Outsourced Base Maintenance Projects Engineer

Job Location
United Kingdom, Europe
Job Role
Engineer
Contract Type
Full-Time
Salary
Posted Date
2026-01-14
Job Expiry Date
2026-02-13
Qualification
Bachelor’s Degree

Day to day 


  • Support the delivery of outsourced maintenance projects against agreed objectives, budgets, timescales, resources and quality standards 
  • Assist with the development of detailed project plans, including budgets, timelines, cost-of-ownership targets and resource plans 
  • Provide trend analysis to support aircraft maintenance checks and continuous improvement 
  • Review delivered projects against Virgin Atlantic Engineering procedures and approved audit standards 
  • Support commercial oversight activities, including contract supplement input, MRO invoice review and balancing cost and commercial considerations 
  • Produce reports relating to safety, Part M oversight and cost control 
  • Maintain oversight of MRO KPI performance and ensure records remain up to date 
  • Support training schedules, recruitment activity and day-to-day team administration where required 


About you 


We are looking for someone with strong project management capability, confidence working with data, and a solid understanding of engineering environments, ideally within aviation or a similarly regulated industry. 


  • Recognised Project Management qualification 
  • Strong Excel capability 
  • Proven data management and analysis experience 
  • Industry-standard project management experience 
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex workloads 
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills 
  • Confidence working cross-functionally and with third-party suppliers 


It would be great if you also have: 


  • An aviation background, ideally with an engineering degree or apprenticeship 
  • Knowledge of aircraft systems, structures, propulsion and cabin 
  • Experience working with MROs 
  • Knowledge of CAA, EASA and other National Airworthiness Authority regulations 
  • Experience using TRAX-eMRO 
  • Familiarity with MyBoeingFleet, Airbus World or AirN@v 
  • Commercial awareness within an engineering or maintenance environment 


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