AirTanker Ltd
Carterton, Oxfordshire
Systems Engineer Team Leader (Avionics) Application Deadline: 13 May 2026 Department: Engineering (CAMO) Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time Location: Brize Norton Compensation: £69,672 / year Description This is an FTC opportunity until June 2029 We are looking for an experienced Systems Engineer Team Leader (Avionics) to provide technical leadership and oversight across avionics systems, fleet continued airworthiness, and subcontracted maintenance activities. This is a key leadership role within Fleet Engineering, combining deep technical expertise with people management, stakeholder engagement, and regulatory responsibility. You will act as a subject matter expert, supporting operational teams, maintenance organisations, and major programmes while ensuring continued compliance and safety across the fleet. Why AirTanker? AirTanker is a vital part of the UK's defence capability, delivering air-to-air refuelling and air transport services to the RAF and MOD. We operate at the intersection of military precision and commercial innovation. As a Systems Engineer Team Leader (Avionics), you will play a critical role in ensuring the safe, compliant and effective management of aircraft systems and continued airworthiness. By leading technical activities, overseeing subcontracted services and working closely with maintenance organisations, OEMs and internal stakeholders, you will directly contribute to fleet safety, regulatory compliance and overall operational performance. Whats in it for you? Stakeholder Exposure: Work closely with OEMs, regulators, maintenance organisations, and senior internal stakeholders. Operational Variety: Support fleet operations, modifications, reliability investigations, and major programmes-no two days are the same. Complex Problem-Solving: Tackle technically challenging issues involving aircraft systems, software, and regulatory compliance. Strategic Impact: Shape continued airworthiness strategy, procedures, and long-term fleet performance. Comprehensive Benefits: Including private medical insurance, bonus scheme, EV scheme, contributory pension, and more. Adventure & Belonging: Battlefield tours, adventure training, and family fun days. What you'll be doing Provide oversight and management of Appendix II subcontracted services and Part 145 maintenance activities, both internal and external. Manage fleet continued airworthiness, including Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins, modifications, and maintenance requests using company IT systems. Act as the technical liaison with manufacturers, OEMs, and Part 21 organisations, ensuring approved data is obtained and communicated clearly to the wider business. Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of departmental procedures and processes. Monitor and analyse aircraft systems performance, defects, reliability data, and design issues, producing reports and supporting reliability and engineering reviews. Provide technical leadership and expert support to major programmes and internal and external maintenance providers. Manage aircraft software and data, including navigation and EGPWS databases, CVR/DFDR readouts, and ELT registrations. Maintain and update regulatory and compliance documentation in line with Air Operations requirements. What you'll bring CAA/EASA licence with A330 type rating, or a recognised degree-level technical qualification, or equivalent industry experience. Proven experience in a Technical Services, CAMO, or aircraft maintenance environment. Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage relationships with subcontractors, OEMs, and regulatory authorities. High level of competence using complex IT and office-based systems for aircraft technical management. Experience developing and managing technical procedures, manuals, and regulatory documentation, with the ability to deliver to tight timescales in a pressured environment.
