Airworthiness Review Engineer

Job description

Airworthiness Review Engineer

Are you ready to own airworthiness reviews across a complex operational fleet? Do you want senior technical authority with real regulatory influence? Are you looking to progress as a recognised airworthiness leader? Would autonomy and impact motivate your next move?

Salary: £60-65k per annum

Location: Teesside (Darlington)

Working: On-site

Clearance: SC eligible or current

Contract Type: Permanent

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver and control Airworthiness Review Certificate activity across the fleet
• Act as the nominated regulatory authority for ARC and equivalent reviews
• Assure compliance with UK Civil Aviation Authority, Military Aviation Authority and aligned frameworks
• Provide governance oversight for continuing airworthiness and compliance activity
• Support aircraft import and export activity and regulatory engagement
• Influence safety investigations and continuous compliance improvement

Your experience

• 10+ years within continuing airworthiness management
• Part 66 B1 or B2 licence, relevant engineering degree, or equivalent professional standing
• Deep understanding of safety management systems and regulatory compliance
• Strong working knowledge of UK and international aviation regulations (MAA/CAA)
• Confident stakeholder engagement and technical leadership capability
• Experience mentoring or guiding airworthiness professionals
• Exposure to regulated defence or complex aviation environments

Benefits

• Competitive pension scheme up to 12%
• Structured career development within airworthiness and regulation
• Long term programme stability
• Supportive professional and safety driven culture

Key Words: Airworthiness Review, Continuing Airworthiness Management, ARC, UK CAA, Military Aviation Authority, Regulatory Compliance, Safety Management Systems, Part 66, Defence Aviation

Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to a number of high technology industries. We thank you for your interest in this vacancy. If you don't hear from us within seven working days please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You may resubmit your CV or details in the future and we shall assess your suitability at that time.

Due to the nature of work at our client's site, these vacancies are only open to British Citizens who hold SC clearance or can obtain it.

This is a permanent role.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Darlington

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

19-01-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English