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                An Overview of Aviation Jobs in the United Kingdom

                The aviation industry is vital to the United Kingdom's economy, supporting hundreds of thousands of aviation jobs in the United Kingdom. These jobs are essential to local communities and are highly paid - an average salary in this sector is higher than the national average. A report commissioned by Airlines UK, Manchester Airports Group, and TUI revealed that one out of four Westminster constituencies is home to at least a thousand people who have opted for aviation careers in the United Kingdom. The aviation industry in the United Kingdom is one of the largest in the world and is also a top exporter of aviation services in Europe. Heathrow is the busiest airport in the country and one of the busiest airports in the world. These airports need a range of services to operate smoothly. From airfield operations to terminal baggage systems, airports also need security functions, fire services, and retail operations.

                Types of Aviation Opportunities in the United Kingdom

                There are many types of aviation jobs in United Kingdom, including airline pilots, aircraft maintenance technicians, first officers, and aviation security officers. Aviation is also a huge industry that provides many jobs to the local communities. There are various aviation job websites. Some of them specialise in aviation roles. For example, Aviation Job Search is a website for pilot, captain, first officer, cabin crew or flight engineer roles, among other aviation-related jobs. This website has an easy-to-use search function and lets you submit your resume to relevant companies. They will then contact you if they're looking for someone like you. The United Kingdom's aviation industry employs millions. It is the fifth largest aviation market in the world and is one of Europe's top exporters of aviation services. The CAA predicts that by 2027, there will be many aviation opportunities in the United Kingdom. Pilots typically earn a salary that is not very high, although this increases with time. They also get access to pensions, various allowances, and discounted travel. However, pilots work long hours and are often on standby. They also often have to live near an airport.
                 

