General information
Vacancy Reference number
003289
About us
At Aer Lingus, we believe in going above and beyond to connect people, places and possibilities. Whether working at the airport, in our offices or at home - every employee has a role to play in making Aer Lingus the heart of travel to, through and beyond Ireland for generations to come.
How do we do this? We Put Safety First. There's nothing more important. We Are Customer Focused. We champion the customer and go above and beyond to get things just right for them. We're Stronger Together. With a ‘how can I help?' attitude, we communicate and collaborate to achieve shared success. We Own It. We do what we say we're going to do and always follow through. We Look Forward. We build the future by embracing change today.
What we offer
As well as offering you a competitive salary, career advancement opportunities and staff travel benefits (with Aer Lingus and many other international airlines), you will also have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment and to join a team of amazing professionals who are passionate about the aviation industry. To learn more about the exciting benefits and opportunities that await you at Aer Lingus please visit our website.
At Aer Lingus, we embrace diversity and believe in providing equal opportunities to all qualified individuals. We are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive and respectful work environment that values employees' unique backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We do not discriminate based on race, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected status. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from all candidates who share our passion for aviation. If you have any questions or require any accommodations to support you in your application, please contact us at recruit@aerlingus.com.
Vacancy details
Role title
LHR Nightshift B1/B2 Engineer
Your role
Are you passionate about aviation and want to play an integral role in Ireland’s only 4-star airline? If so, Aer Lingus is looking for people like you! We currently have a position open for the role of Aircraft Engineer (EASA Part 66 CAT B1/B2) to join our London Heathrow Line Maintenance team. This is a unique opportunity to join Aer Lingus, servicing our fleet of over 50 aircraft that fly to over 100 destinations across Europe and North America. This role requires the successful candidates to take responsibility for the maintenance and certification of A320/321 aircraft. We are looking for highly motivated individuals with a proven track record in an aircraft maintenance environment.
In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, we offer you the opportunity to grow your career with one of Ireland’s most iconic brands.
- Performance and certification of Line Maintenance work.
- To perform maintenance to the highest airworthiness standards in compliance with the Aer Lingus MOE.
- Perform duties assigned by your supervisors in a safe, timely and diligent manner in accordance with the approved standards and company procedures.
- Full utilization of all IT systems in use throughout the maintenance department.
- Adherence to all company, regulatory and Health and Safety requirements.
- Be proactive in implementing the Aer Lingus security of aircraft program.
- Strict adherence to the relevant airport regulations and directions.
- Maintain the work environment and work vehicles in a clean and safe condition.
- Play an active part in the continuous improvement programs which are ongoing within the Maintenance and Engineering Department.
- Responsible for the delivery of key KPIs for the department.
Your qualifications and key criteria
To be considered for the role of Aircraft Engineer, candidates must meet the following:
- Hold a current unrestricted EASA Aircraft Maintenance B1 and/or B2 Licence with A320F, CFM56 and LEAP.
- Familiarity and experience of using IT systems including the MS Office Suite.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Self-motivated, with proven organisational skills.
- Strong technical judgement and trouble-shooting skills.
- Excellent problem solving, analytical and decision making skills.
- Proven ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
- An enthusiastic team member with a positive attitude to work effectively in an ever-changing environment.
- A high level of flexibility including a willingness to travel on request to assist with recovery of aircraft in AOG situations.
- Capable of and prepared to work shift, based on a 24 x 7 pattern.
- Fluent in English, both spoken and written.
- Eligible to live and work in the U.K. without restriction (i.e. British Citizen passport holder or EU Passport Holder).
- Hold a valid EEA / UK passport allowing unrestricted worldwide travel.
- Be eligible to apply and obtain relevant ROI and UK immigration/ entry visas required for role.
- Hold a full clean driving licence.
- Able to provide details of 2 verifiable references.
- Prepared to complete a medical questionnaire and medical examination.
- Able to pass a strict airport security vetting procedure which includes a 5-year background check.
At Aer Lingus, we embrace diversity and believe in providing equal opportunities to all qualified individuals. We are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive and respectful work environment that values employees' unique backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We do not discriminate based on race, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected status. If you have any questions or require any accommodations to support you in your application, please contact us at recruit@aerlingus.com.
Desirable criteria
Hold a current authorisation in respect of the EASA Aircraft Maintenance, in B1 or B2 category on A320 aircraft.
Hold a type rating on the A320 (CFM-56) (LEAP-1A).
Familiarity and experience of using the AMOS computer system.
Division / Department
Technical - Maintenance
Contract type
employee recruitment - permanent
Job location
Job location
United Kingdom, London, Heathrow