Manager - Aircraft Assets

Virgin Atlantic; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent airline company in the UK is seeking an Aircraft Asset Manager to oversee the strategic and operational management of aircraft assets. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership qualities, professional qualifications in aircraft engineering, and practical experience in the aviation sector. Responsibilities include managing aircraft redelivery programmes, ensuring compliance, and engaging with stakeholders effectively. This position offers a permanent contract with competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Strong people leadership qualities.
• Technical background in an airline Part 145 or CAMO environment is preferred.
• Experience in aircraft asset management and acquisitions.

Responsibilities

• Lead aircraft redelivery programmes and ensure compliance.
• Manage contractual obligations and associated costs.
• Build effective relationships across internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

People leadership

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Project management

Communication

Education

Professional qualifications in aircraft engineering

Job description

Overview

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Job Description

Job Details

Salary: Competitive
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Mon - Fri
Location: Heathrow / Crawley
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 3rd November 2025

In a nutshell

Reporting to the Senior Manager - Aircraft Programmes and Asset Management, the Aircraft Asset Manager is responsible for the strategic and operational oversight of aircraft assets throughout their lifecycle—from acquisition and in-service management to end-of-lease redelivery. This role ensures contractual compliance, cost optimisation, and technical integrity across all aircraft programmes, working closely with internal stakeholders, lessors, and external partners.

In this role you will provide leadership, expertise, people management and project management skills to Virgin Atlantic Airways and its Engineering and Maintenance Department.

Day to day

In the role of Aircraft Assets Manager, you require the skills and experience to deliver the following:

Asset Lifecycle Management:

• Lead aircraft redelivery programmes, ensuring compliance with lease return conditions and technical acceptance criteria
• Minimise in-service cost of ownership by interpreting lease requirements and avoiding discriminatory practices
• Conduct feasibility studies for aircraft acquisitions, returns, and modifications

Technical Leadership:

• Provide technical input into aircraft specifications and modification scopes
• Review and validate engineering proposals and maintenance plans in relation to End of Lease
• Liaise with Engineering, Maintenance, and OEMs to ensure regulatory compliance and readiness
• Manage each aircraft End of Lease phase and re-delivery against contractual obligations within associated Lease Agreements to ensure the aircraft is Technically Accepted on the date required
• Review and provide feedback with regards to technical aspects of aircraft purchase and Lease Agreements and proposals

Contractual and Financial Oversight:

• Manage contractual obligations and associated costs within lease agreements
• Support budget planning and cost control through accurate forecasting and risk mitigation
• Ensure timely redelivery to avoid penalty rents and maintain operational schedules

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Build effective relationships across internal departments and external partners
• Communicate programme status, risks, and opportunities to senior management
• Represent the company in negotiations with lessors, MROs, and regulatory bodies

About you

• Strong people leadership qualities
• Professional qualifications in aircraft engineering
• A technical background ideally with experience in an airline Part 145 or CAMO environment
• Previous practical experience in aircraft asset management
• Proven experience delivery of aircraft acquisitions, integration into service and aircraft returns
• Excellent analytical and negotiation skills
• Strong project management and organisational capabilities
• Effective communicator with the ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams

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Our customers come from all walks of life and so do our colleagues. That's why we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer and actively encourage applications from all backgrounds. At Virgin Atlantic, we believe everyone can take on the world - no matter your age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities, religion, or beliefs. We celebrate difference and everything that makes our colleagues unique by upholding an inclusive environment in which we can all thrive. So that everyone at Virgin Atlantic can be themselves and know they belong.

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