37 Aviation jobs in Luton

You'll be analysing a comprehensive engineering data set relating to aerospace components and mechanisms to determine trends in areas such as failure rates, test reports and repair reports.

Your output will be reports on anomalies, trends and forecast models on predicted failures over a wide range of time-lines

The reward is making a major contribution to improving safety, quality and reliability of engineering devices, resulting in great customer satisfaction

You'll need a degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering combined with commercial work experience in engineering data analysis using modelling tools such as Power BI, advanced Excel and ML

CV not ready? No problem, just call, text or email me - I'll always get back to you

RESPONSIBLE TO: Apprenticeship Training Manager 

DIVISION/LOCATION: Heathrow/Luton/Stanstead

HOURS OF WORK: 40 hours, flexible contracted hours 

POSITION SUMMARY:  Apprenticeship Standards Assessor with competence within Aerospace Engineering.

Apprenticeship Standards Assessor - KEY COMPETENCIES 

• Communication 
• Conduct 
• Developing Others 
• Planning & Organising 
• Technical Expertise

Apprenticeship Standards Assessor - MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

In addition to the functions detailed below, employees are required to carry out such other duties as may reasonably be required. In addition, key objectives and targets will be set/established and agreed on appointment

• Assessing apprenticeship competence against current Apprenticeship Standards in a timely manner 
• Assess submitted evidence using only approved methods
• Report activities/behaviours that may delay the timely completion of the apprenticeship programme.
• Preparing and submitting progress review reports to Employers and Apprentices
• Setting goals, targets, work-based tasks, stretch and challenge activities within designated caseloads 
• Manage a caseload of approximately 40 apprentices 
• Attend quarterly standardisation meetings and training sessions 
• Maintain apprentice progression on the current e-portfolio and on company generated reports 
• Maintain accurate CPD records with monthly activities

Apprenticeship Standards Assessor - QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS: 

Essential: 

• Minimum 5 years assessor experience, recent assessment of Apprentice Standards
• D32, D33, A1, AVA 
• Level 3 Diploma in Engineering (Aviation) or equivalent 
• Ability to achieve Enhanced DBS 
• Up-to-date knowledge of Apprenticeship Standards Advantageous

Desirable qualification sand requirements:

• D34, IQA, V1 
• Level 4 Diploma in Engineering (Aviation) or equivalent 
• Level 3 Teaching/Training Qualification (PTLLS, AET, TAQA) or above 
• Experience in the use of e-portfolios (Pivot) to gather and assess evidence of competence
• Proven experience and training in Safeguarding, PREVENT and British Values

Forward Assist Recruitment is operating as an employment agency. Forward Assist Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities employer; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Instrumentation Engineer - Aerospace and Defence -  Permanent - Long Term - Milton Keynes Area - Attractive

An opportunity has arisen for Instrumentation Engineer to join an Aerospace and Defence Organisation within the Milton Keynes area. The successful Instrumentation Engineer will join the Engineering Team and will support a wide variety of commercial and research projects.

The Instrumentation Engineer role will be to manufacture and install instrumentation associated with testing facilities. This will include but is not limited to; equipment calibration, the set-up of specialised measurement/monitoring equipment, assembly, and integration for test, troubleshooting and assisting in the operation of facilities.

The successful Instrumentation Engineer will be able to demonstrate the drive and commitment necessary for ensuring that work is completed in line with challenging schedule requirements whilst maintaining a clean, safe working environment. To succeed in this Instrumentation Engineer position, you must be flexible in your approach to working hours, which will require shift working, and able to respond quickly to a changing workload.

Working hours: Full time, 40 hours per week, shift work (typical hours are 07.00 - 15:00 and 14.00 - 22:00 on a rotating weekly basis) and salary dependent on experience.

Responsibilities, Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills Required of the Instrumentation Engineer

• Manufacture of wiring looms and assemblies with reference to circuit drawings/wiring lists.
• Hand soldering of fine components at the workbench and strain-gauge installation/wiring.
• Calibration, maintenance, testing, fault-finding of sensors and systems to component level.
• Support the design and integration of instrumentation into customer tests and rigs.
• Work as part of a team and conduct testing to defined quality standards.
• Provide instrumentation support for projects in all test facilities.
• Maintenance of the instrumentation hardware and records.
• Preparation and installation of specialist optical measurement systems in test facilities.
• Making recommendations for design, process, or hardware modifications.
• Support continuous improvement within the department.
• Perform tasks with conformance to Health & Safety Policy and Quality Standards.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and at heights.
• Flexible approach to shift working patterns & overtime as required.
• Undertaking training, where necessary, in support of the above duties.
• Training will be given in all the specialist activities associated with this position.
• Experienced time served technician, preferably educated to HNC/HND level.
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering level (or equivalent) with experience of working in R&D.

