Flight Operations Engineer: Weight & Balance Specialist

British Airways; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airline in London is seeking a Flight Operations Engineer with expertise in Weight & Balance. The role includes producing Load & Balance data, updating Ops Manuals, and supporting technical investigations. The ideal candidate will have an engineering degree and substantial experience in airline operations. This position offers rewarding staff travel benefits and opportunities for continuous professional growth in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Unlimited standby tickets

Discounted airfares for friends and family

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Substantial Weight & Balance experience in an airline or flight operations engineering environment.
• High IT literacy with hands-on experience of relevant software tools.
• Strong knowledge of UK Air Ops regulations and aircraft systems.

Responsibilities

• Produce and maintain Load & Balance, Aircraft Performance, and FMS data.
• Author and update Operational Manuals, ensuring compliance.
• Support technical investigations and manage aircraft weighing activities.

Skills

Weight & Balance expertise

Strong communication skills

Creativity and curiosity

Adaptability

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Altea FM

Boeing/Airbus performance tools

Lido/Flight

Job description

A leading airline in London is seeking a Flight Operations Engineer with expertise in Weight & Balance. The role includes producing Load & Balance data, updating Ops Manuals, and supporting technical investigations. The ideal candidate will have an engineering degree and substantial experience in airline operations. This position offers rewarding staff travel benefits and opportunities for continuous professional growth in a dynamic environment.