# Technical Estimator **Company:** [Willis Aviation](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/xwEDKxNhj1KcsuVPeMRgEh.md) **Location:** Darlington, United Kingdom **Workplace:** on site **Employment type:** Full-time [Apply for this job](http://jobs.workable.com/view/54f15525-2a24-4762-a6b1-b1f9f0795f93) ## Description 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.**