Asset Manager - Powerplant

British Airways PLC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

British Airways is seeking an Asset Manager for Powerplant to ensure engine, APU and nacelle availability and to deliver technical and commercial initiatives. The role requires cross‑departmental work and collaboration with external suppliers.

The successful candidate will influence technical decisions, manage suppliers, and lead a portfolio of projects while aligning with BA's safety and regulatory standards. A strong engineering background and commercial acumen are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires detailed technical knowledge of aircraft engines and regulatory environment.
• Demonstrates commercial acumen and ability to resolve issues with suppliers.
• Strong influencing skills and ability to lead cross-department discussions.

Responsibilities

• Develop a model to forecast engine maintenance across engine types.
• Manage suppliers to maximise commercial advantage for BA.
• Lead technical discussions and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Deliver portfolio of commercially valuable projects and programmes.
• Coach and mentor team members to support the business plan.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Commercial acumen

Influence & collaboration

Independent judgement

Clear communication

Leadership & mentoring

Education

HNC/HND/degree in Engineering

Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent

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:

Engineering Power Plant require an Asset Manager to take responsibility for ensuring engine, APU and nacelle availability to support the fleet and for the delivery of technical and commercial initiatives.The role requires working cross departmentally and also with external suppliers.

The successful applicant requires technical knowledge of aircraft engines and the regulatory environment, combined with proven influencing skills and experience of delivering key projects.

What you'll do:

• Help develop a model that can be used to forecast engine maintenance requirements. Model to be transferable to all engine types
• Managing suppliers to deliver on their commercial obligations and maximise the commercial advantage to BA
• Drives optimal technical decisions in the wider team and leads technical discussions across departments and suppliers using expertise and considers the effects on the wider business.
• Influential in delivering the finance plan.
• Responsible for incorporating technical standards, policy and strategic direction to Powerplant's daily business.
• Acts as a coordinator across British Airways including both internal and external suppliers, customers and stakeholders regarding engine, APU and nacelle deliveries
• Responsible for delivery of a portfolio of projects and programmes of commercial value to the business.
• Coaches and mentors team members in contributing to the delivery of the business plan. Coach and mentor employees as required
• Supporting the Manager in developing a high-performance team culture and behaviours in line with the company values.
• Aware of fleet reliability, monitoring fleet technical performance and developing improvement plans to ensure performance targets are achieved.
• Leading or technically supporting formal investigations in line with the corporate safety management manual.
• Prioritising workload and acting as appropriate to maintain compliance with all appropriate company procedures, policies, legal and regulatory requirements.
• Reports, presents and communicates operational and business performance and significant events to senior stakeholders in a timely and effective manner.

What you’ll bring to British Airways:

• Proven ability to leverage technical knowledge and combine with commercial skills
• Ability to demonstrate commercial success achieved by analysis and negotiation with suppliers
• Strong influencer and collaborator capable of driving key decisions and projects through.
• Ability to exercise independent professional judgement within an overall business context.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to distil complex technical information into clear simple messages and communicate to all levels and relevant parties within the organisation.
• Capable of effective leadership and supervision of a team.
• Highly self-motivated and able to lead change, large projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Calm and professional when working in a high-pressure environment.
• Prioritising tasks under pressure.
• Experience dealing with ambiguity and complexity.
• Commercial acumen.

Your experience:

• Must hold or be able to gain CAA part 21, part M and part 145 authorisations.
• HNC/HND/degree level or equivalent in an approved Engineering subject.
• Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent industry experience.
• Detailed technical knowledge of engines and the regulatory environment
• Commercial acumen and application of it resolving issue

Inclusion & Diversity

At British Airways we all have a part to play in creating an inclusive place to work. Diverse representation among our people is really important to us and we recognise that all our colleagues are uniquely different and bring their own originality, creativity and identity to work.

Inclusion and diversity is a key driver of innovation and we're committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they can be themselves. We're looking for people from all backgrounds and cultures to join us and be a part of our journey to become a Better BA as we continue to connect Britain with the world and the world with Britain.