Senior Technical Engineer - Cabin Performance

British Airways PLC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airline company in Greater London is looking for a Senior Technical Engineer specializing in Cabin Performance. Candidates must have engineering qualifications and safety authorizations, alongside technical leadership experience. Responsibilities include approving technical documents, driving decisions, leading discussions, and ensuring fleet reliability. This role offers competitive pay along with generous travel benefits and excellent training opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous travel benefits

Excellent training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must hold or be able to gain EASA/CAA Part-21, Part-M and Part-145 authorisations.
• Detailed knowledge of EASA regulations and safety management systems.
• Advanced technical knowledge and understanding of aircraft design philosophy.

Responsibilities

• Compile and approve technical documents and instructions.
• Drive optimal technical decisions within the team.
• Lead technical discussions across departments and manage stakeholder communications.
• Support the Team Leader in fostering a high performance culture.

Skills

Technical leadership

Safety management

Commercial acumen

Technical writing

Education

HNC/HND/degree in Engineering

Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship

Job description

Overview

Header: 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

The role: Senior Technical Engineer - Cabin Performance

Provides technical leadership and technical supervision in support of the team leader in managing the safety, airworthiness, reliability, technical performance and cost of ownership of the BA fleet.

What you'll do

• Compile & approve technical documents & instructions.
• Drive optimal technical decisions in the wider team
• Lead technical discussions across departments using expertise considering the effects on the wider business.
• Setting technical standards, policy and strategic direction, scoping the impact and influencing future legislation.
• A consultant on technical & airworthiness matters internally with external suppliers, customers & regulators.
• Deliver a portfolio of projects & programmes of high commercial value to the business.
• Coach and mentor team members in contributing to the business plan, train, develop and authorisation of Technical Engineers
• Support the Team Leader in developing a high performance team culture with behaviours in line with the company hallmarks.
• Maintain oversight of fleet reliability, monitor fleet technical performance and develop improvement plans to ensure performance targets are achieved.
• Lead or technically support formal investigations in line with the corporate safety management manual.
• Prioritise workload and take action as appropriate to maintain compliance with all appropriate company procedures, policies, legal and regulatory requirements.
• Report, present and communicate operational and business performance and significant events to senior stakeholders in a timely and effective manner.
• Provide out of hours support as required with your contact details on the Maintrol register.

What you'll bring to British Airways

• Must hold or be able to gain EASA/CAA Part-21, Part-M and Part-145 authorisations as required. (Essential)
• HNC/HND/degree level or equivalent in an approved Engineering subject. (Essential)
• Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent industry experience. (Essential)
• Holding other technical authorisation/licence/workshop approvals as required. (Desirable)
• Detailed knowledge of EASA regulations, including Part-M, Part-CAMO, Part-21 and Part-145 (Essential)
• Detailed knowledge of safety and quality management systems (Essential)
• Strong commercial acumen. (Essential)
• Report and business plan writing. (Desirable)
• Advanced technical knowledge and understanding of design philosophy for particular aircraft, engine and/or components. (Essential)

Why British Airways?

Join a world-class airline with a proud heritage and an exciting future. At BA Engineering, you'll work with the best in the business, in a role where your contribution directly enhances the safety and reliability of our global fleet.

We offer a competitive salary, generous travel benefits, excellent training, and development opportunities to grow your career.

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.