Cabin Technician

As a Cabin Technician, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining the safety, airworthiness, and presentation of our aircraft. Working within our Cabin Maintenance function, you’ll carry out hands-on maintenance tasks in line with approved procedures, supporting the safe and reliable operation of the Virgin Atlantic fleet.

This role sits within a highly specialised Maintenance and Operations environment, where attention to detail, strong engineering practice, and a commitment to safety are essential.

As a Cabin Technician, you will:

• Carry out hands-on maintenance of aircraft systems, components, and Cabin / IFEC equipment in line with approved maintenance data and VAA procedures and procedures.
• Ensure the VAA Cabin performance standards are upheld at all times.
• Work under the guidance of a designated Certifying Engineer, while also completing delegated tasks independently where appropriate
• Ensure all maintenance activities meet required airworthiness standards and Virgin Atlantic procedures
• Accurately complete computer-based maintenance records, logbooks, and associated documentation
• Apply sound engineering judgement and communicate clearly with supervisors and engineering colleagues
• Comply fully with Health & Safety requirements, including the use of PPE and good housekeeping practices
• Participate in performance reviews, technical training, and refresher programmes
• Take ownership of cost control, waste reduction, and efficient working practices
• Maintain compliance with CAA regulations, company procedures, and airport requirements at all times

We’re looking for someone with a strong aircraft engineering background, who takes pride in delivering high-quality maintenance in a safety-critical environment.

You’ll bring:

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and within engineering teams
• Proven adaptability to changing operational demands and working environments
• A strong understanding of Health & Safety requirements and safe working practices
• Working knowledge of relevant company IT and maintenance record systems
• Experience and technical knowledge of aircraft systems sufficient to determine airworthiness

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

• A recognised aeronautical apprenticeship (or equivalent relevant experience)
• Hands-on aircraft Cabin maintenance experience with strong practical engineering skills
• Knowledge of Virgin Atlantic fleet aircraft or similar complex aircraft environments
• A proactive approach, with the ability to work independently when required

It would be great if you also have:

• CAA licence qualifications aligned to the role, with associated certification responsibilities where applicable
• Company approvals on fleet aircraft types

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.

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 of your recruitment journey. Please reach out to [email protected].