- Professional
- Oficina en Brize Norton
This is a shift based role which attracts a shift allowance
Are you an experienced engineer looking to make a real impact in aviation? At AirTanker, we don’t just maintain aircraft—we enable global operations and national defence. We’re seeking a Maintenance Control Engineer to join our high-performing team, supporting the Voyager fleet and A330-200 aircraft in one of the most advanced and collaborative aviation environments in the UK.
Why AirTanker?
Are you an experienced engineer looking to make a real impact in aviation? At AirTanker, we don’t just maintain aircraft—we enable global operations and national defence. We’re seeking a Maintenance Control Engineer to join our high-performing team, supporting the Voyager fleet and A330-200 aircraft in one of the most advanced and collaborative aviation environments in the UK.
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 Maintenance Control Engineer, you’ll help ensure our aircraft are ready, safe, and fully operational, so our teams can deliver when it matters most.
Whats in it for you?
- Strategic Impact: You’ll be part of a team that ensures the operational readiness of the UK’s air mobility and refuelling capability.
- Operational Variety: Support AOG recovery, emergency response, and deployed operations—no two days are the same.
- Lifestyle Flexibility: While your role is shift-based, we offer local gym discounts and additional annual leave based on service
- 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
- Provide engineering support and coordinate technical data to maintain fleet serviceability.
- Communicate daily fleet status updates to all relevant stakeholders.
- Deputise for the Maintenance Control Supervisor when required.
- Actively participate in MSIM and UTOS, focusing on Cure periods, UTOS events, and ADD management.
- Oversee fleet compliance and ensure regulatory adherence (Part M, Part CAMO, Part 145).
- Support AOG recovery and emergency response situations.
- Maintain accurate records, shift handovers, and flight operations updates.
- Collaborate with flight crew, engineers, and customers to ensure timely and effective communication.
- Provide technical support across main base and deployed locations.
- Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned and UTOS analysis.
What you'll bring
- UK CAA Part-66 B1 or B2 Licence with Airbus A330 Type Rating.
- Experience with A330 MRTT aircraft and Maintenance Control environments.
- Strong organisational and administrative skills.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
- Experience using RUSADA Envision for technical management.
- Flexible, detail-oriented, and able to work under pressure.
- Safety-first mindset with a customer-focused approach.
Ready to Elevate Your Career?
If you're ready to take on a role that challenges your skills and supports missions that matter, apply now and help us keep the fleet flying.