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                HEMS Commander m/f/d
                Direct Employer
                HEMS Commander m/f/d
                Heli Service International Limited
                Verified
                Applications are invited for the position of HEMS Commander with HeliService U.K. Limited.The successful candidate will join a close-knit team operating out of a state-of-the-art heliport located next to RAF Waddington, Lincoln, which is centrally located to cover the 3,500 mile² area of operations.The Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance is
                Lincolnshire, England, United Kingdom
                Onsite
                Full time
                8 days ago
                Stores Officer
                Stores Officer
                JMC Aviation
                Verified
                Job Title: Stores OfficerLocation: St AthanEmployment Type: PermanentSalary/Rate: Annual SalaryRole ConditionsWorking Monday to Thursday, 07:00 – 16:30 & Friday, 07:00 – 15:3019 days annual leave entitlement Private medical careCompany annual bonus Company pension planAbout the RoleOn behalf of our client, a leading organisation in the aviation industry, we are currently
                Saint Athan, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales
                Onsite
                Full time
                9 days ago
                B1 Licensed Engineer (Mobile Service Team) - Luton
                B1 Licensed Engineer (Mobile Service Team) - Luton
                Volantes Technical Recruitment Ltd
                Verified
                B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer (Mobile Service Team)Location: LutonHours: 5-5-4 Shift Pattern, 7am-7pmVolantes Technical Recruitment are seeking a skilled B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer to join one of our leading clients Mobile Service Team, based at Luton and travelling at short notice throughout the South of England and occasionally worldwide locations. This
                Luton, England, United Kingdom
                Onsite
                Full time
                9 days ago
                Captain - ATR 42/72-600
                Captain - ATR 42/72-600
                Hub Selection Ltd
                Verified
                Hub Selection is recruiting for experienced ATR Captains on behalf of an Airline to join their Belfast base.This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established carrier with a strong reputation for operational excellence and a growing international network.Minimum RequirementsValid UKCAA LicenceClass 1 UKCAA MedicalEnglish Proficiency Level 5+Total Flying Time:
                Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
                Onsite
                Full time
                £87,000 - £110,000
                9 days ago
                Aircraft Mechanic
                Aircraft Mechanic
                JMC Aviation
                Verified
                ob Title: Aircraft MechanicLocation: St Athan, South WalesEmployment Type: ContractStart Date: 15th September 2026Role Conditions For Contract Roles:Contract Length: ongoingShift Pattern: 5 / 5 / 4 shift pattern, 7am - 7pm IR35 Status: Outside IR35 Tooling ProvidedAbout the RoleOn behalf of our client, a leading organisation in the aviation industry,
                Saint Athan, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales
                Onsite
                Full time
                9 days ago
                Avionics Technician
                Avionics Technician
                First People Solutions Limited
                Verified
                First People Solutions are currently looking for an Avionics Technician to join a well-established operation in Aberdeen. Role Overview: Base maintenance environment You will be working as part of a skilled and professional engineering team.Contract Details: Initial 3-month contract Strong potential for long-term extension Outside IR35.Pay & Hours: Paid 10.5
                Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom
                Onsite
                Contract
                9 days ago
                Global Engagement Pilot - B777, B787 & B737
                Global Engagement Pilot - B777, B787 & B737
                CCL Aviation Limited
                Verified
                The Position:CCL is seeking applications from experienced B777, B787 and B737 Captains with significant training experience, combined with strong soft skills, for assignment with our USA based customer. An exciting opportunity to grow your career to the next level and to improve the quality of airline aviation worldwide while maintaining
                London, Greater London, England
                Onsite
                Contract
                9 days ago
                Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - GLA
                Direct Employer
                Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - GLA
                Loganair
                We have an opportunity for a Licensed Aircraft Engineer to join the team based at Glasgow or Edinburgh Airports. Key Responsibilities • Assist the Station/Check Manager or Maintenance Supervisor in prioritising, organising, and completing the maintenance workload effectively to minimise delays and disruptions. • Communicate effectively with the Station/Check Manager,
                Glasgow, Glasgow City, Scotland
                Onsite
                Full time
                From £80,255
                10 days ago
                Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - EDI
                Direct Employer
                Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - EDI
                Loganair
                We have an opportunity for a Licensed Aircraft Engineer to join the team based at Glasgow or Edinburgh Airports. Key Responsibilities • Assist the Station/Check Manager or Maintenance Supervisor in prioritising, organising, and completing the maintenance workload effectively to minimise delays and disruptions. • Communicate effectively with the Station/Check Manager,
