Structures Engineer – CAMO & Part 21

Hounslow, Middlesex

About the Role

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At Virgin Atlantic, our Fleet Technical Engineering team does more than manage the continued airworthiness of our aircraft. As part of our Part 21 Design Organisation, we also have the capability to develop and approve engineering solutions when the answer is not simply sitting in an aircraft manufacturer's manual. We're looking for a Structures Engineer to join our Structures team at London Heathrow. You'll work under both our Part CAMO and Part 21 Design Organisation, managing continued airworthiness of our fleets, structural repair design and operational engineering. One day you could be assessing manufacturer information and determining what action is required across our fleet; the next, you could be helping develop a structural repair solution to safely return an aircraft to service. Whatever the challenge, safety and compliance come first. You'll use your aircraft structural knowledge and experience to define practical, technically robust solutions while supporting a safe, reliable and efficient operation. Providing specialist structural engineering support for aircraft defects, operational issues, incidents and AOG events, developing safe and practical solutions while helping to minimise operational disruption. Producing structural repairs, modifications, engineering design instructions, drawings and technical reports in line with our CAA Part 21 Design Organisation Approval procedures. Reviewing fleet performance, maintenance feedback, delays and recurring structural issues, identifying opportunities to improve reliability and prevent recurrence. Supporting the development of maintenance policies that improve safety and reliability while helping manage maintenance and operational costs. Providing structural technical support for aircraft acquisitions, lease returns and end-of-lease activity. Working closely with colleagues across Engineering, Maintenance Control and Part 145, as well as manufacturers including Airbus and Boeing, suppliers, maintenance organisations and regulatory authorities. As your experience and knowledge of our operation develops, you'll also have the opportunity to become part of our Structures out-of-hours technical support team. Working collaboratively across the team, sharing technical knowledge and supporting colleagues as you build your own expertise.

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Requirements

An Engineering degree or HND in a relevant aviation discipline, or a CAA/EASA B1 Licence or equivalent.
Relevant experience within an airline, aircraft manufacturer, CAMO, Design Organisation or aircraft structural repair environment.
Experience of aircraft structural repair assessment, Part 21 design approval or continued airworthiness activity. Direct Part 21 Design Organisation experience would be an advantage, but is not essential if you bring strong relevant structures and Part M/CAMO experience.
A good working knowledge of continued airworthiness requirements, with exposure to CAA Part M/Part CAMO, Part 21, Part 26 or applicable airworthiness and certification requirements.
The ability to interpret complex technical information and turn it into clear, practical guidance for a range of stakeholders.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to work collaboratively across Engineering and represent Virgin Atlantic with manufacturers, suppliers and regulatory authorities.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to balance safety, compliance, operational requirements and commercial considerations.

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