Aviation Materials Project Lead - Cabin Interiors

British Airways; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

British Airways is seeking a Project Lead for an 18 Month Fixed Term contract or secondment. You will manage and deliver assigned material projects, including bespoke cabin interiors, ensuring coordination within scope, time and budget while delivering innovative solutions that differentiate the BA brand.

You’ll lead supply chain streams, manage schedules and stakeholders across BA, IAG, and global suppliers, and provide regulatory insight under FAA, CAA and EASA frameworks to ensure

Qualifications

• STEM degree or equivalent experience in programme role - Essential
• Experience delivering aviation engineering programmes with risk management and mitigation - Desirable
• Knowledge of aviation regulatory frameworks (FAA, CAA, EASA) and certification processes would be beneficial – Desirable

Responsibilities

• Deliver the Supply Chain streams of cabin interior programmes of varying size, ensuring scope, quality, budget, and regulatory compliance
• Manage schedules, interdependencies, and stakeholder engagement across BA, IAG, and global suppliers
• Lead milestone reviews, certification processes, and risk management throughout the programme lifecycle
• Provide technical insight on FAA, CAA, and EASA regulations; ensure airworthiness and legal compliance
• Oversee planning, financial forecasting, and reporting to drive effective mitigation and decision-making
• Coordinate with MRO, engineering technical, and production teams for seamless delivery of materials
• Leadership of specific workstreams of activity in support of successful project execution
• Support programme management and other PMO duties related to assignment

Education

STEM degree or equivalent experience in programme role

Job description

British Airways is seeking a Project Lead for an 18 Month Fixed Term contract or secondment. You will manage and deliver assigned material projects, including bespoke cabin interiors, ensuring coordination within scope, time and budget while delivering innovative solutions that differentiate the BA brand.

You’ll lead supply chain streams, manage schedules and stakeholders across BA, IAG, and global suppliers, and provide regulatory insight under FAA, CAA and EASA frameworks to ensure