Kirsten Evans

Kirsten Evans is a seasoned professional in the aerospace industry with extensive experience at Virgin Atlantic since February 2006, holding various roles including Mechanical & Avionics Systems Manager, Fleet Support & Warranty Manager, and Cabin Technical Manager. In these positions, Kirsten has successfully managed the Engineering Graduate Scheme and Fleet Technical Management Support team, focusing on aircraft warranty recovery and maintenance cost modeling. Prior roles also included responsibilities as a 787 Technical Project Engineer, Project Engineer, and Graduate Engineer, emphasizing contributions to operational efficiency and safety. Earlier experience as a Trainee Engineer at Smiths Aerospace involved gaining foundational engineering skills while working on the Eurofighter In-flight Refuelling Probes. Kirsten holds an MEng (Hons) in Aeronautical Engineering from Loughborough University.