Sales Engineer (Aviation)

/ Position: Sales Engineer              

/ Location: Bournemouth or Farnborough (Hybrid working option available)

/ Working Hours: Full-Time, Mon - Friday 40 hours/week

Gama Aviation have a new and exciting role working as a Sales Engineer to join us at our Bournemouth or Farnborough site with hybrid working options available. Working within the dynamic MRO Sales Team within our aircraft maintenance organisation, this role will report directly to the Head of Sales MRO.

This role requires a great understanding of aircraft maintenance documentation, cost estimation, and the ability to craft tailored proposals to meet customer needs.

As a key team member in our sales and planning process, you’ll collaborate with internal teams, research market trends, and engage directly with clients to deliver exceptional service and innovative solutions. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with technical knowledge and a passion for building relationships to thrive in a fast-paced and rewarding aviation environment.

/ About us:

Gama Aviation is a hugely diverse business that offers much more than perhaps its name would suggest. Yes, we fly but we also save lives, provide mission critical intelligence, and build systems that deliver decisive advantage.

With operations across the UK and in Middle East a career with us can offer travel, personal growth opportunities, and the ability for long-term progression in a fast paced and dynamic service industry.

/ Responsibilities:

• Analyse and interpret aviation documentation, including Aircraft Maintenance Manuals (AMMs), Service Bulletins (SBs), Airworthiness Directives (ADs), Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs), and design/modification documents.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates and build competitive, customer-specific proposals.
• Develop accurate and comprehensive quotes for services and parts.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure accurate and timely delivery of proposals and solutions.
• Research and analyse market trends, including parts pricing, maintenance schedule, and competitor offerings.
• Liaising with customers, and internal departments, throughout the front-end planning process
• Developing and upkeeping of databases used for sales and quoting
• Assisting with collating and correcting data for invoice processing and generation.
• General and technical administration as required
• Attend client meetings, industry events, and conferences, requiring occasional travel.

/ Skills, Qualifications and Experience required:

• Strong understanding of aviation documentation (AMMs, SBs, ADs, STCs, and modification/design documents).
• Proven experience in sales or engineering within the aviation industry.
• Excellent analytical skills, including cost estimation and proposal preparation.
• Ability to research and analyse market trends, competitor offerings, and pricing strategies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build and maintain client relationships.
• Proficiency in collaborating with internal departments to ensure seamless project execution.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple tasks.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for client meetings and industry events.
• Familiarity with aviation software tools and systems (preferred).

/ In addition to a Competitive Salary, we will offer you:

• Competitive Group Pension Scheme
• Comprehensive Life Assurance *
• Comprehensive Income Protection *
• Comprehensive Travel Insurance *
• Comprehensive Private Healthcare (after successful passing of probation) *
• Free Car Parking
• 2 Paid Volunteering Days each calendar year (subject to line manager approval)
• Investment in Training, Qualifications and Professional Development

*(Subject to insurance underwriting)

Due to the volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 20 working days then your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.