AW- Airworthiness Lead

Job Summary

Salary Range: £60k‑£70k. Leonardo UK operates a grade‑based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Airworthiness Engineer to act as the key interface between the Chief Project Engineering (CPE) office, Independent Verification Engineers (IVEs), and regulatory authorities for EH/ AW101 Programmes. Your impact will be to manage and standardise certification documentation, ensuring all submissions are compliant, consistent, and aligned with regulatory requirements.

• Manage, define, prepare and execute the Certification Plan based on the inputs of CPE Offices and Technical Areas / Disciplines, in consistency with applicable airworthiness regulations.
• Approve the Certification Plan and the Compliance Check List ensuring its completeness in compliance with regulations and monitoring its progress and updates.
• Support CPE Office for correct classification of the predefined Minor/B changes and Minor/A changes as per 100‑50‑158.
• Approve the classification of changes to the Type Certificate signing MTDC Sheet 1 and the relevant check list plus MTDC Sheet 2 for final classification.
• Approve the classification of revisions to the Rotorcraft Flight Manual signing MTDC Sheet 1 and the relevant check list.
• Organise the IVEs effort and manage prioritisation of their involvement according to the progress of the activities defined in the Certification Plan.
• Provide verification to the Head of Divisional Organisation (HDO) that all activities required for Type Certification have been properly completed.
• Co‑operate with the Head of Airworthiness and the Chief of Initial Airworthiness – UK on assigned tasks, which falls under the responsibilities of the Office of Airworthiness.
• Collaborate for the approval process of repairs classified Minor/a or Major.
• Be informed about the occurrences impacting on Initial Airworthiness of the Product (or family) of competence.

• A Master’s degree in Aeronautical/Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering is preferable, but a Bachelor degree with significant experience in an aerospace environment is also suitable.
• Strong knowledge of airworthiness principles and certification frameworks.
• Proven ability to ensure compliance with aviation regulations, manage audits, and maintain approval standards.
• Broad understanding of aircraft systems (structures, avionics, propulsion) and engineering lifecycle processes.
• Ability to assess risks, conduct root‑cause analysis, and make sound airworthiness decisions.
• Strong ability to liaise with regulators, customers, and internal stakeholders, and clearly present technical information.
• Chartered Engineer status is preferable or willingness to work towards achieving it.

This role is subject to pre‑employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, which could include meeting the eligibility requirements for the Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit

We offer a comprehensive, company‑funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance:

• Generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi‑days each year.
• Award‑winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee‑led networks championing inclusion and diversity.
• Eligible for our bonus scheme at management level and below.
• Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and Linked In Learning.
• Referral programme with a financial reward.
• Up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
• Flexible working: flexible hours with hybrid working options; part‑time opportunities available upon request.

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Location:

GB – Yeovil – Lysander Rd Contract Type:
Permanent Hybrid Working:
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