Maintrol Technical Engineer

British Airways; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airline company is looking for a Maintrol Technical Engineer to join the MAINTROL team in Hounslow. The successful candidate will oversee aircraft recovery operations, improve performance using monitoring tools, and provide technical support. Applicants should have relevant aircraft engineering qualifications, including HNC/HND in Aerospace Engineering and a B1/B2 licence. This position offers access to employee travel benefits and opportunities for professional advancement.

Benefits

Unlimited staff travel benefits

Discounted airfares for friends and family

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Candidates should hold relevant aircraft engineering approvals.
• Proven experience through recognized apprenticeship or equivalent.
• Ability to work on safety and technical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recovery operations for AOG aircraft worldwide.
• Improve aircraft performance using monitoring tools.
• Provide on-site technical support as needed.

Skills

CAA / EASA approvals

Aerospace Engineering knowledge

Aircraft Engineering Apprenticeship

B1 / B2 Licence

Education

HNC / HND or equivalent in Aerospace Engineering

Job description

The role: Maintrol Technical Engineer

At this time, we are looking to recruit highly motivated candidates that will be joining our MAINTROL team within the Engineering organisation. Our MAINTROL engineers support the whole BA Mainline fleet as well as the BA Euroflyer fleet. The successful candidates will be offered a position in our Integrated Operations Centre (IOC), based at the BA HQ in Waterside (Heathrow airport).

Please Note: The Maintrol team support our 24/7 operation working 8-hour shifts (combination of Early, Late and Night shifts) and 12-hour shifts (combination of Day and Night shifts)

What you’ll do:

• Coordination and oversight of working parties for aircraft recovery ensuring their wellbeing
• Coordination and oversight of working parties for recovery of AOG aircraft around the world, delivering safe, efficient and expedient return to service whilst managing recovery team’s welfare
• Responsible for improving aircraft and Engineering performance through proactive use of Aircraft monitoring and prognostic tools
• Analysis and actions safety reports and repetitive defects
• Provides on-site specialist technical support as required with due regard for safety, technical, regulatory and commercial requirements.
• Sources and provides required approved data necessary to ensure safe maintenance / repair / modification of BA aircraft engines, components or products
• Responsible for following laid down Technical procedures to deliver aircraft, engine and component technical, safety and cost performance targets along with continuous improvement of aircraft technical performance, engineering processes and procedures.
• Support business development and change initiatives in support of the business plan
• Supports optimal technical decision making across the team and leads technical discussions across departments, using expertise and considering the business effects
• Support and coordinate activity at line stations in order to minimise Technical delays and AOG recovery
• Responsible for improving aircraft performance through proactive use of Aircraft monitoring and prognostic tools, carrying out repetitive defect analysis, aircraft reliability and Safety reviews

Your experience:

• Ability to hold CAA / EASA approvals or BA company approvals
• HNC / HND or equivalent in an Aerospace Engineering subject
• Recognised Aircraft Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent industry experience
• B1 / B2 Licence without Type rating.
• The ability to hold and exercise EASA Part 145 Technical Engineer / Part21 CCE or CVE approvals as required for the role

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.

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

At British airways 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

We recognise that all our colleagues are uniquely different and bring their own originality, creativity, and identity to work. We encourage people from all backgrounds to be part of our journey to become a Better BA.