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B2 Line Engineer SR bei AirTanker

AirTanker · Brize Norton, Vereinigtes Königreich · Onsite

£71,628.00  -  £71,628.00

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This is a shift based role including days & nights

Relocation allowances are available

This is an exciting opportunity, open to all B2 licenced technicians, with at least 1 type rating, currently on their licence. If you have the experience and character that we are looking for, AirTanker will provide you with an A330 Type course

The performance of Aircraft Maintenance tasks, in accordance with company quality and regulatory airworthiness standards and working in conjunction with the Shift Manager to ensure that the operational service meets all of the customer’s contractual requirements.

Being an SR is not the same as being in the RAF Reserves, which involves weekday and weekend training, and deploying as a unit to support regular Armed Forces. As an SR you will be deployed in support of Voyager. When not required for military tasks, you will return to your civilian role with AirTanker.

To qualify for SR status you must be British, Irish, part of the Commonwealth or hold a dual British citizenship, be medically and dentally fit, and maintain the required fitness level.


Along with your basic salary, additional benefits of an SR role include 
  • Shift pay £8,190
  • Call out Gratuity - £724.13 (paid quarterly)
  • SR Bounty - £3,618.28(paid at attestation and then 6 monthly thereafter)
  • Duty Pay £3.61 per hour
Potential Earnings £98,831 (based on 90 days away)

Why AirTanker?


AirTanker is a vital part of the UK’s defence capability, delivering air-to-air refuelling and air transport services to the RAF and MOD. We operate at the intersection of military precision and commercial innovation.  As a B2 Engineer and Sponsored Reservist, you’ll ensure aircraft are maintained to the highest standards—ready, safe, and capable—so AirTanker can deliver critical air mobility and refuelling operations when it matters most.

What's in it for you?

  • Operational Variety: From line maintenance at MOB to short-notice AOG recoveries and flying tasks, you’ll experience a dynamic and varied operational tempo.
  • Sponsored Reservist Status: Serve as a uniformed engineer during deployments, representing AirTanker while supporting UK defence operations—combining civilian expertise with military service.
  • Purpose-Driven Work: Contribute directly to the safety, readiness, and reliability of the UK’s air mobility capability
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Including private medical insurance, bonus scheme, EV scheme, contributory pension, and more.
  • Adventure & Belonging: Battlefield tours, adventure training, and family fun days.

What you'll be doing

  • Undertake maintenance activities inclusive of scheduled and un-scheduled Aircraft Maintenance in accordance with the required regulatory and company requirements
  • Certify all servicing and maintenance tasks in accordance with their scope of approval and under the authority of the company Quality Manager
  • Ensure that all technical staff working under their supervision perform their duties in a safe and correct manner and in accordance with the relevant documentation
  • Assume direct control of documentation for aircraft under their control and ensuring that all required certification entries are promptly and correctly recorded
  • Be available at short notice to perform AOG recovery of aircraft from deployed operations
  • Liaise and discuss technical issues and forthcoming scheduled inputs with Maintrol.
  • Ensure H&S requirements are met and adhered to under all circumstances
  • Encouragement of the staff and open reporting in a just culture
  • Motivation and leadership capability for building the corporate safety culture



What you'll bring

  • CAA B2 licence with A330 type rating and company authorisation.
  • Proven ability to manage and lead personnel.
  • An understanding of the demands of working within a line maintenance environment.
  • Experience of taking complete ownership to drive delivery of objectives within timescales.
  • Comprehensive working knowledge of Airnav & envision.
  • Experience in liaising and communicating with internal/external agencies including military.
  • Good understanding of leading personnel development and mentoring.
  • Experience of organising and leading short notice AOG recoveries from deployed locations.
  • Previous history of military is desired to hold position of Sponsored Reservist.

Ready to take your engineering career further while supporting something bigger than yourself? Join us today.

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