                Edinburgh Airport, Scotland, United Kingdom
                Onsite
                Full time
                From £80,255
                10 days ago
                UKCAA B1 Engineers - 737NG / A320
                UKCAA B1 Engineers - 737NG / A320
                Volantes Technical Recruitment Ltd
                Verified
                WINTER PROGRAMME | WALES | CONTRACT — MULTIPLE POSITIONSWe have positions available for the upcoming winter programme for our St Athen based fixed wing cleintThe Roles:Role - UKCAA B1 Licensed EngineersAircraft Type(s) - Boeing 737 NG / Airbus A320 (must be typed & Recent on at least 1)What's on offer:Competitive
                Saint Athan, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales
                Onsite
                Contract
                Upto £1
                10 days ago
                B1 Licensed Engineer
                B1 Licensed Engineer
                JMC Aviation
                Verified
                JMC Aviation are working with an MRO company based in Heathrow, looking to recruit a new B1 Licensed Engineer to join their team.This client is an international line and base maintenance provider, operating a comprehensive level of support for commercial aircraft operators. As an independent MRO, they are able to
                Heathrow Airport, Greater London, England
                Onsite
                Full time
                11 days ago
                Director of Maintenance
                Director of Maintenance
                Arden White
                Verified
                Director of Maintenance - CAA Part-145 Form 4 Post HolderArden White Aviation & Aerospace Recruitment is proud to be partnering with a leading aviation component maintenance organisation to recruit an experienced Director of Maintenance. This is a senior leadership opportunity within a well-established Part-145 maintenance organisation specialising in the overhaul,
                Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom
                Onsite
                Full time
                11 days ago
                B1.1 Licenced B737NG Engineers - EU
                B1.1 Licenced B737NG Engineers - EU
                Excel Technical Consulting
                Verified
                Excel Technical Consulting have a new opportunity for B1 Engineers with type ratings and recency on the B737NG for a 5-month contract based in Hungary carrying out base maintenance and starting in November working until the end of March 2027.We are looking for experienced B1 Engineers that have a minimum
                Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England
                Onsite
                Contract
                11 days ago
                Senior Principal Software Engineer
                Senior Principal Software Engineer
                Arden White
                Verified
                Arden White Aerospace and Aviation Recruitment are currently working with a leading global engineering organisation, recruiting for a Senior Principal Software Engineer to join their growing engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced software engineering professional to take a senior technical leadership role, developing advanced embedded software
                Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, England
                Onsite
                Full time
                11 days ago
                Project Accountant
                Project Accountant
                Arden White
                Verified
                Arden White is recruiting for a Project Accountant (Project Finance) on behalf of a leading aviation organisation based near Oxford Airport. This role would suit a Project Accountant, Programme Accountant, Finance Business Partner, or Project Finance professional looking to support complex aviation and defence-related programmes. Key ResponsibilitiesProject financial reporting, forecasting
                Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
                Onsite
                Full time
                £60,000 - £70,000
                11 days ago
                48 Hours to Apply
                Airbus - Aircract Fitter - A400M
                Airbus - Aircract Fitter - A400M
                Arden White
                Verified
                Aircraft Mechanic – A400M Line Maintenance RAF Brize Norton £40 per hour (Umbrella) | 5x5x4 shift pattern (06:00–18:00) Arden White Aviation & Aerospace Recruitment are working with a leading aerospace organisation seeking an experienced Aircraft Mechanic to support A400M line maintenance operations at RAF Brize Norton. This is a long-term
                Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
                Onsite
                12 days ago
                B1 Licensed Engineer
                Direct Employer
                B1 Licensed Engineer
                Avalon Aero Ltd
                Verified
                About Avalon AeroAvalon Aero started operations in 2000 by providing hands-on technical advice and maintenance support for the conversion, and subsequent worldwide operation, of a specialist BAe 146 research aircraft. Martin, our Managing Director, has been with us from the start and has helped build the company into the premier
                Cranfield Airport, Central Bedfordshire, England
                Onsite
                Full time
                £80,000 - £85,000
                12 days ago
                B2 Licensed Engineer
                Direct Employer
                B2 Licensed Engineer
                Avalon Aero Ltd
                Verified
                About Avalon AeroAvalon Aero started operations in 2000 by providing hands-on technical advice and maintenance support for the conversion, and subsequent worldwide operation, of a specialist BAe 146 research aircraft. Martin, our Managing Director, has been with us from the start and has helped build the company into the premier
                Cranfield Airport, Central Bedfordshire, England
