Lead Aircraft Engineer - Aircraft Modifications & Compliance

Airbus; Oxford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in the UK seeks an experienced individual to lead aircraft modifications. The role demands strong leadership, recent aviation experience, and expertise in technical processes like sheet metal manufacturing and riveting techniques. You will liaise with project and installation teams, enforce health and safety, and maintain effective communication. Shift work is mandatory, and applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills required for team management.
• Recent aviation experience is crucial for role performance.
• Expertise in technical processes essential for modifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead aircraft modification projects and ensure compliance.
• Liaise with project management and installations teams.
• Maintain communication and enforce safety practices.

Skills

Leadership

Aviation experience

Health and safety enforcement

Tools

Sheet metal manufacturing

Riveting techniques

Job description

A leading aerospace company in the UK is seeking an experienced individual to lead a team in aircraft modifications and ensure regulatory compliance. The role requires strong leadership skills and recent aviation experience, as well as expertise in technical processes such as sheet metal manufacturing and riveting techniques. You will liaise with project management and installations teams, enforce health and safety practices, and maintain efficient communication. Shift work is required, and applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.