Aerospace Technical Engineer — Interiors & Compliance

British Airways PLC; Barry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff travel benefits

Discount on Hotline airfares

Pension scheme

Job summary

British Airways is hiring a Technical Engineer to provide specialised technical support across Interior workshops, ensuring airworthiness and regulatory compliance. You will influence maintenance decisions, update manuals, and oversee new work intake.

Key activities include investigations, audit support, and coaching colleagues while maintaining high safety and quality standards across productions and documents.

Qualifications

• HNC or equivalent in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering in Aerospace.
• Experience in Mechanical or Electrical engineering within an Aerospace environment.
• BA Technical Authorisation or Licence or equivalent.
• Familiar with 21J design regulatory requirements and airworthiness.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to Interior workshops and maintain airworthiness standards.
• Conduct investigations and prepare reports for AIR or Quality audits.
• Coach and mentor colleagues and assist with technical decisions.
• Ensure compliance with Airworthiness, Health/Safety, and Quality procedures.
• Oversee intake of new work and maintain production documentation.
• Prepare engineering documents and update manuals as needed.
• Support monthly action plans and participate in meetings.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Analytical skills

Organisation and planning

Communication skills

Health & Safety knowledge

Mentoring/coaching

MS Office proficiency

Aircraft component maintenance

Engineering documentation

Education

HNC in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (Aerospace)

Approved graduate or apprentice programme

Knowledge of 21J design regulatory requirements

BA Technical Authorisation or Licence

Tools

BAE/Interior tooling

Job description

British Airways is hiring a Technical Engineer to provide specialised technical support across Interior workshops, ensuring airworthiness and regulatory compliance. You will influence maintenance decisions, update manuals, and oversee new work intake.

Key activities include investigations, audit support, and coaching colleagues while maintaining high safety and quality standards across productions and documents.