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Cubiq Recruitment
Cubiq Recruitment

Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor

London On-site 5-10 yrs exp Staffing and Recruiting 35 employees£75k – £93k / year
Sponsorship verifiedAircraft MaintenanceSupervisory ExperienceDecision MakingTechnical UnderstandingDefect Rectification
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Requirements

Candidates must hold a UK CAA Part 66 B1 or B2 Licence with at least one type rating or an EASA B1 or B2 Licence with an E190 type rating. A strong line maintenance background and previous supervisory experience in aviation maintenance are essential.

Job Description

Aircraft Maintenance B1/B2 Engineer & Supervisor opportunities – London


I’m currently recruiting for experienced Aircraft Maintenance Supervisors to join a busy line maintenance operation in London, supporting a modern Embraer fleet in a high-frequency airport environment.


This is a hands-on supervisory role where you’ll be leading day-to-day maintenance activity across scheduled and unscheduled work, defect rectification, and AOG recovery. You’ll be right in the mix with the team, not sat on the side-lines.


Fast-paced, high standards, and a proper operational environment where no two shifts are ever the same.


What I’m looking for


  • UK CAA Part 66 B1 or B2 Licence with at least 1 type rating, OR
  • EASA B1 or B2 Licence with E190 type rating
  • Strong line maintenance background
  • Previous supervisory experience in aviation maintenance
  • Confident decision maker in operational pressure situations
  • Good technical understanding across aircraft systems
  • Current Embraer 190 type rating is desirable however type training will be provided to successful candidates.
  • Airside pass eligibility


What you'll be doing


  • Leading by example in promoting the highest standards of professionalism, safety, technical excellence, and team performance within the maintenance environment.
  • Carry out scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, defect rectification, and troubleshooting on company aircraft as directed by the Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor or Line Maintenance Manager.
  • Deputise for the Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor when required, supporting daily operations and ensuring effective team coordination.
  • Ensure the highest levels of airworthiness, compliance, quality, and safety are consistently maintained in line with company procedures and regulatory requirements.
  • Exercise the privileges of all company authorisations held in accordance with approved maintenance practices and procedures.
  • Support company charter operations, including AOG recovery and casualty aircraft recovery activities across the network when required.
  • Operate in full compliance with company policies, Health & Safety regulations, and industry best practices at all times.
  • Carry out, coordinate, or arrange maintenance and repair of company tooling, ground equipment, and vehicles as required.
  • Maintain full compliance with all mandatory company training, continuation training, and regulatory requirements necessary to perform the role effectively.


Total package


  • Up to £92,000 total earnings in year 1 (including shift allowance and sign on bonus)
  • £3,000 sign-on bonus
  • E190 type course for licenced engineers without this already
  • Enhanced overtime at x2
  • Private medical insurance
  • Staff travel benefits worldwide
  • 5-5-4 shift pattern with planned weekends off
  • EV scheme, cycle to work & retail discounts
  • 24 days inclusive annual leave
  • Pension plan- 10%
  • Life assurance- 4 x annual basic salary
  • Company sick pay
  • Referral bonus scheme
  • A range of salary sacrifice schemes including electric vehicle scheme and cycle to work scheme
  • Gym and retail discounts
  • Staff travel benefits including unlimited basic and premium standby tickets on worldwide flights through the parent company.


Sponsorship


UK sponsorship is available for experienced UK CAA Part 66 B1 engineers currently outside the UK who already hold an Embraer 190 type rating.


If this sounds like your next Aircraft Engineer Supervisor role, apply with your CV today!


Contact me - 0161 524 5942

Email - a.thornton@cubiqrecruitment.com

Skills

Aircraft MaintenanceSupervisory ExperienceDecision MakingTechnical UnderstandingDefect RectificationTroubleshootingAOG RecoveryComplianceSafety StandardsTeam CoordinationHealth & Safety RegulationsMaintenance CoordinationEmbraer 190 Type RatingLine MaintenanceOperational Pressure Management

About Cubiq Recruitment

We help ambitious, high-impact deeptech firms hire the people they need to scale, from engineers and data scientists to software developers, operators and leadership teams. Our work spans some of the most technically demanding markets in the world, including AI, ML, robotics, cleantech, and future mobility. We’ve spent over a decade building the networks, sector knowledge and delivery models that make hiring in these industries faster and more reliable. Whether you’re building your first product team, hiring founding engineers, ramping up production, or hiring strategic leadership, we focus on understanding exactly the stage you’re at and the people that will move you forward. With consultants working the UK, Europe, and North American markets, and hiring solutions that range from single placements to full project teams, we're the partner you need when it comes to hiring business-critical talent.

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