B1 / B2 Certifying Engineer

About the role

The B1/B2 Certifying Engineer is responsible for maintaining, repairing, modifying and certifying aircraft used by DPDHL Express. Working on both customer‑owned and company‑owned aircraft, the role ensures the highest standards of safety and airworthiness while supervising licensed engineers and maintenance mechanics.

Key responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repair, modifications and alterations on aircraft in compliance with approved data.
• Supervise licensed engineers and unlicensed mechanics, ensuring work quality and safety.
• Authorize release of aircraft back to service as legally entitled.
• Maintain and update company‑issued IT devices (iPads, onboard mobile phones) and manage ETL procedures.
• Handle shift handover communication, ensuring continuity of work and safety information.
• Requisition parts, verify serviceability, complete tagging, and manage documentation flow.
• Keep up to date with regulations, Service Bulletins, Airworthiness Directives and manufacturer service letters.
• Complete mandatory quarterly training (e.g., SFAR 88, fuel‑tank safety, human factors) and report unsafe conditions via the SMS.

Required profile

• Licensed aircraft engineer authorized to certify and release aircraft.
• Proven experience in aircraft maintenance, repair and modification.
• Ability to supervise technical staff and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Strong knowledge of aviation regulations, service bulletins and airworthiness directives.
• Commitment to continuous training and safety reporting.

Required skills

• Aircraft maintenance and repair
• Airworthiness certification
• Regulatory compliance (Service Bulletins, ADs)
• Technical documentation and handover reporting
• ETL management for IT equipment