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: FLIGHT TECHNICAL TRAINER -BOEING
We’re looking for an experienced Flight Technical Trainer / Theoretical Knowledge Instructor (TKI) to join our British Airways Approved Training Organisation (BA ATO).
In this role, you’ll deliver high‑quality, aircraft‑specific theoretical knowledge and technical training, supporting flight crew competence, examination success and safe line operations. Working within an approved regulatory framework, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our training remains compliant, consistent and operationally relevant.
What you’ll be doing
You’ll be responsible for designing and delivering aircraft‑specific technical, procedural and performance training, primarily within a simulator‑based environment. You’ll ensure training delivery aligns with approved regulatory syllabi, BA SOPs and current operational practice, and that learner progress is effectively monitored and supported.
Key aspects of the role include:
1. Delivering aircraft‑specific technical ground school and simulator‑based training in line with BA ATO and UK CAA requirements.
2. Creating, administering and overseeing examinations, assessments and progress tests in accordance with ATO standards.
3. Monitoring learner performance, identifying trends and providing timely feedback, intervention or escalation where required.
4. Maintaining accurate, compliant and auditable learner and training records.
5. Supporting instructor standardisation through continuous professional development, ensuring consistent application of approved instructional techniques, behaviours and assessment standards.
What we’re looking for:
6. You’ll bring strong technical credibility, a passion for learning and a commitment to regulatory excellence.
7. You’ll be comfortable working in a fast‑paced, operational environment and collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders
8. A strong technical grounding in aircraft systems and their operational application
9. Professional background acceptable to the UK CAA
10. Experience delivering technical systems or theoretical knowledge training
11. Sound understanding of ATO requirements and UK CAA/EASA Part‑FCL compliance
12. The ability to translate regulatory and competency frameworks into effective training delivery
13. Confident communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts
14. Experience as a commercial pilot, flight engineer, licensed engineer, flight operations officer or equivalent aeronautical engineering background is essential.
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.
Inclusion & Diversity
At British Airways we all have a part to play in creating an inclusive place to work. Diverse representation among our people is really important to us and we recognise that all our colleagues are uniquely different and bring their own originality, creativity and identity to work.
Inclusion and diversity is a key driver of innovation and we’re committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they can be themselves. We’re looking for people from all backgrounds and cultures to join us and be a part of our journey to become a Better BA as we continue to connect Britain with the world and the world with Britain.