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About the Role

As a Certifying Engineer within Cabin Maintenance, you will be responsible for ensuring aircraft interiors meet the highest standards of safety, reliability, and presentation. You will lead small teams, certify maintenance activities according to regulatory and Virgin Atlantic requirements, and serve as a liaison between Technical Control and operational teams. This role requires strong judgment, technical expertise, and a commitment to excellence to impact on-time performance, safety compliance, and customer experience.

Responsibilities

Certify allocated cabin maintenance tasks in line with CAA regulations and Virgin Atlantic procedures
Lead and supervise small teams, including Cabin Technicians and third-party suppliers, to deliver safe and timely maintenance
Act as the focal communication point between the team, Technical Control and relevant stakeholders
Ensure accurate and compliant task certification and technical record completion within e-MRO and associated systems
Deliver technically clean, safe and reliable aircraft, supporting On-Time Performance and technical standards
Champion efficient working practices and contribute to CMS briefings and operational updates
Support performance management and development conversations within your team
Promote a strong safety culture, ensuring full adherence to Engineering, Health & Safety and airport regulations

Requirements

Hold a valid B1.1 CAA Licence
Hold at least 1 type rating for one of our fleet aircrafts such as A330, A350, B787
Bring light and/or heavy maintenance experience, ideally within a commercial aviation environment
Completed a recognised Aircraft Maintenance Apprenticeship or hold equivalent operational aviation experience
Demonstrate recent experience within Aeronautical Engineering
Possess strong knowledge of airworthiness standards and regulatory compliance
Confident supervising small teams and fostering accountability and engagement
Communicate clearly and professionally across technical and operational stakeholders
Working knowledge of relevant engineering IT systems
Hold a full UK driving licence
Take pride in delivering high standards, working safely, and continuously improving how things are done

Skills

Aircraft maintenance
Team leadership
Regulatory compliance
Communication
Engineering IT systems

Location

On-site; Virgin Atlantic Hangar, Exeter Road, Heathrow airport, Hounslow, TW6 2PJ

Work Type

On-site
Full Time
Permanent

Experience Level

Light and/or heavy maintenance experience
Recent experience within Aeronautical Engineering

Education Level

Valid B1.1 CAA Licence
Recognised Aircraft Maintenance Apprenticeship or equivalent operational aviation experience

Salary/Compensations

Competitive

About the Company

At Virgin Atlantic, we don’t just fly aircraft – we bring journeys to life. From the moment our customers step onboard, every detail matters. Behind every brilliant experience is an engineering team that keeps our fleet safe, reliable and ready to take on the world. Our Engineering function plays a critical role in delivering operational excellence and maintaining the highest safety standards. If you’re driven by precision, pride and performance, this is where your expertise makes a tangible impact every single day.

Equal Opportunity

Our differences make us stronger. Our customers come from all walks of life and so do our colleagues. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and actively encourage applications from all backgrounds. At Virgin Atlantic, we believe everyone can take on the world - no matter your age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities, religion, or beliefs. We celebrate difference and everything that makes our colleagues unique by upholding an inclusive environment in which we can all thrive. So that everyone at Virgin Atlantic can be themselves and know they belong.
To make your journey with us accessible and individual to you, we encourage you to let us know if you’d like a little extra help with your application, or if you have any individual requirements at any stage along your recruitment journey. We are here to support you, so please reach out to our team (recruitment@fly.virgin.com), feeling confident that we’ve got your individual considerations covered.