Reliability Engineer

Permanent – Full-time – Salary: £45,000 – £57,000 doe – Location: Crawley I Hybrid

About AerFin

AerFin is breathing new life into aviation. We buy, sell, lease and repair aircraft, engines, and parts to maximise the value for their owners and provide a lower-cost supply of material to our airline, lessor and MRO customers. Through our deep technical expertise and high-performance culture, we deliver confidence-inspiring quality, safety and value to our customers. Our blend of industry expertise and experience – today’s insight and tomorrow’s foresight – gives us a unique perspective on our industry that is trusted by over 600 customers across six continents. With regional hubs in Europe, Asia and the USA we’re perfectly placed to keep fleets flying and get deals done. That’s the AerFin way. That’s the way ahead.

About the role

We are looking for a Reliability Engineer to join our Technical Department. Reporting to the SVP Technical, you will play a key role in reviewing and processing technical publications from OEMs and regulatory authorities. Additionally, you’ll support the maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) of commercial aircraft components and manage inventory for customer programs and contracts.

This is an office-based role with occasional international travel to conferences. We’re looking for an aviation professional with experience in a Technical or Asset Management position within an Airline or MRO. If you’re proactive, detail-oriented, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Review and process technical documents (SBs and ADs) from OEMs and regulators to assess component inventory risks.
• Analyse trends in equipment anomalies and reliability, identify root causes, and present recommendations and solutions to customers, suppliers, and leadership.
• Advise on adopting ADs and SBs within a commercial parts supply process.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain to analyse component removal rates, suggest improvements, and lead discussions with manufacturers to enhance reliability and reduce costs.
• Provide technical expertise for troubleshooting parts in repair and overhaul.
• Manage warranty claims, challenging OEM and MRO vendors when necessary.
• Manage OEM subscriptions, annual spend, and company-wide access.
• Work with Supply Chain on reliability reports for contracted customers.
• Support various departments (Sales, MRO, Supply Chain) to ensure modification standards are understood and processed.
• Assist the Technical team with modification standards for assets.
• Guide pricing teams on modification standards that add value during asset use or acquisition.
• Ensure compliance with Quality and 145 requirements.
• Review new OEM information with the team for technical meetings and share it with the rest of the business.
• Continuously improve asset onboarding and inventory management processes.
• Support investigations into new capabilities or platforms.

Experience & Skills

• Degree in a relevant field or equivalent industry experience.
• Knowledge of EASA, FAA, CAA regulations (Part M, Part 145) and airworthiness record-keeping.
• Strong background in aerospace, particularly in a technical environment, with a solid understanding of quality systems.
• Expertise in engineering principles, aircraft life cycles, and reliability.
• In-depth knowledge of OEMs, airframe & engine types, airlines, and MROs.
• Confident in technical-commercial negotiations and representing AerFin.
• Proficient with IT tools, especially MS Office and spreadsheets.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and accurate data handling.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to present analysis concisely and collaborate effectively in teams.
• Committed to staying updated on industry and commercial development.

In return we offer

• Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• Flexible working, ability to work between home and the office
• Volunteering Leave
• Life Assurance
• Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthcare Scheme
• 27 days of annual leave with an option to buy or sell an additional 5 days per year
• Electric Vehicle Leasing Scheme
• Season Ticket Loan
• Social events and much more

We’re actively reviewing applications and conducting interviews regularly. To ensure your consideration, please submit your application early. Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy once a suitable candidate is found, so don’t delay in sending your CV today for immediate consideration.

AerFin is an equal opportunities employer, which cultivates opinion, listens to all views with respect, recognises people based on their merits without bias and embraces diversity.

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