                Onsite
                Full time
                £80,000 - £85,000
                12 days ago
                B2 Licensed Engineer
                B2 Licensed Engineer
                JMC Aviation
                Verified
                Job Title: B2 Licensed EngineerLocation: ManchesterEmployment Type: PermanentSalary/Rate: Annual SalaryRole ConditionsMonday to Friday, working 07:00 - 15:3025 days annual leave entitlement + bank holidays4x Life assuranceEmployer pension contributionSick payService awards from 2 yearsType course or sponsorship availableAbout the RoleOn behalf of our client, a leading organisation in the aviation industry,
                Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
                Onsite
                Full time
                12 days ago
                B1 Licensed Engineer
                B1 Licensed Engineer
                JMC Aviation
                Verified
                Job Title: B1 Licensed Engineer Location: PrestwickEmployment Type: PermanentShifts: 5/5/4 7am – 7pm Benefits:Competitive salary and allowances7% employer contribution to pension3x Life assurancePrivate healthcare and private dentalFree eye tests and vouchers towards glassesEmployee assistance programmeEmployee referral programmeTraining and development support to widen skills and knowledge240 hours annual leave per annum,
                Prestwick, Scotland, United Kingdom
                Onsite
                Full time
                12 days ago
                Maintrol Engineer
                Maintrol Engineer
                JMC Aviation
                Verified
                JMC Aviation are working with an airline based in Manchester, looking to recruit a new Maintrol Engineer to join their team.This client is an aircraft maintenance subsidiary which provides support services such as fleet maintenance, cabin interior conversions and general ramp maintenance work for both their own fleet and other
                Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
                Onsite
                Full time
                12 days ago
                B1 Licensed Engineer
                B1 Licensed Engineer
                JMC Aviation
                Verified
                B1 Licensed EngineersLutonPermanent 4 on 4 off, Days – 07:00 – 19:00 Or 4 On 4 off, 13.00 – 1.00Sponsorship Available!We are currently recruiting for Three Licensed Engineers to join our established and reputable Engineering team at our Luton base.This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to join
                London Luton Airport, England, United Kingdom
                Onsite
                Full time
                12 days ago
                Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor
                Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor
                JMC Aviation
                Verified
                Job Title: Aircraft Maintenance SupervisorLocation: LondonEmployment Type: PermanentSalary/Rate: Annual SalaryRole ConditionsCompetitive salary and allowancesSign on bonus2x overtime rate34 days annual leave entitlement inclusive of bank holidaysStaff travel benefitsEmployer pension contributionPrivate medical insuranceCompany sick paySalary sacrifice schemesElectric vehicle schemeCycle to work schemeHealth cash planGym and retail discountsEmployee assistance programmeReferral scheme About
                London, Greater London, England
                Onsite
                Full time
                12 days ago
                B1 Licensed Engineer
                B1 Licensed Engineer
                JMC Aviation
                Verified
                Job Title: B1 or B2 Licensed EngineerLocation: GatwickEmployment Type: PermanentSalary/RateAnnual bonusWeek 1 Monday to Thursday, 07:00 to 19:00 and week 2 Monday to Friday 07:00 to 19.00Competitive benefits package3 month Summer shutdownFree unlimited business travelType courses available if required About the RoleOn behalf of our client, a leading organisation in
                London Gatwick Airport, Horley, West Sussex
                Onsite
                Full time
                £1 - £2
                12 days ago
                B1 Licensed Engineer (B737NG)
                B1 Licensed Engineer (B737NG)
                JMC Aviation
                Verified
                Job Title: B1 Licensed Engineer (B737NG)Location: Leeds, United KingdomEmployment Type: ContractRate: CompetitiveStart Date: Aug/Sept/Oct 2026Role Conditions Contract Length: Finish end of June 2027Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off, 12 hours per shift, 1 lot of nights every 4 rotationsRate: Competitive IR35 Status: OutsideAbout the RoleOn behalf of our client, a
                Leeds Bradford Airport, Yeadon, West Yorkshire
                Onsite
                Contract
                12 days ago
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                Frequently asked questions

                One of the main drawbacks of living and working in the United Kingdom is the lack of good jobs. Many 30-something Londoners cannot afford to live alone in London, even though they make twice the average salary. Even those who work in high-paying finance or tech jobs may struggle to pay the rent. 
                 

                In February, the government launched a new website, Aviation Skills Retention Platform, to encourage aviation employment by upskilling existing employees. It also aims to combat social barriers, focusing on underrepresented groups. For instance, the Reach for the Sky initiative seeks to attract women and minorities to aviation. 
                 

                Aviation is a major industry in the United Kingdom, contributing billions to the economy each year and providing hundreds of thousands of jobs. The industry is in every region, from the Northeast to Wales to the West Midlands. Jobs in aviation are well-paid, and average salaries are well above the national and regional averages.
                 

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