Technical Manager Aircraft Records

Rolls-Royce plc; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Annual Leave

Retirement Savings

Group Life Assurance

Income Protection

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Job summary

Rolls-Royce plc in London is seeking a Technical Manager – Aircraft Records Product Owner to lead RRPF's aircraft and engine digital records initiatives. The role balances regulatory compliance, customer needs and technical feasibility to deliver scalable, auditable solutions within a global engine-lease portfolio.

You will own the product vision, define roadmaps, and work with AI, data and delivery teams to ensure traceability, data integrity and regulatory alignment with ATA, S1000D and iSpec

Qualifications

• Degree in Aerospace Engineering or related technical field.
• Strong understanding of aircraft and engine technical records.
• Experience in product ownership or technical management roles.
• Ability to define roadmaps and prioritize backlogs.
• Experience working with cross-functional delivery teams.

Responsibilities

• Own the product vision for aircraft and engine digital records solutions.
• Define and prioritize product backlog based on regulatory and market needs.
• Ensure alignment with aviation standards (ATA, S1000D, iSpec 2200).
• Work closely with AI, data, and delivery teams to shape functionality.
• Engage with customers and regulators to validate product requirements.
• Ensure traceability, auditability, and data integrity of digital records.

Skills

Aerospace degree

Aircraft records knowledge

Product ownership

Roadmap prioritization

Cross-functional delivery

Education

Degree in Aerospace Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Technical Manager Aircraft Records London Full time

Why join Rolls-Royce?

At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting, and connecting people everywhere. By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.

Position Summary

An opportunity has become available for a Technical Manager – Aircraft Records Product Owner to join our team in London. Rolls-Royce & Partners Finance Limited (“RRPF”) is an engine leasing company with the largest global portfolio of Rolls-Royce and IAE V2500-A5 engines, providing medium- and long-term leasing solutions for spare engines. We support over 50 customers worldwide with a portfolio of over 420 engines. This role owns the evolution of RRPF’s aircraft and engine digital records products, balancing regulatory compliance, customer needs, and technical feasibility to deliver scalable and auditable solutions.

What you will be doing

• Own the product vision for aircraft and engine digital records solutions.


• Define and prioritize product backlog based on regulatory and market needs.


• Ensure alignment with aviation standards (ATA, S1000D, iSpec 2200).


• Work closely with AI, data, and delivery teams to shape functionality.


• Engage with customers and regulators to validate product requirements.


• Ensure traceability, auditability, and data integrity of digital records

Position qualifications

• Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Aviation, or related technical discipline


• Strong understanding of aircraft and engine technical records


• Experience in product ownership or technical management roles


• Ability to define roadmaps and prioritize backlogs


• Experience working with cross-functional delivery teams

Preferred requirements

• Knowledge of ATA, S1000D, or iSpec 2200 standards


• Experience engaging with regulators or auditors


• Exposure to AI-enabled document systems


• Experience in agile delivery environments


• Strong stakeholder management skills

Regional Benefits

• Generous Annual Leave


• Retirement Savings through the Rolls-Royce Retirement Savings Trust


• Group Life Assurance provides for a lump sum benefit if you die whilst employed by Rolls-Royce Group


• Income Protection provides an income in the event that you are unable to work due to illness or injury

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Closing Date: 11.09.2026

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