B2 Aircraft Engineer - Avionics

Responsibilities

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.