Aerospace Delivery Manager – Flight Sim Projects (Hybrid)

Acron Aviation Academy; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Life Assurance 4x salary

Group income protection

Flexible opt‑in extras

Employee assistance program

Subsidised staff restaurant

Staff car park incl. EV charging

Job summary

Acron Aviation Training Systems in Crawley, England, invites applications for a Work Package Owner/Engineering Delivery Manager to lead multi-disciplinary teams in delivering state-of-the-art flight simulators and related systems.

You will own scope, schedule, budget, and quality, ensure compliance with aerospace standards, report to senior leadership, and drive delivery improvements while maintaining a strong customer focus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Aerospace, Systems Engineering, or related field.
• Proven experience as a Work Package Owner/Delivery Manager or Technical Lead in the aerospace or simulation industries.
• In-depth knowledge of aerospace standards and experience ensuring compliance with these standards.
• Strong track record of leading multi-disciplinary teams to deliver complex projects on time and within budget.
• Excellent engineering project management and technical governance skills with ability to manage risks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage cross‑functional teams, including software, hardware and systems engineers to deliver high‑quality products and services.
• Act as the primary owner of work packages ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality are aligned with project goals.
• Implement technical governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with aerospace industry standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external customers to ensure alignment on project objectives, milestones, and deliverables.
• Drive risk management processes, identifying and mitigating risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure the delivery of products and services meets the regulatory and quality standards critical to the aerospace industry
• Provide leadership in engineering project management, maintaining project oversight and ensuring technical integrity.
• Report regularly to senior leadership and customers, providing clear updates on progress, risks, and key decisions.
• Support the continuous improvement of delivery processes, enhancing efficiency and ensuring successful outcomes for future projects.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Aerospace systems

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering/Aerospace/Systems Engineering

Job description

Acron Aviation Training Systems in Crawley, England, invites applications for a Work Package Owner/Engineering Delivery Manager to lead multi-disciplinary teams in delivering state-of-the-art flight simulators and related systems.

You will own scope, schedule, budget, and quality, ensure compliance with aerospace standards, report to senior leadership, and drive delivery improvements while maintaining a strong customer focus.