Airworthiness Engineer

Airbus Defence and Space SAU

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Bristol Area Until 9/7/2026 5+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted June 6, 2026 Last posted July 9, 2026
Job description

Job Description:

We are looking for an Airworthiness Engineer to join our Safety Team, in Filton.

The Role :

  • Review fleet occurrences (in-service or production)

  • Perform root-cause analysis and occurrence follow-up

  • Manage unsafe conditions occurring on the fleet

  • Coordinate with Airworthiness specialists, Local Chief Airworthiness Engineer and Design Office specialists to prepare the necessary justification to support fleet Continued Airworthiness

  • Manage and work with the Airworthiness office to prepare presentations for the Airworthiness Authorities

  • Participate in meetings with the Airworthiness Authorities (EASA...)

  • Analysis of the corrective actions and follow-up

Are you the one ?

Experience required:

  • Degree in (Aerospace) Engineering

  • At least 5 years of experience in working transversally across multiple departments, business units and aircraft platforms/ products

  • Knowledge of aircraft Fuel system is an advantage

  • Knowledge and preferably experience in aerospace design processes and in technical documentation

  • Experienced in Project Management practices

  • Good and fast comprehension

  • Team player with excellent communication skills and strong coordination and relational skills to deal with many different parties

  • Able to handle multiple topics/ incidents in parallel

  • Autonomous, precise, reliable and solution-oriented attitude

  • Language Skills: English negotiation level (spoken and written)

What’s in it for you…

Joining Airbus Protect with :

  • A close and caring management,

  • A pipeline of innovative projects,

  • A community of recognised experts,

  • Great career paths and training opportunities, 

​Great benefits: 

  • 25 days holiday

  • Hybrid working

  • Flexi time

  • Option to purchase holidays

  • Generous pension scheme

  • Eligibility to a Company profit sharing scheme

  • Share options

  • Access to a benefits platform offering car leasing, family health plans, dental plan, shopping discounts and much more …

AIRBUS PROTECT

Airbus PROTECT brings together experts in risk analysis and management in the fields of safety, cybersecurity and sustainability. We deliver expertise to our own group, Airbus, for whom we act as a privileged partner, but also to external clients.

With over 1,500 experienced professionals based in France, UK and Germany, we service large-scale contracts with companies such as critical infrastructures (CNI), other industries and public institutions. 

Our positioning and strategy enable us to meet the highest standards of the market and to meet the challenges of tomorrow as a team...

If you are looking for a position with various activities and real professional opportunities…

Join the AIRBUS PROTECT journey, we are waiting for you!

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This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Airbus Protect Limited

Contract Type:

Permanent

Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Qualification & Operability <JF-EN-EJ>

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About this role

Summary

Assess aircraft fleet safety, conduct root-cause analysis, manage unsafe conditions, liaise with authorities.

Job title

Airworthiness Engineer

Experience level

5+ years

Minimum experience

5+ years exp

Industry

aerospace

Location requirements

Bristol area, hybrid work allowed, UK-based preferred.

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

aerospace engineeringairworthiness regulationstechnical documentationteam coordinationEnglish negotiation

Preferred skills

fuel system knowledgeaircraft designproject management

Specializations

airworthinessaerospace designproject managementrisk analysis
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

Hybrid
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