A B2 Aircraft Engineer is responsible for the maintenance, inspection, repair, and certification of aircraft avionics systems to ensure airworthiness and regulatory compliance. The role focuses on electrical, electronic, and avionics equipment including navigation, communication, flight control, instrumentation, and related systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on aircraft avionics and electrical systems.
- Troubleshoot and rectify faults in navigation, communication, and flight control systems using approved technical data.
- Carry out system testing, calibration, and functional checks using specialist tools and test equipment.
- Install, configure, and integrate avionics modifications, upgrades, and service bulletins.
- Certification & Compliance
- Certify work performed in accordance with Part-66/Part-145 (or relevant local aviation authority) requirements.
- Ensure all tasks comply with manufacturers’ manuals, company procedures, and aviation regulatory standards.
- Complete and maintain accurate maintenance records, worksheets, and technical logs.
- Ensure adherence to safety protocols and maintain a clean, safe working environment.
- Support quality audits and ensure compliance with Maintenance Organisation Exposition (MOE) and Quality Management System (QMS).
- Report defects, incidents, and non-conformities through proper channels.
- Assist in diagnosing complex technical issues and provide engineering solutions.
- Work closely with B1 engineers, planners, supervisors, and flight operations teams.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to apprentice or junior technicians.
- Line maintenance (airside) or base maintenance (hangar).
- Shift-based work, often including nights, weekends, and on-call duties.
- Physically demanding tasks requiring working at height, in confined spaces, and in varying weather conditions (for line operations).
Qualifications & Requirements
- EASA/CAA Part-66 B2 License (or equivalent FAA/other authority certification).
- Type ratings on specific aircraft (e.g., A320, B737, A330, business jets, helicopters, etc.) – desirable or required depending on employer.
- Completed recognized aircraft engineering apprenticeship or equivalent technical training.
- Several years of relevant maintenance experience (line or base).
- Eligibility to work and sign certificates for an approved maintenance organization (AMO/MRO).
Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills. - Proficient understanding of aircraft electrical and avionics systems.
- Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
- Competence in using avionics test equipment (e.g., multimeters, BITE tools, oscilloscopes).
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- High attention to detail with strong safety awareness.