Systems Engineer Team Leader (Avionics) Application Deadline: 13 May 2026 Department: Engineering (CAMO) Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time Location: Brize Norton Compensation: £69,672 / year Description This is an FTC opportunity until June 2029 We are looking for an experienced Systems Engineer Team Leader (Avionics) to provide technical leadership and oversight across avionics systems, fleet continued airworthiness, and subcontracted maintenance activities. This is a key leadership role within Fleet Engineering, combining deep technical expertise with people management, stakeholder engagement, and regulatory responsibility. You will act as a subject matter expert, supporting operational teams, maintenance organisations, and major programmes while ensuring continued compliance and safety across the fleet. Why AirTanker? AirTanker is a vital part of the UK's defence capability, delivering air-to-air refuelling and air transport services to the RAF and MOD. We operate at the intersection of military precision and commercial innovation. As a Systems Engineer Team Leader (Avionics), you will play a critical role in ensuring the safe, compliant and effective management of aircraft systems and continued airworthiness. By leading technical activities, overseeing subcontracted services and working closely with maintenance organisations, OEMs and internal stakeholders, you will directly contribute to fleet safety, regulatory compliance and overall operational performance. Whats in it for you? Stakeholder Exposure: Work closely with OEMs, regulators, maintenance organisations, and senior internal stakeholders. Operational Variety: Support fleet operations, modifications, reliability investigations, and major programmes-no two days are the same. Complex Problem-Solving: Tackle technically challenging issues involving aircraft systems, software, and regulatory compliance. Strategic Impact: Shape continued airworthiness strategy, procedures, and long-term fleet performance. Comprehensive Benefits: Including private medical insurance, bonus scheme, EV scheme, contributory pension, and more. Adventure & Belonging: Battlefield tours, adventure training, and family fun days. What you'll be doing Provide oversight and management of Appendix II subcontracted services and Part 145 maintenance activities, both internal and external. Manage fleet continued airworthiness, including Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins, modifications, and maintenance requests using company IT systems. Act as the technical liaison with manufacturers, OEMs, and Part 21 organisations, ensuring approved data is obtained and communicated clearly to the wider business. Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of departmental procedures and processes. Monitor and analyse aircraft systems performance, defects, reliability data, and design issues, producing reports and supporting reliability and engineering reviews. Provide technical leadership and expert support to major programmes and internal and external maintenance providers. Manage aircraft software and data, including navigation and EGPWS databases, CVR/DFDR readouts, and ELT registrations. Maintain and update regulatory and compliance documentation in line with Air Operations requirements. What you'll bring CAA/EASA licence with A330 type rating, or a recognised degree-level technical qualification, or equivalent industry experience. Proven experience in a Technical Services, CAMO, or aircraft maintenance environment. Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage relationships with subcontractors, OEMs, and regulatory authorities. High level of competence using complex IT and office-based systems for aircraft technical management. Experience developing and managing technical procedures, manuals, and regulatory documentation, with the ability to deliver to tight timescales in a pressured environment.
AirTanker Ltd
Brize Norton, Oxfordshire
Flight Safety Data Analyst Application Deadline: 19 May 2026 Department: Compliance Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time Location: Brize Norton Compensation: £45,607 - £48,504 / year Description Please note this is a 12 month FTC We are seeking a Flight Safety Data Analyst to join our Compliance team, supporting the continued delivery and development of our Flight Data Monitoring (FDM) Programme. This is a key safety critical role, contributing directly to the effectiveness of our Safety Management System and overall operational assurance. AirTanker is a vital part of the UK's defence capability, delivering air to air refuelling and air transport services to the RAF and MOD. We operate at the intersection of military precision and commercial innovation. As a Flight Safety Data Analyst, you will play a key role in supporting safe, compliant and efficient flying operations. By analysing flight data, managing Flight Data Monitoring activity and working closely with flight operations, safety teams and regulatory stakeholders, you will directly contribute to hazard identification, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement in operational safety performance. What's in it for you? Safety Influence & Insight: Have a direct influence on aviation safety outcomes by transforming flight data into meaningful insights. Your analysis will support proactive risk management, trend identification and evidence based decision making across the operation. Technical & Analytical Expertise: Develop specialist technical expertise in Flight Data Monitoring systems, data visualisation and performance metrics. You will strengthen your ability to interrogate complex datasets, review event thresholds and produce high quality safety reports that inform operational and regulatory activity. Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration: Work closely with flight crews, safety specialists, operational leaders and external stakeholders. You will build confidence presenting data findings, supporting debriefs and contributing to cross functional safety forums and working groups. Regulatory Exposure & Assurance: Gain valuable experience working within a UK CAA regulated environment, supporting compliance with Air Operations, Safety Management System and airworthiness requirements. This role offers strong exposure to regulatory standards and assurance processes. Comprehensive Benefits: Including private medical insurance, bonus scheme, EV scheme, contributory pension, and more. Adventure & Belonging: Battlefield tours, adventure training, and family fun days. What you'll be doing Support the delivery and continuous development of the Flight Data Monitoring (FDM) programme in line with company manuals and regulatory requirements. Manage flight data replay activity, ensuring performance targets are consistently met. Analyse flight data, including reviewing event thresholds and supporting the design of new events. Produce accurate and insightful FDM reports to support the Safety Management System, emissions reporting and airworthiness requirements. Maintain the integrity and confidentiality of sensitive flight data. Support flight crew debriefs and FDM Working Group meetings as required. Contribute to safety communications, publications and promotional activities. Support incident and accident investigations when required. Act as deputy for the Lead Flight Safety Data Analyst when necessary. What you'll bring Essential: Demonstrable experience in flight data monitoring and analysis. Experience working within an aviation safety environment. Proficiency in using a Flight Data Ground Analysis tool. Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and Power BI. Excellent analytical, report writing and communication skills. Understanding of UK CAA Air Operations regulations. Experience working with Safety Management Systems. Desirable: Experience with Airbus A330 aircraft and associated SOPs. Safety investigation and interview skills.
