CHIEF ENGINEER REQUIRED

Price: Salary dependent on experience

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Advert Created: 06-Aug-2026
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Country: United Kingdom
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Summary

CHIEF ENGINEER / UK CAA NOMINATED PERSON

North Weald Airfield, Essex

Highly competitive salary, dependent on experience

FT Aero is seeking an experienced and motivated Chief Engineer to lead our light-aircraft engineering operation at North Weald Airfield.

This is a senior and influential position for an accomplished general aviation engineer who is capable of being accepted by the UK Civil Aviation Authority as the relevant Nominated Person/Postholder.

The successful candidate will manage the day-to-day engineering operation, ensuring that all maintenance is completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with applicable UK CAA requirements, the company exposition and approved procedures.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as the relevant UK CAA Nominated Person/Postholder, subject to formal CAA acceptance
• Lead and manage the engineering team
• Maintain compliance with applicable UK CAA requirements and company approvals
• Plan, supervise and oversee aircraft maintenance activities
• Maintain high standards of safety, quality and regulatory compliance
• Certify maintenance within the privileges of your licence and company authorisation
• Support and develop licensed, trainee and apprentice engineers
• Manage workloads, facilities, tooling, equipment, parts and technical records
• Work closely with FT Aero’s continuing-airworthiness and management teams
• Help shape and develop the engineering operation as the business grows

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE SHOULD

• Be capable of gaining UK CAA acceptance as the relevant Nominated Person/Postholder
• Hold a current and relevant UK CAA Part-66 Aircraft Maintenance Licence
• Ideally hold B1.2, B3 or equivalent privileges relevant to our aircraft and approval scope
• Have substantial light-aircraft or general-aviation maintenance experience
• Have previous senior-certifying, supervisory or engineering-management experience
• Have strong knowledge of UK CAA requirements, approved procedures and regulatory compliance
• Demonstrate strong leadership, organisational and decision-making skills
• Be practical, dependable and comfortable in a busy general-aviation environment
• Be committed to developing people and maintaining consistently high standards

WHAT FT AERO OFFERS

• Highly competitive salary, dependent on experience
• A permanent senior position with genuine influence and responsibility
• Excellent long-term career prospects
• The opportunity to shape and grow the engineering department
• Varied work across a diverse light-aircraft fleet
• A friendly, professional and close-knit working environment
• A permanent position at North Weald Airfield

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

To apply, please send your CV and a brief introduction in strict confidence to:

support@ftaero.co.uk

Description

CHIEF ENGINEER REQUIRED

UK CAA Nominated Person / Postholder

North Weald Airfield, Essex

Highly Competitive Salary

Lead and develop FT Aero’s light-aircraft engineering operation.

UK CAA Part-66 licence and senior general aviation maintenance experience required.

APPLY NOW IN STRICT CONFIDENCE
support@ftaero.co.uk