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Aircraft Technician – Workshops
Hours: 37.5 Hrs. Full Time – (7:00am – 17:20 4 on 3 off, Monday - Thursday then Tuesday -Friday rotation)
Location: LHR Hangar, Heathrow
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 22nd March, 2026
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 continue our journey, we’re harnessing our spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation to challenge the status quo. We operate one of the cleanest and greenest fleets in the sky, from Airbus A350s and A330neos to Boeing 787s. Our Engineering team is made up of highly skilled technicians, engineers, planners and supply chain specialists who work together to keep our fleet safe, compliant and ready to fly. As an Aircraft Technician – Workshops, you will be responsible for carrying out delegated maintenance tasks on Virgin Atlantic engines and associated components, ensuring all work is completed to the highest airworthiness standards. The primary objective of this role is to support the continued safe operation of the aircraft by meeting and exceeding the airworthiness standards set by Corporate policy and regulatory authority requirements.
We are looking for candidates who have previous engine workshop experience with Form 1 release and associated type training on our engine & APU’s, Borescope approval would be advantageous. Alongside a competitive basic salary and shift allowance, we offer excellent development opportunities within Engineering and industry-leading staff travel benefits, giving you the opportunity to take on the world just as our customers do. If this sounds like you and you’re ready to take the next step in your Engineering career, we would love to hear from you.
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.