Senior Aircraft Mechanic (Nights)
MPI
| Company | MPI |
| Category | Skilled Technician |
| Location | Stansted |
| Remote | — |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Senior |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| First seen | 2 Aug 2026 (the employer did not state a posting date) |
| Last verified | 10 Aug 2026 |
| Source | The employer's own careers page (company_site) |
Description
MPI is recruiting for a Senior Corporate Aircraft Mechanic to join a leading aircraft maintenance organisation based at Stansted Airport.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced aircraft mechanic looking to step into a senior position, supporting Licensed Engineers during heavy maintenance inputs on a fleet of corporate aircraft. If you're passionate about aircraft maintenance, enjoy leading by example and thrive in a fast-paced hangar environment, we'd love to hear from you.
What's on Offer?
£45,000 annual salary
£40,000 basic salary
£5,000 night shift premium
Permanent, full-time position
Night shift pattern: 5, 5, 4, 4 (19:00-07:00)
Opportunity to work with a respected aviation maintenance organisation
Career development within a professional Part 145 environment
The Role
Working alongside Licensed Engineers, you'll take responsibility for a designated maintenance zone, ensuring aircraft maintenance is completed safely, efficiently and to the highest regulatory standards. You'll also deputise for the Licensed Engineer when required, coordinating work and liaising with hangar supervision.
Key responsibilities include:
Assisting Licensed Engineers with scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance
Supervising mechanics and contract staff within your work area
Organising workloads to ensure maintenance inputs are delivered on time
Raising work cards and requisitions as required
Supervising and carrying out aircraft towing operations
Ensuring all maintenance documentation is completed accurately
Maintaining excellent housekeeping and Health & Safety standards
Monitoring tooling, equipment and company vehicles
Providing daily progress updates to management
Driving continuous improvement to maximise productivity and efficiency
What We're Looking For
To be successful, you'll ideally have:
Experience in a similar senior aircraft mechanic role
A completed recognised Aircraft Mechanic apprenticeship
Business Jet maintenance experience (preferred)
Alternatively, at least 5 years' aircraft maintenance trade experience
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and ERP systems
Strong organisational, communication and leadership skills
A full UK driving licence
Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established aircraft maintenance operation where your experience will be recognised and your career can continue to grow. Working nights, you'll play a key role in ensuring aircraft are maintained safely, efficiently and ready for service.
If you're an experienced Aircraft Mechanic looking to take the next step into a senior position, apply today.