Senior Mechanical Systems Design Engineer

Salary: Up to 76,000 per annum plus amazing benefits!

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Mon - Fri 09:00 - 17:30

Location: Heathrow

Closing date: 24th September 2024

In a nutshell

This is a Fleet Technical Management Senior Engineer role and a fantastic opportunity to join our expanding Mechanical Systems Engineering team, providing technical expertise in support of the Virgin Atlantic (VAA) Aircraft Fleet.

Day to day

You will be responsible for specification and implementation of fleet maintenance and modification policies, investigation of Mechanical Systems defects and formulation of corrective actions to maintain maximum safety, system integrity and reliability at optimum cost.

You will be providing both Line and Hangar Maintenance with solutions to tasks that are beyond the scope of those laid out in the readily available manuals. You will be responsible for the review of manufacturer’s, internal company, and regulatory requirements; making technical recommendations and implementing actions to ensure aircraft are compliant with regulations and perform to their optimum.

You will also be responsible for investigation of fleet wide defects and reliability issues together with the formulation of corrective actions to drive performance, maintain safety, compliance, reliability, and product delivery in a timely manner at optimum cost.

About you

We’re seeking a Senior Avionic Systems Design & Development Engineer, with an aviation background. Somebody who is innovative and places safety as their top priority. We’re looking for candidates who already have several years’ experience in a directly similar role, and hold a Degree/HND in an Aeronautical or Aviation Engineering related subject or a background as a licensed B1 Aircraft Engineer.

You will have broad technical experience with aircraft Mechanical Systems, gained within an airline or OEM engineering/field service department. Knowledge of CAA, EASA and other National Airworthiness Authority Regulations and experience of Part CAMO and Part 21.

You must be thorough, detailed and analytical in approach to work, with an ability to provide innovative solutions to problems.

You will have strong, demonstrable negotiation and interpersonal skills with excellent verbal and written communications skills.

You’ll need to be flexible, with the ability to adapt and respond to changing demands whilst working under pressure, working well on your own and in a team environment.