Good licensed engineers are in demand across airlines, MROs and helicopter operators. Even so, the best roles go to candidates who can show exactly what they are licensed and authorised to do. Here is what hiring managers look for.
Your licence category
Most roles ask for a Part-66 aircraft maintenance licence, or the national equivalent. Be precise about which categories you hold:
- Category A: minor scheduled line maintenance and simple defect rectification.
- Category B1: mechanical, covering structures, powerplant and mechanical and electrical systems.
- Category B2: avionics and electrical systems.
- Category C: base maintenance certification.
Type ratings and authorisations
A licence tells an employer what you could certify. Type ratings and company authorisations show what you have certified. List every type you are rated on, the organisations you held authorisations with and roughly when. If you have worked under a Part-145 approval, say so.
Line or base?
Line and base maintenance call for different strengths. Line roles reward speed, calm decision-making and working independently on shift. Base roles reward depth on a type, planning and heavy-check experience. Say clearly which you have done and which you want to do next.
The habits that set you apart
- Clean paperwork. Accurate, legible task cards and certification are part of the job, not an extra.
- Human factors awareness. Show that you understand fatigue, handovers and the "dirty dozen".
- Flexibility. Many roles run on rosters with nights and weekends. Be upfront about what you can work.
A strong engineering CV reads like a good technical record: specific, dated and easy to verify.
Find engineering roles
Browse engineering jobs on AviatorJob and filter by category to see the requirements for each role before you apply.
