Joel Hume

Joel Hume is a seasoned engineering professional with extensive experience in the aviation sector. Currently employed at Virgin Atlantic as a Design and Development Engineer, Joel has held various roles within the organization since November 2021, focusing on propulsion, mechanical systems, and FTM support. Prior to this, Joel worked at Boeing Defence UK as a Continuing Airworthiness Management Engineer for Chinook aircraft and served as a Powerplant Engineer at Boeing Global Fleet Care, managing Trent 1000 and LEAP1B engines. Joel's career also includes positions as a Planning & Configuration Control Engineer at Boeing and an Engineering Planner at Jet2.com, where responsibilities involved planning maintenance work scopes for aircraft and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Joel's earlier roles included practical experience as an Aviation Consultant and an Engine Fitter at Turbomeca UK, complemented by a Master of Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Portsmouth.