Technician – Workshops

Salary: Up to £58,864 plus shift pay and excellent benefits

Hours: Full Time - 7am - 5:20pm (4 on / 4 off Monday - Thursday: 4 on / 2 off Tuesday - Friday)

Location: LHR Hangar, Heathrow

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 1st November 2025

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 embark on this next exciting stage of our journey, we’re harnessing our spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation to challenge the status quo.

We have one of the cleanest and greenest fleets in the sky, from Airbus A350s and A330neos to the Boeing 787s. Our Engineering team is made up of aircraft maintenance technicians, engineers, planners, and supply chain teams that help make sure they’re well maintained and ready to get our customers to their chosen destinations. So, if you’re ready to take your career to new heights, read on!

As an Aircraft Technician - Workshops, you will be responsible for accomplishing delegated maintenance tasks on Virgin Atlantic (VAA) Engines to the required Airworthiness standards.

The primary objective of this role is to ensure the continued safe operation of the aircraft by achieving, and striving to exceed, the standards of airworthiness set by Corporate and Airworthiness Authority policy, procedures, and requirements.

• Carry out hands-on maintenance of aircraft engine and related systems and components
• Adhere to manufacturers approved maintenance procedures and the instruction of the designated supervising Engineer
• Accountable for working on delegated tasks without supervision using his own initiative
• Responsible for applying sound engineering practises to their duties and to fully communicate your actions.
• Participate in appraisals
• Drive effective control of costs as applicable to job role
• Optimise revenue and manage cost
• Drive compliance with Engineering safety

• We are looking for candidates with EASA/CAA Licence qualifications coupled with the associated certification responsibilities, as required. Holding company approvals on fleet aircraft types, in respect of EASA/CAA Licence categories held.
• You will have successfully completed a recognised aeronautical apprenticeship or equivalent, relevant experience and possess a sound aircraft engineering background, with relevant experience, demonstrating clear and effective hand skills and thinking. Engine experience would be preferable.
• You’ll need Demonstrable adaptation to change in working practices and environment with excellent communication skills.
• You’ll have experience and technical knowledge of the Virgin fleet sufficient to determine the airworthiness of any component or system guidance. Knowledge of current Health and Safety procedures is a must. If the above sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

The perks

We offer a competitive basic salary, with the addition of a shift allowance and fantastic development opportunities to grow and evolve. And of course, we’re renowned for our brilliant staff travel benefits, which are among the best in the industry. We encourage everyone to take on the world, and you’re no exception.

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, ([email protected]) feeling confident that we’ve got your individual considerations covered.

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