineer Training requirements:

  • Initial Human Factors; Continuation Training Human Factors
  • Initial SFAR phase 1&2; Continuation Training SFAR phase 1&2
  • Initial EWIS group 4; Continuation Training EWIS group 4
  • ETOPS
  • RVSM

UmhpYW5uYS5CZWNrZXR0LjU5ODUwLjEyMjcxQGRhbmllbG93ZW4uYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif

Subscribe to Future Tech Insights for the latest jobs & insights, direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

Space Industry Recruitment Trends 2025 (UK): What Job Seekers Need To Know About Today’s Hiring Process

Summary: UK space‑sector hiring has shifted from pedigree‑first screening to capability‑driven evaluation across the full stack—spacecraft systems, payload/RF, flight software, GNC/ADCS, propulsion, structures/thermal, AIT (assembly–integration–test), mission/ground operations, reliability/radiation, and compliance (ECSS, export control). Employers want proof you can build, test, operate and scale space systems safely and economically. This guide explains what’s changed, what to expect in interviews & how to prepare—especially for satellite/spacecraft engineers, payload & RF/MM‑wave, flight & ground software, GNC/ADCS, power/thermal, AIT/test, mission ops, data/EO, and space product/TPM roles. Who this is for: Systems engineers, payload/RF engineers, flight software & FDIR, GNC/ADCS, power/thermal/structures, propulsion, AIT/test, reliability/radiation, QA/compliance, ground segment/cloud, mission operations, EO/data processing, and product/programme managers targeting roles in the UK space ecosystem.

Why Space Careers in the UK Are Becoming More Multidisciplinary

The UK’s space sector is growing fast — from satellite systems and Earth observation to satellite communications, space robotics, propulsion, space data analytics, and mission operations. But the nature of space work is changing. Projects involving satellites, launch systems, space robotics and ground infrastructure are now embedded in regulation, public perception, human interaction and cross-disciplinary design. Space careers in the UK used to be dominated by engineers, astrophysicists, systems analysts and telemetry experts. Today, they increasingly demand fluency not only in aerospace, software, electronics & data, but also in law, ethics, psychology, linguistics & design. After all, space systems operate under treaties, privacy constraints, public scrutiny, international collaborations and human interfaces. In this article, we explore why space careers in the UK are becoming more multidisciplinary, how those allied fields intersect with space work, and what job-seekers & employers must do to thrive in this evolving cosmos.

UK Space Team Structures Explained: Who Does What in a Modern Space Department

The UK space sector is rapidly expanding. With growth in satellite design, Earth observation, communications, launch systems, space science, downstream applications, and regulatory and operational services, there’s rising demand for skilled professionals across many disciplines. Building a high-impact space organisation requires well-defined team structures, clear roles, strong collaboration, and alignment across engineering, science, operations, regulation, and commercial functions. If you are applying for roles via UKSpaceJobs.co.uk or hiring into your company, this guide will help you understand the principal roles you’ll find in a space team, how they interact during mission lifecycles, what skills UK employers expect, salary norms, common challenges, and best practice for structuring space teams that succeed.