Fleet Logistics Coordinator - London Gatwick

British Airways; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airline in the United Kingdom is seeking a Fleet Logistics Coordinator. In this role, you will support aircraft maintenance by coordinating materials and tools. Ideal candidates will have experience in an aircraft maintenance environment, strong organizational skills, and be able to work to deadlines. The position requires a Full UK DVLA Driving Licence and proficiency in relevant systems. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills in a high-performance culture with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Professional development training

Great staff travel benefits

State-of-the-art Learning Academy

Qualifications

• Experience in an aircraft maintenance environment is essential.
• Able to obtain an Airside Pass and driving permit.
• Knowledge of supply chain management is essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate materials and tools for maintenance.
• Resolve shortages and communicate with teams.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Highly proficient on systems

Good influencing and communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Education

Level 2 Qualifications (or equivalent)

Tools

BA Engineering IT systems

Forklift driving licence

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.

Since then, British Airways has gone on to deliver game‑changing achievements. First we broke the record for the fastest transatlantic flight with Concorde. Then we became the very first airline to introduce fully lie‑flat seats on board.

It was our exceptional engineering teams that brought these pioneering and original ideas to life.

This is your chance to join one of the most diverse and innovative departments at British Airways, at a time when we’re re‑imagining the way we fly the skies.

Fleet Logistics Coordinator

The Fleet Logistics Coordinator (FLC) is an integral member of the Line Maintenance at London Gatwick who works closely with the Engineering production teams to ensure all materials, tooling and equipment are readily available to meet the aircraft maintenance plan and support the delivery of aircraft in maintenance.

It’s an opportunity to learn new skills, develop your talents and advance your career. It’s a chance to get to grips with a wide variety of aircraft and the kind of technical challenges that will put you to the test. Make the most of these and the only limit on how far you can go will be your ability and desire to get there.

If you enjoy the excitement of a busy operation, can prioritise multiple tasks under pressure and have outstanding communication and organisational skills, then we look forward to hearing from you.

Please note this role will include working Night Shifts.

What you’ll do:

• Coordinates planned and unplanned materials, tools, equipment or vehicles to support operational requirements and maintenance inputs, using their initiative to overcome challenges.
• Identifies and resolves shortages, providing solutions and obtaining clear delivery times that are regularly communicated to the Satellite team and Production colleagues as required.
• Assists the Satellite team and Production colleagues in the identification of materials or components required.
• Coordinates local data accuracy and assists in the clearance of unserviceable and serviceable materials including fit and remove support.
• Coordinates compliance processes including, but not limited to, Component Robbery, AERs, W2s and Structure gaps.
• Proactively provides the Satellite team with material reports for current and future inputs.
• Compilation of data and statistics of stock usage coordinating potential changes in local stock holdings in support of maintenance inputs.
• Coordinates and expedites not stocked requests with relevant inventory owner.
• Ensures high‑quality communication takes place with all stakeholders, suppliers and customers and that this takes place in a timely and accurate manner.
• Expected to work collaboratively within the department and throughout the airline as a whole, its partners and suppliers.
• Ensures compliance with all appropriate company, legal and regulatory requirements and any other regulations, as directed by line manager or the business.
• Creates a workplace culture which enables excellent teamwork and promotes high performance, in line with the company hallmarks

What you’ll bring to British Airways:

• Highly proficient on systems
• Experience of working in an aircraft maintenance environment
• Numerate with good problem solving ability
• Proven working knowledge of procedures and terminology applicable to aircraft maintenance, logistics and regulated environment.
• Legislative awareness of quality, health and safety and environment requirements
• Good influencing, interpersonal and communications skills.
• Strong organisational skills
• Working to deadlines and standards
• Delivering to customer and business requirements

Your experience:

• Level 2 Qualifications (or equivalent) including Maths and English - Desirable
• Full UK DVLA Driving Licence, category B for manual transmission (minimum of 12 months driving experience with a full licence). - Essential
• Able to obtain an Airside Pass and Airside driving permit. - Essential
• Able to acquire a forklift driving licence and any additional truck licence in support of area. Knowledge of supply chain management. - Essential
• Good knowledge of BA Engineering IT systems- Essential
• Knowledge of IPC and Technical publications/information systems- Essential

What we offer:

As an airline, we never want to stand still. The same goes for our people.

We’re committed to upskilling our engineers and providing professional development training so you can progress in your area of expertise. That way, you’ll attain the highest levels of professional achievement as we continue to invest in new technology, equipment, and aircraft.

Training modules are offered through self‑study courses, or structured learning programmes, and delivered at our state‑of‑the‑art Learning Academy at London Heathrow.

When you work in an engineering role at British Airways, you’ll be joining a high‑performance culture. It’s a time‑pressed environment too, but the challenges here are exciting and diverse, and you’ll be part of projects you won’t find anywhere else. That’s what keeps our exceptional colleagues inspired to do their best work. We also offer fantastic rewards, including great staff travel benefits.

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.