Flight Safety Data Analyst Application Deadline: 19 May 2026 Department: Compliance Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time Location: Brize Norton Compensation: £45,607 - £48,504 / year Description Please note this is a 12 month FTC We are seeking a Flight Safety Data Analyst to join our Compliance team, supporting the continued delivery and development of our Flight Data Monitoring (FDM) Programme. This is a key safety critical role, contributing directly to the effectiveness of our Safety Management System and overall operational assurance. AirTanker is a vital part of the UK's defence capability, delivering air to air refuelling and air transport services to the RAF and MOD. We operate at the intersection of military precision and commercial innovation. As a Flight Safety Data Analyst, you will play a key role in supporting safe, compliant and efficient flying operations. By analysing flight data, managing Flight Data Monitoring activity and working closely with flight operations, safety teams and regulatory stakeholders, you will directly contribute to hazard identification, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement in operational safety performance. What's in it for you? Safety Influence & Insight: Have a direct influence on aviation safety outcomes by transforming flight data into meaningful insights. Your analysis will support proactive risk management, trend identification and evidence based decision making across the operation. Technical & Analytical Expertise: Develop specialist technical expertise in Flight Data Monitoring systems, data visualisation and performance metrics. You will strengthen your ability to interrogate complex datasets, review event thresholds and produce high quality safety reports that inform operational and regulatory activity. Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration: Work closely with flight crews, safety specialists, operational leaders and external stakeholders. You will build confidence presenting data findings, supporting debriefs and contributing to cross functional safety forums and working groups. Regulatory Exposure & Assurance: Gain valuable experience working within a UK CAA regulated environment, supporting compliance with Air Operations, Safety Management System and airworthiness requirements. This role offers strong exposure to regulatory standards and assurance processes. Comprehensive Benefits: Including private medical insurance, bonus scheme, EV scheme, contributory pension, and more. Adventure & Belonging: Battlefield tours, adventure training, and family fun days. What you'll be doing Support the delivery and continuous development of the Flight Data Monitoring (FDM) programme in line with company manuals and regulatory requirements. Manage flight data replay activity, ensuring performance targets are consistently met. Analyse flight data, including reviewing event thresholds and supporting the design of new events. Produce accurate and insightful FDM reports to support the Safety Management System, emissions reporting and airworthiness requirements. Maintain the integrity and confidentiality of sensitive flight data. Support flight crew debriefs and FDM Working Group meetings as required. Contribute to safety communications, publications and promotional activities. Support incident and accident investigations when required. Act as deputy for the Lead Flight Safety Data Analyst when necessary. What you'll bring Essential: Demonstrable experience in flight data monitoring and analysis. Experience working within an aviation safety environment. Proficiency in using a Flight Data Ground Analysis tool. Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and Power BI. Excellent analytical, report writing and communication skills. Understanding of UK CAA Air Operations regulations. Experience working with Safety Management Systems. Desirable: Experience with Airbus A330 aircraft and associated SOPs. Safety investigation and interview skills.