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Aircraft Engineer
Location: Heathrow, Hybrid
At Virgin Atlantic, we don’t just fly aircraft — we manage world-class assets with precision, expertise, and care. We’re looking for an experienced Aircraft Structures Engineer to join our Aircraft Asset Management team, playing a critical role in aircraft acquisitions and End of Lease (EOL) returns.
This is a high-impact position where you’ll combine deep technical expertise with stakeholder influence, ensuring our aircraft meet the highest standards of safety, compliance, and commercial performance.
Day to day
- Act as the structures specialist for aircraft entering and leaving the fleet, ensuring all structural integrity, documentation, and regulatory requirements are fully met.
- Lead the technical review of structural repairs, modifications, and records, ensuring compliance with CAA/EASA regulations and lease return conditions.
- Provide on-site technical support during End of Lease maintenance inputs at MRO facilities worldwide.
- Act as the technical representative for Virgin Atlantic Engineering with lessors and third-party maintenance organisations.
- Manage and resolve lessor findings (“pick-ups”), negotiating practical and cost-effective solutions.
- Support aircraft acquisitions and redeliveries, ensuring structural requirements are met on time and within budget.
- Develop and enhance audit processes to minimise EOL findings and improve efficiency.
- Build strong relationships across Engineering, Fleet Planning, Finance, and external partners.
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- You’re a detail-driven and commercially aware structures expert who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
- Degree/HND in Engineering (or equivalent) or CAA/EASA B1 Licence.
- Proven experience in aircraft structures, design, repair, or airline engineering environments.
- Strong knowledge of CAA/EASA Part M, Part 21, and airworthiness requirements.
- Working familiarity with Airbus/Boeing SRMs and structural documentation.
- Experience in Aircraft Asset Management and End of Lease activities is highly desirable.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Analytical mindset with a strong focus on accuracy and compliance.
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