Lead Structures & Systems Engineer

Vista; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Structures & Systems Engineer to join their team in Farnborough. In this vital role, you will oversee structural maintenance and mechanical repairs while leading a dedicated team. You'll liaise with OEMs and third-party contractors to ensure high standards of service and safety. This position offers the opportunity to work with a global fleet of aircraft, making a significant impact on operations. If you have a passion for aviation and a strong engineering background, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3 years of proven aircraft SMW experience with OEM/Part 21.
• In-depth understanding of engineering drawings and data.
• Current EWIS and FTS knowledge desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversees all structural maintenance and mechanical repairs.
• Leads and mentors the sheet metal team.
• Creates project plans for maintenance inputs.

Skills

Aircraft SMW experience

Engineering drawings/data understanding

Planning / Pre-engineering

Fluent Technical English

Good working knowledge of Base maintenance operations

Human Factors knowledge

Full UK driving license

Flexibility with working hours

Education

Degree in Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Vista Farnborough, England, United Kingdom

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Job Profile

Vista Aircraft Maintenance is the in-house maintenance provider for the Vista Members’ fleet, which comprises an unrivaled global fleet of light, super mid-size, long-range and ultra-long-range aircraft. Vista Aircraft Maintenance has multiple maintenance hubs strategically located across the U.S. and Europe.

Job Profile

Vista Aircraft Maintenance is the in-house maintenance provider for the Vista Members’ fleet, which comprises an unrivaled global fleet of light, super mid-size, long-range and ultra-long-range aircraft. Vista Aircraft Maintenance has multiple maintenance hubs strategically located across the U.S. and Europe.

By investing in internal maintenance, Vista is able to prioritize the highest standards of service, safety, security, reliability, and value, demonstrating a continued commitment to providing seamless service to clients globally. Vista Aircraft Maintenance provides a robust regional support network for Vista’s growing fleet, with one the leading base maintenance facilities in the world.

We are now seeking a Lead Structures & Systems Engineer to join us in Farnborough UK.

Your Responsibilities

• Oversees all Structural maintenance, mechanical repair, and modification required during Base maintenance activities.
• Leads and mentors the sheet metal team, and directs any allocated staff (permanent and contract).
• Liaises with OEMs as appropriate to agree technical solutions, mechanical part queries, and submission of technical requests for support (for example but not limited to - SRPSA’s, TV).
• Liaise with 3 rd party contract companies including but not limited to Part 21 and working groups in conjunction with aircraft input.
• Be a focal point for Technical Support for allocated aircraft in work inc. Repairs, Mods, queries, tooling and specialist information.
• Control and monitor any in-house fabrication activities.
• Assist with technical aspects of quotations as required and directed.
• Be a key stakeholder in the Pre-Input process and organise meetings as required with relevant stakeholders.
• Key stakeholder of the Daily Status Meetings in conjunction with the Customer Support Manager, Aircraft Manager, and Planning Team.
• Create Project Plans for maintenance inputs which identify key sequences, milestones and critical path tasks.
• Ensure that project timelines are updated to accurately reflect progress and skill type forecasts for each input.
• Ensure all Maintenance Data/Spares/Tooling requirements are identified and pre-loaded / ordered.
• Ensure accurate manhour targets are updated to reflect changes in performance/working practices.
• Ensure all complex tasks have appropriately staged Job-Cards.
• Continually review systems and procedures to improve aircraft downtimes.
• Occasional out of normal work hours support may be required.
• Carry out any other reasonable task which may be directed, from time to time by Management
  
  

Required Skills, Qualifications, And Experience

• 3 years of proven aircraft SMW experience in liaising with OEM/Part 21, finalising repairs, and Bombardier products.
• In-depth understanding of engineering drawings/data and its application.
• Experience in Planning / Pre-engineering.
• Read & write in Fluent Technical English.
• Human Factors current.finalizing
• Full UK driving license.
• Have the right to work in the UK without restriction.
• Willingness to travel and flexibility with working hours.
• Hold a Degree in Engineering or related discipline, would be desirable.
• Good working knowledge of Base maintenance operations.
• Current EWIS and FTS would be desirable.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Airlines and Aviation

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