Aviation Engineering Manager
We are looking for an experienced Aviation Engineering Manager to join a leading team delivering modifications and upgrades to commercial aircraft across Europe. This is a hands-on leadership role, offering the opportunity to shape technical projects, drive innovation, and manage a highly skilled engineering team.
About the Role
This role will lead a multi-disciplined electrical/avionics team within a commercial aircraft modifications environment. You will be responsible for overseeing the design and certification of modifications to a range of commercial aircraft, ensuring technical excellence, compliance with EASA regulations, and on-time delivery of projects.
Key Responsibilities for the Aviation Engineering Manager:
Lead and manage electrical/avionics engineering activities for complex aircraft modification programmes.
Oversee design and certification projects, ensuring compliance with EASA regulations.
Manage, develop, and motivate a team of engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and best practice.
Provide technical oversight, approve approaches, and drive solution-based engineering through effective resource allocation.
Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders, customers, and partners.
Represent the organisation in customer meetings (e.g., ITCM, PDR, CDR, FAI) and provide support during embodiment phases.
Manage budgets, timelines, and deliverables for engineering activities.
Skills & Experience Required for the Electrical Aviation Manager:
Degree in aerospace or other safety-critical engineering discipline.
10 years’ experience in an EASA Design Organisation or similar aerospace environment.
Extensive knowledge of Part 25 aircraft design, certification, and continuing airworthiness.
Proven track record of delivering complex engineering change programmes.
Strong leadership and people management experience, including mentoring junior engineers and leading distributed teams.
Experience with budget management and project planning in a technical environment.
Ability to drive change, improve processes, and enhance operational efficiency.
Professional, collaborative, and customer-focused approach.
Desirable: Experience as a Compliance Verification Engineer (CVE) within EASA Panel 5/6 Electrical/Avionics.
Benefits:
Competitive salary and annual incentive plan.
25 days’ holiday plus UK public holidays.
Enhanced Pension plan
Company-paid medical plan.
Short and long-term sickness coverage.
Life insurance
Continuous learning and development opportunities.
Inclusive and supportive culture, with flexible working where possible.
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior engineering professional looking to take the next step in a hands-on leadership role in aviation engineering.
Apply today to be considered for this exciting position
