Location: London Heathrow - Hangar

Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week. Shift working 4 on, 4 off Days 07:00-19:00

Contract Type: Permanent 

Closing Date: Friday, 10th July 2026 

At Virgin Atlantic Airways, we believe that everyone can take on the world, and it’s our vision to become the most loved travel company. As we continue our journey, we’re driven by safety, innovation and pride in everything we do. 

In a nutshell

As a Workshop Technician, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring the continued safe operation of our aircraft. You’ll carry out off and On-Wing maintenance tasks to the highest airworthiness standards, supporting operational reliability and delivering an exceptional experience for our customers. 

Day to day

As a Workshop Technician, you will: 

• Carry out hands-on maintenance of aircraft & components in line with approved maintenance procedures 

• Work under the instruction of a supervising Engineer, while also completing delegated tasks independently using your own initiative 

• Ensure all maintenance activities are completed accurately, on time and in compliance with airworthiness requirements 

• Maintain accurate records across computer systems and aircraft documentation

• Apply sound engineering practices, recognising the impact of maintenance quality on safety, reliability and customer confidence 

• Adhere fully to Health and Safety policies, including the use of PPE and safe working practices 

• Participate in appraisals, technical training, refresher courses and regulatory training 

• Take ownership of cost control, waste reduction and compliance with engineering safety standards.

About you

We’re looking for someone with a strong aircraft structures/composite engineering background who takes pride in quality, safety and teamwork and has held form 1 workshop structures approval.

In addition to the above, we’d love for our successful Technician to demonstrate: 

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively within maintenance teams 

• Strong adaptability to changing environments and working practices 

• A clear understanding of efficient engineering techniques and a willingness to improve ways of working 

• A strong commitment to Health and Safety and regulatory compliance 

• Confidence using company IT and maintenance recording systems 

It would be great if you also have: 

• A recognised aeronautical apprenticeship or equivalent relevant experience

• Previous Form 1 holder experience 

• Sound technical knowledge of aircraft structures, systems and components 

• Experience working on the Virgin Atlantic fleet, or comparable commercial aircraft 

• An EASA/CAA licence with relevant certification privileges, including company approvals where applicable