Aircraft Mechanic II — Maintenance & Modifications

British Airways; Barry; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Discounted flights

Standby flights

Discounts on travel & more

Free parking

Job summary

British Airways Engineering Wales is recruiting a Mechanic 2 to join the Production team at Cardiff Airport. You will contribute to routine maintenance, servicing, repairs and component changes on the Boeing fleet (77-200/300, 787-8/9) and the A350-1000 from Nov 2026.

You’ll work in a skilled environment with a strong focus on safety, quality, and documentation. You will have an apprenticeship in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering and at least 3 years of aircraft experience, with good hand

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualifications.
• Minimum 3 years of aircraft maintenance experience on airframe/engines and avionics.
• Proficient hand skills and ability to follow procedures and technical data.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills; PC literate.
• Experience with engineering and document management systems.
• Willingness to work a 4 on 4 off shift pattern; days premium listed; nights premium listed.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine maintenance, servicing, repairs and component changes.
• Support large cabin/IFE modification programmes on BA wide body aircraft.
• Work across aircraft sections to maintain fleet readiness and performance.
• Document maintenance actions and evidence in PER/records as required.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance

Mechanical engineering

Documentation systems

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

PC literacy

Shift work

Team collaboration

Hand skills

Education

Apprenticeship in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering

Job description

British Airways Engineering Wales is recruiting a Mechanic 2 to join the Production team at Cardiff Airport. You will contribute to routine maintenance, servicing, repairs and component changes on the Boeing fleet (77-200/300, 787-8/9) and the A350-1000 from Nov 2026.

You’ll work in a skilled environment with a strong focus on safety, quality, and documentation. You will have an apprenticeship in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering and at least 3 years of aircraft experience, with good hand