There are excellent opportunities for career development. This is an exciting permanent opportunity for the right person to be part of a successful and highly skilled engineering company, working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. In return, we offer a range of benefits including:

• Competitive salary and pension scheme
• Free parking and shares incentive plan
• Employee assistance programme
• Private health insurance
• 26 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing after 5 years' service)

**The successful candidate must be a Sole British National able to satisfy security clearance (SC) requirements - including last 5 years continual UK residency due to projects/products involved**

If you feel you meet the requirements for the role of the Instrumentation Engineer, then apply directly or contact Peter Heap at Jonathan Lee Recruitment . Either Direct Line (phone number removed)  or Email suitable MS Word CV's to  (url removed)

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

RESPONSIBLE TO: Apprenticeship Training Manager 

DIVISION/LOCATION: Heathrow/Luton/Stanstead

HOURS OF WORK: 40 hours, flexible contracted hours 

POSITION SUMMARY:  Apprenticeship Standards Assessor with competence within Aerospace Engineering.

Apprenticeship Standards Assessor - KEY COMPETENCIES 

• Communication 
• Conduct 
• Developing Others 
• Planning & Organising 
• Technical Expertise

Apprenticeship Standards Assessor - MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

In addition to the functions detailed below, employees are required to carry out such other duties as may reasonably be required. In addition, key objectives and targets will be set/established and agreed on appointment

• Assessing apprenticeship competence against current Apprenticeship Standards in a timely manner 
• Assess submitted evidence using only approved methods
• Report activities/behaviours that may delay the timely completion of the apprenticeship programme.
• Preparing and submitting progress review reports to Employers and Apprentices
• Setting goals, targets, work-based tasks, stretch and challenge activities within designated caseloads 
• Manage a caseload of approximately 40 apprentices 
• Attend quarterly standardisation meetings and training sessions 
• Maintain apprentice progression on the current e-portfolio and on company generated reports 
• Maintain accurate CPD records with monthly activities

Apprenticeship Standards Assessor - QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS: 

Essential: 

• Minimum 5 years assessor experience, recent assessment of Apprentice Standards
• D32, D33, A1, AVA 
• Level 3 Diploma in Engineering (Aviation) or equivalent 
• Ability to achieve Enhanced DBS 
• Up-to-date knowledge of Apprenticeship Standards Advantageous

Desirable qualification sand requirements:

• D34, IQA, V1 
• Level 4 Diploma in Engineering (Aviation) or equivalent 
• Level 3 Teaching/Training Qualification (PTLLS, AET, TAQA) or above 
• Experience in the use of e-portfolios (Pivot) to gather and assess evidence of competence
• Proven experience and training in Safeguarding, PREVENT and British Values

Forward Assist Recruitment is operating as an employment agency. Forward Assist Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities employer; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

You'll be responsible for driving change across systems, mechanical and engineering design teams within this highly successful aerospace engineering company

This requires an energising and challenging maverick not afraid of questioning well established and proven practices of long standing technical experts

You need a proven track record of managing technical staff through changes, capable of shaping teams into new ways of thinking to solve ever greater technical challenges in an aerospace environment

Your academic background will be in mechanical, aerospace engineering or similar technical subject and probably Chartered

Above all, you need to be an energising leader of people.

CV not ready? No problem, just email, call or text me - I'll always get back to you

You'll be analysing a comprehensive engineering data set relating to aerospace components and mechanisms to determine trends in areas such as failure rates, test reports and repair reports.

Your output will be reports on anomalies, trends and forecast models on predicted failures over a wide range of time-lines

The reward is making a major contribution to improving safety, quality and reliability of engineering devices, resulting in great customer satisfaction

You'll need a degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering combined with commercial work experience in engineering data analysis using modelling tools such as Power BI, advanced Excel and ML

CV not ready? No problem, just call, text or email me - I'll always get back to you

Have you ever dreamed of a unique place of work while being on the go and meeting new people? We have good news for you: our Cabin Crew life is just like that!

We are continuously searching for positive, energetic and motivated candidates for flight attendant/cabin crew positions to join our award-winning team.

WIZZ NETWORK

We have over 200 destinations in more than 50 countries and we are still growing!

Our Cabin Crew live and work in 40 cities in 14 countries: Albania, Austria, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Georgia, Hungary, Italy, Lithuania, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Serbia, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom.

