A career without limits
As the nation’s flag carrier, we take great pride in connecting Britain with the world and the world with Britain.
It’s something we’ve been doing for over 100 years, ever since we launched the world’s first international scheduled air service between London and Paris.
This originality has been in our blood since day one. It’s the spirit we share with the people that fly with us, our partners, and our colleagues.
So, whether you are a reassuring voice on the end of a phone, a smile at the door, under a wing keeping the turbines spinning or landing us gently in far-flung places, a job at British Airways is yours to make.
We know great things can happen when you’re inspired to think big and bring your ambition to work every day, which is why, at British Airways the sky is never the limit.
The role: Aircraft Duty Engineer
Responsible for providing technical guidance and supervision and on the day direction of people and resources to support and deliver the operation. Accountable for meeting agreed targets ensuring regulatory compliance and required standards of safety, quality and airworthiness standards are maintained.
Work in partnership with a business area of circa. 100 MPE providing expertise, advice and support.
What you’ll do:
1. Deliver the operation to defined production targets ensuring adherence to the maintenance plan and aircraft compliance.
2. Provide Technical support as first point of contact for operational colleagues and give technical feedback and escalation as appropriate to technical specialists and Planning.
3. Support incident and accident management IAW company procedures.
4. Champion high quality standards, monitor trends, and coordinate continuous improvement in order to define and implement permanent solutions.
5. To ensure communication of aircraft in work status, and coordinate requirements between Planning and Production departments.
6. Capture and analyse technical data, ensuring performance targets are achieved against operational measures.
7. Support the development of a high-performance team and culture, in line with the company Hallmarks.
8. There is an expectation that you will undertake adhoc work on an exceptional basis or provide relevant cover for other team tasks.
What you’ll bring to British Airways:
9. Stakeholder Management
10. Analysis and interpretation of data
11. Leading or implementing process improvement
12. Delivering to customer and business requirements
13. Ability to progress complex aircraft maintenance tasks and inputs
14. Strong IT literacy
Your experience:
15. Aircraft maintenance B licence holder with demonstrable experience of certifying in an aircraft maintenance environment
16. Engineering degree Or educational equivalent and experience of working in a Pt 21 or Pt M environment supporting Pt 145
17. Ability to hold EASA C licence (Essential in Base Maintenance Environment).
18. Valid full UK driving licence (or equivalent) (desirable)
19. Ability to hold an airport restricted zone access (essential for Terminal based role)
20. Desirable to hold, and ability to gain CRS on relevant Aircraft Types for the area
What we offer:
We believe that all the people who work with us should feel valued for the part they play. It’s one of the reasons our rewards go far beyond a competitive salary.
From the day you join us, you’ll get access to brilliant staff travel benefits including unlimited basic and premium standby tickets on British Airways flights. You’ll also receive up to 30 discounted ‘Hotline’ airfares per year for yourself, friends, and family.
At British airways you’ll have the chance to take on new challenges and move forward in a way that feels right for you. We encourage all those who work for us to consider opportunities right across our business to help you develop and progress.
We never stand still, and we don’t expect our people to either.
Please be advise that the role will be based in BA Engineering, Heathrow Terminal 5.
Inclusion & Diversity
We recognise that all our colleagues are uniquely different and bring their own originality, creativity, and identity to work. We encourage people from all backgrounds to be part of our journey to become a Better BA.