Outsourced Base Maintenance Projects Engineer

Virgin Atlantic; Hounslow; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airline is seeking an Outsourced Base Maintenance Projects Engineer to support the delivery of maintenance projects. This hybrid role involves managing outsourced maintenance activities, ensuring compliance, and supporting cost control measures. Ideal candidates will have project management qualifications and experience in engineering environments, particularly within aviation. The position offers a full-time schedule, engaging with cross-functional teams and occasional travel to MRO locations.

Qualifications

• Strong project management capability and confidence working with data.
• Solid understanding of engineering environments, ideally in aviation or regulated industry.
• Experience managing multiple priorities and complex workloads.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working cross-functionally and with third-party suppliers.
• Aviation background with an engineering degree or apprenticeship preferred.
• Knowledge of aircraft systems, structures, propulsion and cabin.
• Experience working with MROs and knowledge of regulatory requirements (CAA/EASA).
• Experience using TRAX‑eMRO or similar systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of outsourced maintenance projects on time and within budget.
• Assist with project plans, budgets, timelines, and resources.
• Provide trend analysis for maintenance checks and continuous improvement.
• Review projects against Virgin Atlantic procedures and audit standards.
• Support commercial oversight, including contract input, MRO invoices and cost considerations.
• Produce reports on safety, Part M oversight and cost control.
• Maintain oversight of MRO KPI performance and records.
• Support training schedules and day-to-day team administration.

Skills

Project management capability

Data management and analysis

Strong written and verbal communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Knowledge of aircraft systems

Education

Recognised Project Management qualification

Engineering degree or apprenticeship

Tools

TRAX-eMRO

MyBoeingFleet

Airbus World

Job description

Outsourced Base Maintenance Projects Engineer

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Location: Hybrid – London Heathrow

Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week. Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:30

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: Sunday, 18th January 2026

At Virgin Atlantic Airways, we believe that everyone can take on the world, and it’s our vision to become the most loved travel company. As we continue through an exciting period of fleet investment and heavy maintenance activity, we’re looking for people who want to play a meaningful role in shaping the future of our Engineering operation.

In a nutshell

As an Outsourced Base Maintenance Projects Engineer, you’ll support the delivery of high-profile outsourced maintenance activity across our fleet. This role sits at the centre of our heavy maintenance and fleet investment programmes, including 787 retrofit activity and Starlink installation, offering exposure to complex engineering projects with real operational impact.

Working closely with the Outsourced Maintenance Manager and OBM team, you’ll help ensure maintenance and repair projects are delivered safely, compliantly, on time and within budget.

Day to day

• Support the delivery of outsourced maintenance projects against agreed objectives, budgets, timescales, resources and quality standards
• Assist with the development of detailed project plans, including budgets, timelines, cost‑of‑ownership targets and resource plans
• Provide trend analysis to support aircraft maintenance checks and continuous improvement
• Review delivered projects against Virgin Atlantic Engineering procedures and approved audit standards
• Support commercial oversight activities, including contract supplement input, MRO invoice review and balancing cost and commercial considerations
• Produce reports relating to safety, Part M oversight and cost control
• Maintain oversight of MRO KPI performance and ensure records remain up to date
• Support training schedules, recruitment activity and day‑to‑day team administration where required

About you

We are looking for someone with strong project management capability, confidence working with data, and a solid understanding of engineering environments, ideally within aviation or a similarly regulated industry.

• Recognised Project Management qualification
• Proven data management and analysis experience
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex workloads
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Confidence working cross‑functionally and with third‑party suppliers

It would be great if you also have:

• An aviation background, ideally with an engineering degree or apprenticeship
• Knowledge of aircraft systems, structures, propulsion and cabin
• Experience working with MROs
• Knowledge of CAA, EASA and other National Airworthiness Authority regulations
• Experience using TRAX‑eMRO
• Familiarity with MyBoeingFleet, Airbus World or AirN@v
• Commercial awareness within an engineering or maintenance environment

Working pattern and travel

This is a UK‑based role, working Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:30. There is a limited element of travel, with occasional visits to MRO locations such as Malta and Bordeaux. Travel is not mandatory but offers valuable exposure for those who want it.

Be yourself – Our differences make us stronger

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, disability, religion, or beliefs.

We celebrate difference and everything that makes our colleagues unique by upholding an inclusive environment in which we can all thrive.

To make your journey with us accessible and individual to you, we encourage you to let us know if you’d like a little extra help with your application, or if you have any individual requirements at any stage of the recruitment journey. Please reach out to [e-mail].

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Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering and Project Management

Industries

Airlines and Aviation