STS Aviation Services is hiring a B2 Lead Mechanic in Birmingham, United Kingdom. This is a full-time internal opportunity within the Engineering department, supporting production and modification work at Birmingham – E7 RAF.

This hands-on leadership role is responsible for overseeing a skilled team of avionics technicians, supporting daily task planning and helping ensure safe, compliant and efficient delivery of aircraft production and modification programmes.

The B2 Lead Mechanic will supervise avionics technicians, provide guidance and leadership, monitor progress against allocated task card hours and programme milestones, and serve as the primary point of contact for avionics-related activities.

Working closely with the B2 Engineer, this role will help turn planning inputs, constraints, staffing needs and task sequencing into practical work plans that support production delivery, schedule performance and regulatory compliance.

• Oversee and supervise a skilled team of avionics technicians
• Provide guidance and leadership to ensure high standards are consistently met
• Lead by example to promote a culture of safety, quality and operational efficiency
• Work with the B2 Engineer to support planning and execution of daily tasks
• Support smooth and effective delivery of the production and modification programme
• Act as the primary point of contact for all avionics-related activities
• Monitor progress against allocated task card hours and programme milestones
• Keep the Line Manager informed of status updates, risks and emerging issues that may affect timelines or deliverables
• Transform rough build plan data, including planning inputs, constraints, staffing and task sequencing, into a practical unconstrained work plan for the zone and team
• Continuously refine and re-baseline work plans to optimise workload, resource utilisation and schedule risk
• Develop and implement detailed work plans aligned with operational needs
• Factor manpower, tooling, spaces and safety requirements into daily planning
• Perform proactive levelling and sequencing to maximise throughput
• Work with stakeholders to ensure avionics solutions meet operational needs while maintaining compliance with engineering and regulatory requirements
• Track adherence to allocated task card hours for avionics maintenance and modifications
• Manage ProMRO / Customer ERP system time entries and ensure accurate data capture for forecasting and reporting
• Collaborate with Boeing IE/ME personnel to identify and rectify Non-Conformance issues
• Initiate and manage the Non-Conformance Report process with Boeing, including documentation, tracking and closure
• Identify discrepancies between planned and actual hours
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence
• Escalate variations to stakeholders, including maintenance managers, planners and finance teams
• Drive timely decision-making
• Recommend and implement process improvements to optimise efficiency and resource allocation
• Support data-driven decisions for labour forecasting and project timelines
• Support avionics system testing, validation and troubleshooting
• Ensure robust verification of modifications and upgrades
• Provide mentorship and development for junior avionics personnel
• Foster a collaborative, safe and achievement-oriented team environment

• Completed engineering apprenticeship, ideally in Aeronautical Engineering, or military equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years of aircraft experience
• Excellent ability to read manufacturers’ drawings and SRMs
• Familiarity with OEM manuals and standards
• Proven experience in aircraft production and/or modification programmes
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience
• Military aircraft experience preferred
• Strong understanding of avionics systems and integration with aircraft platforms
• Advanced computer and data-management skills
• Proficient in ERP systems, including ProMRO and others as applicable
• Proficient in MS Excel, including advanced features
• Experience with data analysis tools
• Proven ability to translate rough planning data into actionable work plans
• Strong planning, sequencing and resource levelling capabilities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to liaise effectively with cross-functional teams and Boeing representatives
• Eligible to work and live in the UK

• Initial Human Factors
• Continuation Training Human Factors
• Initial SFAR Phase 1 and 2
• Continuation Training SFAR Phase 1 and 2
• Initial EWIS Group 1 and 2, including EWIS Group 1 Module G
• Continuation Training EWIS Group 1 and 2
• ETOPS
• RVSM

• Location: Birmingham – E7 RAF
• Department: Engineering
• Reports to: Head of Production
• Position Type: Full Time
• Travel Required: No

This is an internal job posting only.

STS Aviation Services is a leading aircraft maintenance, repair and modification provider supporting commercial and military aviation across the United Kingdom and Europe. Our teams deliver high-quality aircraft maintenance solutions with a focus on safety, technical excellence, operational performance and customer support.

If you are an experienced avionics professional with aircraft modification experience, leadership capability and strong planning skills, apply today to join STS Aviation Services in Birmingham.