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.