Fleet Reliability Engineer - A400M

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

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Pension scheme

Share options

Car leasing scheme

Onsite parking

Season ticket loan

Tax-free technology scheme

Discounted shopping

35-hour work week

Airbus Leadership University

Unlimited access to E-learning

Job summary

Airbus Operations Limited is seeking a Professional engineer to act as the analytical backbone for the A400M maintenance program at Brize Norton. You will monitor fleet health, analyze complex datasets, and drive continuous improvement in maintenance practices with RAF collaboration.

The role emphasizes data analytics, engineering investigations, and liaison with Airbus and OEMs to maximise aircraft availability and minimise downtime.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in aviation maintenance or reliability engineering.
• Knowledge of Part-M/Part-145 and UK MAA regulations (MRP 145/CAMO).
• Strong data analytics skills and proficiency with MS Office/Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze maintenance, operational, and defect data for A400M systems.
• Lead root cause investigations into recurring defects and failures.
• Propose modifications to the maintenance program to improve fleet availability.
• Produce platform reliability reports for internal stakeholders, MOD, and RAF.
• Collaborate with Airbus central engineering (Spain/France), OEMs, and on-site teams.

Skills

A400M data analysis

Data analytics

MS Office / Google Workspace

Aviation maintenance software

Tools

AMOS

SAP

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

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Experience Level: Professional

Job Family: Customer Eng.&Technical Support&Services

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