BA CItyflyer Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor

British Airways; City Of London; On-site; GBP 77,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

An international airline is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor at London City Airport. You will lead a skilled team to ensure safe and compliant aircraft maintenance. Successful candidates will possess a CAA Part-66 license and have leadership experience in a dynamic environment. The role offers competitive salary with potential to earn up to £91,009 plus generous benefits including staff travel, health plans, and a supportive company culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Sign on incentive of £3,000

Health Cash Plan

34 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays

Gym and retail discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years certification experience.
• At least 1 current aircraft type authorization required.
• Valid full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safe and efficient maintenance activities.
• Support AOG recovery and defect rectification.
• Promote a positive culture in the maintenance team.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

CAA Part-66 Category B1 or B1/B2 licence

Tools

Maintenance technologies

Job description

Overview

BA Cityflyer is an airline with a difference. Yes, we’re part of the British Airways family and take great pride delivering the same impeccable customer service. However, we also do things in our own, unique way.

We serve a business and leisure market from London City, a single-terminal airport just east of Canary Wharf. It’s a place where you’ll really get to know your colleagues and become part of a close-knit team.

You might also get to know our customers too, some of whom fly with us weekly, or even daily. In fact, our diverse and dedicated team really feel like they’re part of a family when they join us.

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 exciting places, a job at BA Cityflyer is yours to make.

This is an airline where your original personality and skills will really shine through.

Earn up to £91,009 in your first year* plus private medical insurance and extensive British Airways worldwide staff travel.
*Includes basic salary, shift allowance, and a sign-on bonus.

Role

Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor – UK CAA Part 66 B1 or B1/B2

Join our close-knit line maintenance team at London City Airport, where you'll lead a skilled group of Licensed Engineers maintaining a modern Embraer E190 fleet. As on-the-day leader, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping a culture built on integrity, teamwork, and continuous improvement. London City offers a fast-paced, high-frequency operation defined by short runways and steep approaches — a truly unique environment where leadership and precision matter.

What you’ll do

You’ll oversee the delivery of safe, compliant, and efficient maintenance activity, ensuring the team meets both scheduled and reactive demands. You’ll coordinate work requirements, defect rectification, support AOG recovery, and drive operational excellence through clear communication and hands-on leadership. Your role will be central to promoting a positive culture that supports both today’s operation and tomorrow’s growth.

What you’ll bring to BA Cityflyer

You’ll bring a solid understanding of current CAA Part 145 procedures, along with proven experience leading engineering teams in a dynamic line maintenance environment.

You’ll be adaptable, forward-thinking, and committed to building a culture where reliability, accountability, and development are at the heart of everything we do. Familiar with modern maintenance technologies and a passion for mentoring others will help you succeed in this role.

Your experience

• CAA Part-66 Category B1 or B1/B2 licence with minimum 5 years certification experience.
• At least 1 current aircraft type authorisation
• Current Embraer 190 type rating is desirable however type training will be provided to successful candidates.
• Valid full UK driving licence (or equivalent)
• Ability to hold an airport restricted zone access
• Ability to hold an airside driving licence

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.

On top of your basic salary, you’ll receive:

• Shift pattern: 5-5-4 shift pattern, guaranteed 2 weekends off per month (days and nights)
• Overtime available current rate x 2 days and nights
• Sign on incentive of £3,000 and referral bonus scheme.
• A range of salary sacrifice schemes: electric vehicle scheme, cycle to work scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• Gym & retail discounts
• Holiday Entitlement: 34 days inclusive of Bank Holidays

From the day you join us, you’ll get access to brilliant staff travel benefits including unlimited basic and premium standby tickets on worldwide British Airways flights. You’ll also receive up to 30 discounted ‘Hotline’ airfares per year for yourself, friends, and family.

At BA Cityflyer 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

At BA Cityflyer 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 Cityflyer as we continue to connect Britain with the world and the world with Britain.