Engineering Manager

At Virgin Atlantic, we’re driven by a passion for delivering safe, reliable, and exceptional flying experiences. We’re looking for an Engineering Operations Manager to play a critical role in ensuring our aircraft operate safely and efficiently across our global network.

As a key member of the Engineering Operations leadership team, you will oversee day-to-day engineering operations, ensuring aircraft depart safely and on time. You’ll lead operational decision-making, manage technical teams, and provide oversight of short-term maintenance planning while driving performance, safety, and customer experience.

You’ll also lead and develop a high-performing Technical Operations team, ensuring world-class standards across engineering operations worldwide.

Day to day

• Lead operational control and decision-making, including AOG (Aircraft on Ground) recovery and disruption management
• Oversee the immediate maintenance planning window, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency
• Provide 24/7 technical and operational leadership, including crisis management support
• Drive safety, regulatory compliance, and risk-based decision-making
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Flight Operations, and wider business teams
• Manage team performance, development, and engagement
• Drive continuous improvement through root cause analysis and reliability initiatives
• Ensure accurate reporting, delay attribution, and cost control

About you

• Proven leadership experience in an aviation engineering or technical operations environment
• Strong knowledge of EASA, CAA, and airworthiness regulations
• Skilled in operational decision-making under pressure, with a focus on safety and customer impact
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex data and drive insights
• EASA Part 66 B1/B2 Licence or Degree/HND in a relevant engineering discipline