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Technical Estimator

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Technical Estimator

Location: Teesside International Airport

Department: Technical Services / Planning

Company: Willis Aviation Services Limited

✈️ We’re Hiring: Technical Estimator

Are you an experienced aviation professional with a background in aircraft maintenance planning, estimating or technical services?

Willis Aviation Services Limited (WASL) is looking for a Technical Estimator to join our team at Teesside International Airport. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in developing accurate, commercially viable and technically robust quotations for aircraft maintenance, modification and rectification work within our UK CAA Part-145 MRO environment.

Working closely with our customers and internal teams, you will use your technical knowledge and maintenance experience to understand the work required, build detailed quotations and ensure we have a clear understanding of the labour, materials, parts, specialist services, tooling and facilities needed to deliver each project.

What will you be doing?

As our Technical Estimator, you will:

  • Review customer work packs, maintenance inputs, inspection findings, engineering instructions and associated technical documentation.
  • Develop detailed quotations for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspections, rectification, modification and component-related activities where applicable.
  • Estimate labour hours based on task complexity, aircraft configuration, access requirements, maintenance procedures and previous organisational experience.
  • Identify the required manpower disciplines, including mechanical, electrical/avionics, structures and other specialist skills.
  • Identify requirements for external specialist services, subcontractors, NDT, machining, specialist repairs and other third-party support.
  • Liaise with Production, Planning, Stores and Procurement teams to validate estimates and quotations.
  • Create, maintain and continuously improve the company's quotation and estimating model.
  • Establish and maintain a structured database of historical quotations, actual labour performance, material costs and completed work.
  • Develop standard estimating rates, labour standards and task-duration assumptions for recurring maintenance activities.
  • Compare quoted hours and costs against actual maintenance performance and identify estimating variances.
  • Use your technical knowledge and analytical skills to continuously improve the accuracy and effectiveness of our estimating process.

Requirements

What are we looking for?

We are looking for someone with previous experience in aircraft maintenance estimating, planning or a similar commercial/technical role.

You will ideally have:

  • Experience working within an aircraft maintenance environment.
  • The ability to interpret aircraft maintenance documentation and technical information.
  • Previous planning experience within a Part-145 and/or Part-M/CAMO environment.
  • Knowledge of continuing airworthiness records systems such as AMOS, OASES or Tracking Plus.
  • Technical records experience.
  • Technical knowledge representative of B737 and/or A320 family aircraft.
  • Knowledge of HF, EWIS and FTS.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach.
  • Strong planning and organisational skills.
  • The ability to manage multiple quotations and work to deadlines.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • The ability to build strong relationships and work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Most importantly, we are looking for someone who can combine technical aviation knowledge with commercial awareness and strong analytical skills to produce accurate, well-informed estimates.

Benefits

Why Join WASL?

Willis Aviation Services Limited is part of Willis Lease Finance Corporation, a global leader in aviation services for over 45 years. Our facility at Teesside International Airport provides aircraft base maintenance, return to service, disassembly, short and long-term storage, as well as ground and cargo handling services.

At Willis Aviation Services Limited (WASL), we are committed to fair hiring practices and building a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace. We value every individual's contribution and make employment decisions based solely on job-related criteria, including qualifications, experience, and the ability to perform the role. All appointments are subject to pre-employment checks, including references and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

These are exciting times for Willis Aviation Services Limited as we continue to grow. If you're ready to make a difference in aviation, we'd love to hear from you.

What we offer

  • Competitive salary
  • 33 days' annual leave (including bank holidays), with the option to buy or sell up to 3 additional days each year
  • Employee Health Cash Plan
  • $1500 per year Health & Well-being scheme
  • Discretionary Bonus Scheme
  • Life Assurance
  • Pension Scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • Employee Discount Scheme
  • Willis VIP Employee Recognition Programme
  • Excellent Employee Referral Bonus Scheme
  • Electric Vehicle Leasing Scheme
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Personal development and career progression opportunities
  • Recognition and long-service awards
  • Free on-site parking
  • Supportive, inclusive and collaborative working culture

Ready to take the next step?

If you have a background in aircraft maintenance, planning or technical services and are looking for an opportunity where your technical knowledge can make a real commercial impact, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now to join Willis Aviation Services Limited as our Technical Estimator.

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