RECRUITMENT DAY good to knows:

Read the requirements listed below as your compliance will be checked during the recruitment event.

Arrive sharply on time and be prepared that the process might take until late afternoon.

Bring your passport plus your Visa/Pre- Settlement/Settlement Status Share Code (for British Passport Holders- your passport is enough)

Bring your updated English CV with ID photo.

Dress Code: Business Attire

Please be advised that you may join any recruitment event regardless of the base you are applying for.

Working as a Wizz Air flight attendant, you will:

• Focus on both safety and customer care aspects
• Perform on board and ground duties in a way to comply with the Company’s policies
• Manage in-flight sales and cash handling
• Welcome passengers with a smile and help them during the flight
• Act in accordance with our values: dedication, inclusivity, positivity, integrity
• Be part of a new family of more than 7,000 aviation enthusiasts
• You will be contracted and paid from day 1 of the training

Requirements:

• You are aged 18 or over
• You have an arm reach of 210 cm while standing on tiptoes
• You have a minimum of high school degree/GCSE result or equivalent
• You are fluent - written and spoken - in English
• You have a valid passport without limitations (minimum 6 months)
• You are able to swim
• You have the right to live and work in the UK (British passport/Visa/Pre- Settlement/Settlement Status)
• You live or are ready to move within 90 minutes of your chosen base and prepared to make this journey upon work schedule
• You don’t have tattoos and/or piercing on parts of the body that are visible when wearing uniform
• You are an enthusiastic person who likes working with people
• Successful Candidates will need to obtain Schengen Visa as well (if applicable)
• Please note that if you wear glasses or contact lenses and your prescription is above +4 or below -4, you are unlikely to pass the mandatory medical examination

What can we offer:

Perks and benefits: competitive salary, social security & work insurance, complete and free Cabin Crew training, free tickets based on experience and employee discounted tickets, paid holiday

Career development opportunities at one of the fastest growing airlines

Work-life balance: no layovers - opportunity to lead normal life in your home town, flexible or fixed pattern roster (5 days on duty/ 3 days off), possibility to swap duties/working days vs. OFF days

Wizz Air Culture:

• SPORT EVENTS: Wizz Air Half Marathons and Running events
• BASE EVENTS: bowling, karaoke, paintball, hot chocolate/fruit day etc.
• WORK & TRAVEL: opportunity to work at different Wizz Air bases upon need/request
• WORK ON SPECIAL/VIP FLIGHTS: open flights, anniversary events

• Lead the mechanical design process for new aerospace components and systems, from concept generation to detailed design and validation.
• Utilise advanced CAD software (e.g., CATIA, SolidWorks, NX) to create detailed 3D models and 2D manufacturing drawings.
• Perform rigorous engineering analysis, including FEA, CFD, and thermal analysis, to validate designs and predict performance.
• Develop and refine system architectures and component specifications based on project requirements and performance targets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, systems engineering, and testing departments, to ensure design for manufacturability and assembly (DFM/DFA).
• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including design reports, stress analyses, material specifications, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Identify innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges and contribute to intellectual property generation.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and design staff.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant aerospace industry standards (e.g., AS9100) and customer specifications.
• Participate in design reviews, providing critical feedback and ensuring adherence to design standards.
• Stay abreast of new materials, manufacturing techniques, and industry best practices to drive continuous improvement.
• Manage project timelines and deliverables effectively in a remote work environment.

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related field.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in mechanical design engineering, with a significant focus on the aerospace industry.
• Expertise in advanced CAD modelling and parametric design.
• Proficiency in FEA and CFD simulation software (e.g., ANSYS, Abaqus, STAR-CCM+).
• Strong understanding of aerospace materials, manufacturing processes, and industry standards.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration abilities, suitable for a remote, team-oriented environment.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines effectively.
• Familiarity with project management principles and tools.
• Eligibility to work in the UK without sponsorship and willingness to undergo security checks as required.

• Lead the mechanical design and development of complex aerospace components and systems.
• Create detailed 3D CAD models, 2D drawings, and Bills of Materials (BOM).
• Perform advanced engineering analysis, including Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., systems engineering, manufacturing, testing) throughout the product lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain design documentation, specifications, and reports.
• Ensure designs meet all technical, performance, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify and implement design improvements for cost reduction and performance enhancement.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical design issues during development and production.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in mechanical engineering and aerospace technologies.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in mechanical design, with a significant focus on the aerospace industry.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA, NX).
• Experience with FEA and CFD analysis tools (e.g., ANSYS, NASTRAN, COMSOL).
• Strong understanding of aerospace materials, manufacturing processes, and standards.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective remote collaboration.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.