Aircraft Mechanic

British Airways PLC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff travel benefits

Discounted airfares

Job summary

British Airways is recruiting a Mechanic to ensure our fleet remains airworthy. Under supervision you will carry out maintenance tasks, component changes, routine checks, and inspections, recording changes in our engineering system.

You will bring at least 12 months aircraft mechanic experience, strong hand skills, and the ability to follow procedures. UK Driving Licence is preferred; internal candidates may reference Engineers logbook.

Qualifications

• At least 12 months demonstrable experience as an aircraft mechanic.
• Good engineering hand skills and ability to follow procedures and technical documentation.
• Good interpersonal and people skills; effective communicator.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills; PC literate.
• Ability to work with engineering and document management systems.
• UK Manual Driving Licence (Airside Driving Licence desirable).

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, perform servicing and maintenance tasks on aircraft or components.
• Operate vehicles and lifting equipment within permit limits.
• Maintain a safe working environment and adhere to quality and safety standards.
• Record and complete IT and documentary transactions.
• Support the development of a high-performance team and align with Hallmarks.
• Support delivery of departmental and directorate objectives.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Procedural literacy

Job description

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: Mechanic

Your focus will be on ensuring all aircraft in our fleet are airworthy. This means going above and beyond the standard set out by regulators to meet our own Engineering Quality procedures. This will involve carrying out a range of specific maintenance tasks, from component changes and routine checks to general visual and surveillance inspections. Recording and documenting these changes will also be a core part of your role

What you’ll do:

• Under supervision, perform servicing and maintenance tasks as directed on aircraft or components as appropriate
• Driving and operation of vehicles, including mechanical handling, lifting equipment and elevated work platforms, to the limit of permits held
• Maintain a safe working environment through adherence to quality, health and safety and housekeeping standards
• Carry out required IT and documentary transactions
• Support the development of a high performance team and culture, in line with the company Hallmarks
• Support the delivery of departmental and directorate objectives

What you’ll bring to British Airways

• Ability to comprehend technical publications and engineering procedures
• Mechanical aptitude, demonstrates airman ship, 3 months recent practical engineering experience. For internal candidates this would be supported by the relevant Mechanic sections of the Engineers logbook
• Self motivated, capable of working with minimal supervision and as part of a team

Your Experience:

• You must have at least 12 months demonstrable experience as an aircraft mechanic.
• You will have good engineering hand skills and must be able to follow procedures and technical documentation
• You will demonstrate good interpersonal and people skills and be an effective communicator
• You will have good analytical and problem-solving skills and be PC literate
• You can work with engineering and document management systems
• UK Manual Driving Licence (and Airside Driving Licence desirable)

Candidates must have right to live and work in the United Kingdom to be considered for this position.

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 be either.

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.