Virgin Atlantic appoints New Director of Engineering

Virgin Atlantic has appointed Steve Griffiths as the new Director of Engineering, following the recent departure of Jeff Livings to Gulf Air.

Steve has been with Virgin Atlantic for over twelve years and previously held the position of General Manager - Continuing Airworthiness. Before joining Virgin Atlantic, Steve worked for Rolls-Royce plc as a Senior Engineer for twelve years.

Steve Griffiths said, “I am thrilled to have been appointed as Director of Engineering and I'm really looking forward to the challenges ahead and playing my part in the continued growth and success of Virgin Atlantic.”

Steve is now responsible for 850 employees working within the Engineering department. Steve will lead the Engineering division to ensure that the Virgin Atlantic fleet and its third party customer's fleets are maintained to the highest level of safety and reliability, ensuring regulatory compliance and cost effectiveness through the provision of strategic in-house and outsourced maintenance activities.

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