Fuel Properties Advanced Specialist
Filton, Bristol | Hybrid working, 60% onsite
£37.38 per hour PAYE
£50.00 per hour Umbrella
35 hours per week | 4.5-day working pattern
Occasional travel required
BPSS+ clearance required
One-stage virtual interview
Help shape the future of sustainable aviation
Guidant Global is recruiting a Fuel Properties Advanced Specialist on behalf of Airbus to support pioneering work across conventional and emerging aviation fuels, including Sustainable Aviation Fuel, synthetic fuel pathways and hydrogen technologies.
Joining the Fuel and Inerting Systems department, you will provide specialist technical expertise across fuel and additive properties. You will assess new fuel technologies, support continued airworthiness and help ensure that aircraft systems and components are appropriately evaluated and cleared.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer, chemist or fuel specialist looking to influence the future of aviation fuels while developing towards delegated signatory responsibility.
What You'll Be Doing
- Reviewing research reports covering new fuels, synthetic fuel pathways and fuel additives through an internal process based on ASTM D4054
- Evaluating proposed changes to fuel specifications and the potential impact on aircraft systems and components
- Collaborating with aircraft, engine and equipment manufacturers on fuel properties, synthetic fuel approvals and additive clearances
- Advising Fuel System Engineers on fuel properties, specification limits, flight-test requirements and engine interface documentation
- Assessing the relationship between fuel composition, aircraft use and operational suitability
- Supporting technical investigations relating to microbiological contamination and other fuel contamination issues
- Working with equipment specialists to prepare data packs for the clearance of ATA28 equipment
- Supporting airline customers through the Fuel Systems Reactive Support team
- Monitoring developments in aviation fuels, fuel additives and emerging technologies
- Providing technical guidance across the wider Fuel Systems domain
- Mentoring less experienced members of the Fuel Sciences team
- Taking ownership of technical topics while delivering to agreed time, cost and quality requirements
What We're Looking For
Essential
- Strong professional experience in engineering, chemistry, fuel science or a closely related technical discipline
- The ability to assess and communicate complex technical information clearly
- Experience providing technical direction, guidance or specialist advice
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage stakeholders at different levels
- A collaborative working style and the ability to build effective relationships across multidisciplinary teams
- Sound technical judgement, integrity and the confidence to challenge work that does not meet the required standard
- The ability to balance technical quality with business delivery requirements
Desirable
- A degree or equivalent qualification in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
- A degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering
- Chartered Engineer or Chartered Chemist status
- Experience within aviation, oil and gas, automotive, refinery or another relevant regulated industry
- Knowledge of hydrocarbon fuels, fuel specifications or fuel additives
- Awareness of ASTM specifications, standards and test methods, including ASTM D4054
- Experience working with international committees, industry peers or competitor organisations
- Knowledge of competition or anti-trust requirements within collaborative industry environments
Why Join?
- Contribute directly to work supporting the decarbonisation of aviation
- Gain exposure to Sustainable Aviation Fuel, synthetic fuel pathways, additives and hydrogen technologies
- Work on technically significant activities supporting aircraft safety and continued airworthiness
- Develop towards delegated signatory responsibility
- Collaborate with specialists across Airbus, engine manufacturers, equipment suppliers and international standards organisations
- Support and mentor colleagues within a specialist Fuel Sciences team
Inclusive Recruitment
Guidant Global is committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience. Airbus is committed to workforce diversity and an inclusive working environment. Applications are welcomed from people of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or social and cultural background.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
Ready to help shape the future of aviation fuels? Apply today to join Airbus as a Fuel Properties Advanced Specialist.
Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Vertage Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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Fuel Properties Specialist in Bristol employer: Guidant Global
As an Electronics Design Engineer at our client's esteemed headquarters in Stevenage, you will be part of a legacy that has supported the UK Ministry of Defence for over 70 years. The company fosters a collaborative work culture that encourages innovation and professional growth, offering access to state-of-the-art facilities, including an onsite gym and coffee shop, alongside excellent transport links. With opportunities to mentor others and tackle technically challenging projects, this role promises a rewarding career path in a high-integrity environment.
