Flight Operations Engineer — Weight & Balance Expert

British Airways PLC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airline in the UK seeks an experienced Flight Operations Engineer specializing in Weight & Balance. You will produce and maintain critical data, collaborate across teams, and ensure compliance with safety standards at London Heathrow. Ideal candidates will have an engineering degree and extensive experience in flight operations. The company offers unique travel benefits and opportunities for professional growth in a diverse workplace.

Benefits

Unlimited standby tickets on British Airways flights

Discounted airfares for friends and family

Qualifications

• Substantial Weight & Balance experience in an airline or flight operations engineering environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK Air Ops regulations and aircraft systems.
• Proven track record of innovation to improve process efficiency and data accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Produce and maintain critical Load & Balance, Aircraft Performance, and FMS data.
• Author and update sections of British Airways Operations Manuals.
• Provide technical support to live operations.

Skills

Weight & Balance expertise

Strong communication skills

High IT literacy

Ability to adapt

Education

Engineering degree (or equivalent)

Tools

Altea FM

Lido/Flight

Boeing/Airbus performance tools

Job description

A leading airline in the UK seeks an experienced Flight Operations Engineer specializing in Weight & Balance. You will produce and maintain critical data, collaborate across teams, and ensure compliance with safety standards at London Heathrow. Ideal candidates will have an engineering degree and extensive experience in flight operations. The company offers unique travel benefits and opportunities for professional growth in a diverse workplace.