Aviation Project Engineer

Babcock International; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An aerospace engineering firm is seeking an Aviation Project Engineer to lead aircraft modification projects. The role involves coordinating technical activities and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have significant experience in maintenance or modification projects and a relevant degree. This opportunity is based on site in Gloucestershire, offering a competitive salary up to £70,000, with excellent benefits.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to a Digital GP

Employee share scheme

Excellent development opportunities

Qualifications

• Significant experience in aircraft maintenance or modification projects.
• Strong working knowledge of EASA and/or UK CAA regulations.
• Proven experience delivering STCs or major avionics/cabin/mission upgrades.

Responsibilities

• Lead modification projects by defining scope, deliverables, schedules.
• Coordinate regulatory and technical activities with DOA, POA, and CAMO teams.
• Act as the technical liaison for OEMs, vendors, and aviation authorities.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance

EASA regulations

Project scheduling tools

Configuration control systems

Education

Degree (BEng/BSc) in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Aviation Project Engineer

Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

Compensation: £50,000.00 - £70,000.00 + Benefits

Role Type: Full time / Fixed Term Contract – 12 Months

Role ID: SF67030

Shape the Future of Aerospace Engineering

At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as an Aviation Project Engineer at our Gloucestershire Airport site.

The role

As an Aviation Project Engineer, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. You’ll be at the heart of delivering approved aircraft modifications and repairs. This is a dynamic and rewarding opportunity to coordinate technical, regulatory, and embodiment activities across Part 21 (Design and Production), Part M/CAMO (Continuing Airworthiness), and Part 145 (Maintenance) environments.

Day-to-day you’ll be:

• Leading modification projects by defining scope, deliverables, schedules, and budgets
• Coordinating regulatory and technical activities with DOA, POA, and CAMO teams
• Planning and supporting maintenance embodiment and defect rectification
• Managing safety assessments and configuration control documentation
• Acting as the technical liaison for OEMs, vendors, and aviation authorities

This role is full time, 40 hours per week and is based on site at Gloucestershire Airport.

Essential experience of the Aviation Project Engineer

• Significant experience in aircraft maintenance or modification projects within Part 21J/G, Part M/CAMO or Part 145 organisations
• Strong working knowledge of EASA and/or UK CAA regulations (Part 21, Part M, Part 145, CS-27/29)
• Proven experience delivering STCs or major avionics/cabin/mission upgrades
• Skilled in project scheduling tools (MS Project or Primavera) and configuration/document control systems

Qualifications for the Aviation Project Engineer

• Degree (BEng/BSc) in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent practical experience

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at GOV.UK.

What we offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually.
• ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day\'s paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Babcock International

For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email [e-mail] with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing date

Closing date: 03/11/2025

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