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Flight Operations Engineer — Weight & Balance Expert

British Airways PLC

Greater London

On-site

GBP 80,000 - 100,000

Full time

Yesterday
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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.
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