Senior Licensed Engineer

Application Deadline: 23 January 2026

Department: Production Part 145

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: AAG Defence Services

Description

Job title: Senior Licensed Engineer
Reports to: Head of Operations
Location: RAF Brize Norton, Carterton, Oxfordshire 
*Unfortunately we cannot offer sponsorship for those who do not have eligibility to live and work in the UK.
AAG Defence Services is a MAA Part 145 Approved Maintenance Organisation (AMO) based in RAF Brize Norton, UK. We work in partnership with Airbus Aerospace & Defence to supply dedicated MRO services, including heavy and line maintenance, to the Royal Air Force’s fleet of A400M Atlas aircraft. Our committed and flexible team of over 100 engineers and management are based at RAF Brize Norton in a dedicated 24,000m², three-bay facility designed to optimise the maintenance of the aircraft. AAG Defence Services is a subsidiary company of Atlantic Aviation Group.

Atlantic Aviation Group With over 60 years of experience, Shannon based Atlantic Aviation Group (AAG) is one of Europe’s leading independent aviation solution providers. The company has a strong reputation of providing customers with a complete range of solutions including; aircraft maintenance & modifications, technical, engineering and design services, logistics and material solutions and international training. This reputation is built on a proud history and tradition of superior craftsmanship, technical expertise and continuous training, which is supported by our flexible, open and partnership-based customer relationships.

The company provides a range of aviation solutions including; Part 145 Aircraft Maintenance, MAA Part 145 Aircraft Maintenance (AAG Defence Services), CAMO & Technical Services, Part 21 Design Services and EASA Part 147 Training provides aviation training to airlines, MRO’s and companies around the world.

AAG have an exceptional opportunity for a highly-motivated career focused and ambitious Licensed Engineer / Licensed Technician (Supervisor) seeking a role in a challenging, fast-paced and rewarding environment. Our aim as a team is to attract and develop key talent across all levels of our growing aviation business.

Shift will be 5, 5, 4 day shift 0700 - 1900
Job Purpose
An MAA or Part 66 B Licensed Aircraft Engineer responsible for crew performance and development. This includes and is not limited to, individual performance, competence assessment, training, motivation, performance and discipline. SLE will also be responsible for:

Key responsibilities:
Safety & Quality and HSE: 

• Compliance with organisational policies and procedures detailed in the AAGDS MOE and supporting documentation. 
• Responsible for ensuring organisational and individual operational safety and security procedures are implemented, including but not limited to: 
• Ensuring the production team and any associated working parties adhere to the HSAWA 1974. 
• Ensuring compliance using guidance and direction through the MOE including associated procedures and the organisations SMS and H&S policies.
• Driving a 0% injury culture by ensuring team adherence to C.O.S.H.H., Risk Assessments, including the requirement to wear PPE as instructed by COSHH Assessments and SDS information. To challenge those who disregard these rules. 
• Delivering Team briefs, ensuring Shift Brief points are communicated from the Management. 
• Responsible for carrying out the daily bay safety inspections and 5S is completed to the highest standard at the start of shift. Not limited to, but including staging, tail docking (when relevant). All documentation is completed and signed for such as Wing grip, Fuel Tank Permits and bay specific Risk Assessments. FBZ-130 forms are updated and archived.
• Ensure that Aircraft Ground Equipment (AGE), hand tools and general equipment is maintained in a serviceable, safe, clean and tidy condition, reporting any faulty equipment immediately to the Tool Custodian and carrying out root cause of fault. Reporting negligence, lack of training and trending as necessary. 
• Complying with the AAGDS internal reporting requirements.
• To assist the Shift Lead updating local procedures and work instructions as the requirement arises to ensure robust and effective working processes are in place. 

People Responsibilities:

• Promote and drive a positive behaviour culture through leading by example. Provide leadership and encourage team development and growth through mentorship and individual engagement.
• Responsible for the leadership of the Pro