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B1 Line Engineer - SR

Brize Norton, Oxfordshire, Brize NortonPermanent - Full Timemid

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Overview

This is a shift based role including days & nightsThis is an exciting opportunity, open to all B1 licenced technicians, with at least 1 type rating, currently on their licence.

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This role operates on a structured, rotating shift pattern covering both day and night shifts.
Shift pattern:

2 day shifts, 2 night shifts, 5 days off
2 day shifts, 3 night shifts, 4 days off
3 day shifts, 2 night shifts, 5 days off

This cycle then repeats.

Shift hours:

Days: 07:30 – 19:30
Nights: 19:30 – 07:30

This is an exciting opportunity, open to all B1 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

Responsible for 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 B1 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.