Design and Development Engineer (Fleet Technical Management)

Virgin Atlantic; London; On-site; GBP 67,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Virgin Atlantic seeks a Design and Development Engineer to join their Fleet Technical Management team. This position involves ensuring technical compliance and safety for the aircraft fleet, supporting operational excellence, and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will be innovative, safety-focused, and possess relevant aviation experience.

Qualifications

• Experience working in an airline engineering department desirable.
• Knowledge of CAA, EASA, and airworthiness regulations required.
• Ability to adapt and manage conflicting priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Review technical documents and implement compliance actions.
• Provide technical support during operational problems and AOG situations.
• Manage OEM relationships and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Technical Expertise

Regulatory Compliance Knowledge

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Management

Problem Solving

Education

Engineering Degree or HND relevant to aviation

Tools

Trax Engineering Systems

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Design and Development Engineer (Fleet Technical Management)

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Salary: Up to £67,000 Dependent On Experience

Hours: Full Time

Location: Heathrow

Contract: Permanent

At Virgin Atlantic Airways, we believe that everyone can take on the world, and it's our vision to become the most loved travel company. As we embark on this next exciting stage of our journey, we’re harnessing our spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation to challenge the status quo.

We have one of the cleanest and greenest fleets in the sky, from Airbus A350s and A330neos to the Boeing 787s. Our Engineering team is made up of aircraft maintenance technicians, engineers, planners, and supply chain teams that help make sure they're well maintained and ready to get our customers to their chosen destinations. So, if you're ready to take your career to new heights, read on!

In a nutshell

This is a Fleet Technical Management Engineer role and a fantastic opportunity to join our Propulsion Engineering team, providing technical expertise in support of the Virgin Atlantic (VAA) Aircraft Fleet.

Day to day

• Review of technical documents issued by engine manufacturers, equipment vendors and regulatory bodies, assessing implications and implementing the appropriate action to ensure continued compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Provision of immediate technical support and rectification action in response to operational problems, incidents and AOG situations, ensuring safety and airworthiness whilst minimising operational disruption and costs.
• Cost effective technical management of Propulsion related items to ensure all safety, airworthiness and compliance requirements meet Regulatory Authority standards.
• Assisting the Propulsion Manager and Senior Design and Development Engineers in compiling design and maintenance documentation under the organisations CAA Part 21 and Part M approvals.
• Specifying and implementing fleet maintenance and modification policies to meet future operational requirements.
• Raising ORs/MOR’s internally to ensure any non-compliances are investigated and acted upon in a timely manner in accordance with the company’s Safety Management System and raising these with vendors and third parties where appropriate.
• Managing OEMs of the various products (Rolls Royce, Pratt and Whitney Canada, Honeywell, Safran, Collins etc.) to ensure their continued support for the betterment of VAA.
• Clear communication with all Propulsion stakeholders, managing a large number of varying priorities under pressure.
• Building strong and effective relationships with VAA engineering and non-engineering personnel, suppliers, and customers.
• Representing the company on a technical basis during relevant meetings and conferences.
• Representing the team during internal meetings (Part M, Design Office, ECIM etc.)
• Working to challenging deadlines with a high-volume workload.

About you

We’re seeking an Engineer with an aviation background – this role can be suitable for someone with previous Powerplant experience or someone with the right skills and competencies at the start of their Propulsion journey. We are looking for somebody who is innovative and places safety as their top priority. If this sounds like you and you have the below skills/experience, we think you would love this role!

• An engineering degree/HND in a discipline relevant to aviation, engineering, or an EASA/CAA B1/B2 Licence (or equivalent).
• Experience in working within an airline and/or engine/nacelle/APU supplier/vendor engineering department highly desirable.
• Knowledge and experience in working within Trax engineering systems highly desirable.
• Knowledge of CAA, EASA and other National Airworthiness Authority Regulations and experience of Part M/CAMO and Part 21
• Knowledge of regulatory and vendor compliance documentation (ADs, SBs etc.)
• Must be flexible and can adapt and respond to changing work demands under pressure while effectively managing conflicting priorities.
• Ability to manage stakeholders effectively, both internally and externally
• Ability to work well on their own initiative and demonstrate strong cross-functional working relationships.
• Ability to interpret differing business messages to make informed decisions when dealing with suppliers or internal stakeholders.
• Customer orientated, able to distinguish between a functioning product and a product meeting the needs of both internal and external customers.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Must have a strong team working ethic, excellent communications and influencing skills, and be effective at conflict resolution.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Airlines and Aviation

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