Aircraft Mechanic

British Airways; Longford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff travel benefits

Discounted airfares

Job summary

British Airways is recruiting an Aircraft Mechanic to ensure every aircraft in our fleet remains airworthy. You will perform maintenance tasks, document changes, and follow our Engineering Quality procedures beyond standard regulator requirements.

Ideal candidates have at least 12 months of aircraft mechanic experience, strong hand skills, and the ability to follow complex procedures. A UK driving licence is preferred, and the role offers staff travel benefits and discounted fares.

Qualifications

• 12 months demonstrable experience as an aircraft mechanic.
• Able to read and follow technical publications and engineering procedures.
• Self-motivated, able to work with minimal supervision and in a team.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• UK Manual Driving Licence (Airside Driving Licence desirable)

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, perform servicing and maintenance tasks on aircraft or components.
• Drive and operate vehicles and lifting equipment within permit limits.
• Maintain a safe working environment adhering to quality and safety standards.
• Carry out IT and documentary transactions related to maintenance.
• Support the development of a high-performance team and culture.
• Support the delivery of departmental objectives.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Ability to follow procedures

Tools

Engineering documentation systems

Job description

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: 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)

Please upload your Driving Licence on the supporting files section before submitting your application.

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 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.