Powerplant Engineer – Aircraft Engines & APUs Expert

British Airways; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff travel benefits

Discounted airfares

Career development opportunities

Job summary

British Airways is seeking a Powerplant Technical Engineer to manage safety, reliability and maintenance costs of engines and APUs across a diverse fleet, collaborating with aviation authorities, suppliers and colleagues globally.

You will gain approvals (Part M/Part 145/Part 21) with potential career progression to senior roles, while supporting technical investigations and ensuring compliance with all applicable standards and regulations.

Qualifications

• CAA/EASA approvals holder or BA approvals (e.g. Part-21J Part-145 & Part-M) required.
• HNC/HND or equivalent in Aerospace Engineering.
• Recognised Aircraft Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent.
• Degree in Aerospace Engineering (Desirable).
• EASA pt66 Licence (Desirable).

Responsibilities

• Reviews, evaluation and approval of technical documentation to ensure safe, reliable and efficient operations.
• Supports optimal technical decision making and leads technical discussions across departments with business impact in mind.
• Maintains technical standards, policy and strategic direction including scoping the impact of future legislation.
• Acts as a consultant on technical and airworthiness matters with internal/external suppliers, customers and regulators.
• Hold and exercise EASA Part M, Part 145 and Part 21 approvals as required.
• Oversees fleet reliability, monitors technical performance and develops improvement plans.
• Leads or supports technical investigations in line with safety management practices.
• Prioritises workload and ensures compliance with procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Reports and communicates operational and business performance to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Problem solving

Team player

Project management

Communication

Supplier management

Aircraft experience

Self-motivated

Regulatory liaison

Education

HNC/HND in Aerospace Eng

Recognised Aircraft Engineering Apprenticeship

Degree in Aerospace Engineering

EASA pt66 Licence

Job description

British Airways is seeking a Powerplant Technical Engineer to manage safety, reliability and maintenance costs of engines and APUs across a diverse fleet, collaborating with aviation authorities, suppliers and colleagues globally.

You will gain approvals (Part M/Part 145/Part 21) with potential career progression to senior roles, while supporting technical investigations and ensuring compliance with all applicable standards and regulations.