Maintrol Technical Engineer

British Airways PLC; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join British Airways as a Maintrol Technical Engineer and be part of a dedicated team supporting our Mainline and Euroflyer fleets. You'll play a crucial role in aircraft recovery and performance improvement, ensuring safety and efficiency while benefiting from our competitive salary and unique employee benefits, including unlimited standby tickets and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Unlimited standby tickets

Discounted fares

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven operational experience in aircraft systems.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing situations.
• Ability to hold necessary regulatory approvals.

Responsibilities

• Coordination of aircraft recovery work parties.
• Improving aircraft and engineering performance.
• Providing on-site technical support for regulatory standards.

Skills

Project management

Team and communication skills

Technical decision-making

Problem analysis

Supplier management

Fleet and aircraft systems knowledge

Education

HNC/HND in Aerospace Engineering

Recognized Aircraft Engineering Apprenticeship

Job description

A career without limits

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.

This originality has been in our blood since day one. It's the spirit we share with the people that fly with us, our partners, and our colleagues.

So, whether you are a reassuring voice on the end of a phone, a smile at the door, under a wing keeping the turbines spinning or landing us gently in far-flung places, a job at British Airways is yours to make.

We know great things can happen when you're inspired to think big and bring your ambition to work every day, which is why, at British Airways, the sky is never the limit.

The role: Maintrol Technical Engineer

We are looking to recruit highly motivated candidates to join our MAINTROL team within the Engineering organisation. Our MAINTROL engineers support the entire BA Mainline fleet as well as the BA Euroflyer fleet. Successful candidates will be based at our Integrated Operations Centre (IOC) at the BA HQ in Waterside (Heathrow airport).

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

Responsibilities include:

• Coordination of aircraft recovery work parties, ensuring their safety and wellbeing
• Overseeing recovery of AOG aircraft worldwide, ensuring safe and efficient return to service
• Improving aircraft and engineering performance using monitoring and prognostic tools
• Analyzing safety reports and repetitive defects
• Providing on-site technical support with regard to safety, technical, regulatory, and commercial standards
• Ensuring availability of approved data for safe maintenance, repair, or modification of aircraft engines and components
• Following technical procedures to meet safety, technical, and cost targets, and improving aircraft technical performance
• Supporting business development and change initiatives
• Leading technical discussions and supporting decision-making
• Coordinating activities at line stations to minimize delays and AOG recovery time
• Enhancing aircraft performance through proactive monitoring and defect analysis

Qualifications and skills:

• Project management and prioritization skills
• Strong team and communication skills, especially under pressure
• Technical decision-making and problem analysis capabilities
• Self-motivated with adaptability to change
• Operational experience and supplier management
• In-depth fleet and aircraft systems knowledge, including mechanical and avionics

Experience required:

• CAA/EASA or BA approvals
• HNC/HND or equivalent in Aerospace Engineering
• Recognized Aircraft Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent experience
• B1/B2 Licence without Type rating
• Ability to hold EASA Part 145 and Part 21 approvals as required

What we offer:

We value our employees and offer benefits beyond a competitive salary, including unlimited standby tickets, discounted fares, and opportunities for career development.

Inclusion & Diversity

We celebrate diversity and encourage all backgrounds to join us in becoming a Better BA.