Fleet Reliability Engineer - A400M

Airbus; Carterton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Contributory pension

Car leasing scheme

Season ticket loan

Onsite parking

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Airbus Operations Limited in the UK is seeking an analytical engineer to act as the backbone of our A400M maintenance and engineering operations. You will monitor the fleet's health, analyse complex system data, and identify defect trends to drive continuous improvement and reduce downtime.

The role requires a strong background in aviation maintenance and airworthiness, with collaboration across European teams and the RAF to maximise aircraft availability.

Qualifications

• Proven background in aviation maintenance, continuing airworthiness, or reliability engineering.
• Experience supporting the A400M or similar heavy military transport aircraft.
• Familiarity with Part-M / Part-145 regulations and UK MA A (MRP 145/CAMO).
• Strong data analytics and proficiency in MS Office/Google Workspace.
• Experience with aviation maintenance software such as AMOS or SAP.

Responsibilities

• A400M data analysis across maintenance, operational, and defect data to identify reliability trends.
• Lead complex engineering investigations into recurring defects and component failures.
• Propose and implement modifications to the approved A400M maintenance program to enhance fleet availability.
• Produce comprehensive platform reliability reports for internal stakeholders, the MOD, and the RAF.
• Collaborate with Airbus central engineering in Spain/France, OEMs, and on-site maintenance teams to resolve issues.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Clear communication

Airworthiness knowledge

Problem solving

Tools

AMOS

SAP

MS Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Job Description

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Must have or be able to obtain security clearance eligibility to access UK Ministry of Defence establishments, working within ITAR and Export Control restrictions.

LOCATION: Brize Norton, Carterton, Oxfordshire.

TYPE: Full time.

HOURS: 35.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more

• Work / Life Balance: 35 hour week, option to buy/sell holiday

• Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities

• Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme

• Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving

• Inclusive Environment: Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity)

Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight ( #ZEROe ) to cleaning up space , sustainability is at the heart of our purpose . So what's your next change?

Our contract at Brize Norton with the MOD states we will provide a continuous service to cover 24 hours, 7 days a week and 365 days a year to the Royal Air Force, to maintain and ensure airworthiness of their fleet of aircraft.

You will act as the analytical backbone of our A400M maintenance and engineering operations. By monitoring the fleet's technical health, analysing complex system data, and identifying defect trends, you will drive continuous improvement in the A400M aircraft maintenance program.

You will work closely with technicians, the A400M engineering enterprise, and our customer (the RAF) to maximise aircraft availability and reduce operational downtime.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM

• A400M Data Analysis: Collect and analyze maintenance, operational, and defect data across all A400M systems (airframe, avionics, and propulsion) to identify reliability trends and emerging technical issues.

• Root Cause Analysis: Lead complex engineering investigations into recurring defects and component failures on the platform, developing robust, permanent solutions.

• Maintenance Optimization: Propose and implement modifications to the approved A400M maintenance program to enhance fleet availability and reduce direct maintenance costs.

• Reporting: Produce comprehensive platform reliability reports for internal stakeholders, the UK Ministry of Defence, and the customer, highlighting key performance indicators (KPIs) and action plans.

• Collaboration: Liaise directly with Airbus central engineering in Spain/France, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), and on‑site maintenance teams to resolve complex in-service issues.

ABOUT YOU

• Experience: Proven background in an aviation maintenance, continuing airworthiness, or reliability engineering role. Experience directly supporting the A400M platform or similar heavy military transport aircraft.

• We are looking for a highly analytical thinker who combines technical expertise with clear communication skills and a deep understanding of continuing airworthiness.

• Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with Part-M / Part-145 regulations. Direct knowledge of UK Military Aviation Authority (MAA) regulations (MRP 145/CAMO)

• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in data analytics and MS Office/Google Workspace. Experience with aviation maintenance software (e.g., AMOS, SAP)

• Mindset: A proactive, continuous-improvement mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced military environment.

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions.

HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request.

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process - you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long‑term condition and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To ‘opt in’, just select the option during your application submission and our Talent Acquisition team will contact you.

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Company

Airbus Operations Limited

Employment Type

Permanent

Experience Level

Professional

Job Family

Customer Eng.&Technical Support&Services

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