Aircraft Transitions and Planning Support

British Airways PLC; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airline is seeking an Aircraft transitions and Planning Support Executive to provide key programme management and analytical support within engineering operations. This role involves managing data insights, engaging with stakeholders, and ensuring operational effectiveness in aircraft transitions. Ideal candidates will have a background in engineering or business, alongside advanced data skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Experience in scheduled/unscheduled aircraft maintenance.
• Knowledge of aircraft maintenance programmes and airworthiness regulations.
• Programme management knowledge or experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides programme management support for aircraft deliveries, disposals and returns.
• Contributes to financial reviews and forecasts with stakeholders.
• Prepares load and capacity data for senior stakeholders.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Data modelling

Communication

Relationship building

Influencing skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Data management

Education

Business or engineering related degree

Tools

Engineering SAP

Microsoft Project

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: Aircraft transitions and Planning Support Executive

This role may lead a team and is responsible for preparing, analysing, interpreting and forecasting engineering planning and business data as well as supporting with complex programmes across the engineering planning department.

What you'll do:

• Provides programme management and facilitation support to the Aircraft Transitions team for deliveries, disposals, returns and mid-life aircraft
• Offer programme management support to the Engineering Planning teams for business-critical and cross functional programmes
• Assist in developing the finance and business plans within Engineering, working with key stakeholders to deliver associated actions, recommendations and deliverables
• Supports the delivery of business cases using engineering load data (and other data where required)
• Contribute to monthly financial reviews and forecasting, proposing focus areas and key messages in agreement with stakeholder
• Manages own portfolio of work using good project and time management practices
• Prepares and presents load and capacity data (both direct and support) for Engineering to senior stakeholders across the airline
• Engaging with senior leaders to share insights on, and develop solutions for, forecasted load and capacity risks

What you'll bring to British Airways:

• Advanced Excel and data modelling skills
• Excellent Communication and relationship building
• Proven influencing skills at all levels of the organisation
• Confident in negotiating with external suppliers on behalf of BA
• Self-motivated and a proactive work ethic
• Strong analytical skills and familiarity with managing data from multiple sources
• Knowledge of Engineering SAP
• Familiar with aircraft engineering production environments and how they operate

Qualifications:

• Business or engineering related degree or equivalent -essential
• Experience of scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance
• Knowledge of aircraft maintenance programmes
• Knowledge of airworthiness regulations (licensing, working time limits, qualification types and limitations)
• Advanced IT data skills in data extraction from both corporate warehouses and SAP
• Programme management knowledge or experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft Project

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.