In a nutshell

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.

We already have one of the most modern and cleanest fleets in the industry and are currently in the process of expanding and improving our fleet even further. Over the last 12 months we’ve taken delivery of several Airbus A330neos to add to our existing fleet of A330, A350 and Boeing 787 aircraft.

With our expansion, we need to increase the number of talented technicians working in our hangars, and on the line, and this is where you come in!

As Aircraft Technician (Cabin) based in our workshop at Heathrow Hangar, you will be responsible for accomplishing delegated cabin maintenance tasks on VAA or contracted customers aircraft to the required Airworthiness standards. The primary objective 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.

Day to day

• You will carry out hands-on maintenance of aircraft cabins and related systems and components.
• You will be working in a 145 repair and overhaul facility.
• The key aspect of this role will be working with avionic wiring repairs, and repair/overhaul of In Flight Entertainment Systems.
• A Technician will also be expected to work on delegated tasks without supervision using their own initiative.
• You will apply sound engineering practices to your duties and fully communicate actions, ensuring an excellent standard of maintenance in order to adhere to appropriate standards and reduce the risk of financial penalties and damage to reputation.
• You’ll participate in appraisals – both team and individual.
• You will implement effective control of costs as applicable to job role, helping to optimise revenue and manage cost.
• Drive compliance with Engineering safety.
• Technicians must adhere to manufacturers approved maintenance procedures and the instruction of the designated supervising Engineer.

About you

We seek talented A License Technicians with the following skills and experience. If you meet or exceed the below criteria, we’d love to hear from you!

• Have successfully completed a recognised aeronautical apprenticeship or equivalent, relevant experience.
• Possess a sound aircraft engineering background, with relevant experience, demonstrating clear and effective hand skills and thinking.
• Must have experience of working in an approved part 145 repair and overhaul facility.
• Preferably specialising in Avionic Wiring Repairs and repair and overhaul of In Flight Entertainment systems.
• Experience in LRU Software loading processes.
• Experience in production of CAA Form 1’s
• Adherence to CAA and company policies and procedures relating to a controlled and approved workshop environment.
• For Licensed Technicians, you will hold CAA Licence qualifications coupled with the associated certification responsibilities, as required. Holding company approvals on fleet aircraft types, in respect of CAA Licence categories held.
• Have experience and technical knowledge of the Virgin fleet, sufficient to determine the airworthiness of any component or system.
• Excellent communication skills
• Good working knowledge of efficient working practices/techniques and able to drive changes to working practices
• Demonstrable adaptation to changes in working practices and environment
• Be knowledgeable of and compliant with current Health and Safety Procedures.
• Possess a working knowledge of company procedures.
• Working knowledge of relevant company IT systems.

Be yourself – 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.