Technical Engineer - Fleets

British Airways; Hounslow; Vor Ort; GBP 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Staff travel benefits

Discounted airfares

Zusammenfassung

British Airways, the nation's flag carrier, seeks an experienced technical engineer to manage the safety, reliability, and cost of ownership of the BA fleet. You will review documentation and lead cross-department discussions to influence decisions, ensuring compliance with Part M/145/21 and delivering value through projects.

The role requires CAA/BA approvals, aerospace engineering qualifications, and a proactive, collaborative approach within a complex aviation environment.

Qualifikationen

• Ability to hold CAA Part M, Part 145 and Part 21 technical engineer approvals (Essential)
• Knowledge of safety and quality management systems (Essential)
• Experience with maintenance programmes and reliability tooling (Essential)

Aufgaben

• Reviews, evaluates and approves technical documentation for safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation.
• Leads technical discussions across departments to support efficient decision making.
• Maintains technical standards and policy, prioritising legislative impact and future compliance.

Kenntnisse

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Technical decision making

Ausbildung

HNC/HND Aerospace Eng

Jobbeschreibung

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

Provides technical expertise managing the safety, reliability, technical performance and cost of ownership of the BA fleet.

What You’ll Do

• Accountable for reviews, evaluation and approval of technical documentation that ensures the organisation operates in a safe, reliable and cost-effective manner.
• Supports efficient technical decision making across the team and leads technical discussions across departments, using expertise and considering the business effects.
• Responsible for maintaining technical standards, policy and strategic direction including prioritising the impact of, and influencing, future legislation.
• Develop and lead healthy OEM, MRO, internal customer & stakeholder relationships
• Acts as a consultant on technical and airworthiness matters on behalf of British Airways with internal and external suppliers, customers and regulatory bodies.
• Responsible for delivery of a portfolio of projects and programmes of commercial value to the business.
• Hold and exercise CAA Part M, Part 145 and Part 21 technical engineer approvals as required by the role to support the business needs.
• Maintains oversight of fleet reliability, supervising fleet technical performance and developing improvement plans to ensure performance targets are achieved.
• Leading or supporting technical investigations in line with the corporate safety management manual.
• Prioritising workload and taking appropriate action to maintain compliance with all appropriate company procedures, policies, legal and regulatory requirements.
• Reports, presents and communicates operational and business performance and significant events to senior stakeholders in a timely and effective manner.

What You’ll Bring To British Airways

• Problem solving, analytical & technical decision making
• Project management, organisation & prioritisation
• Report and business case writing with high degree of commercial awareness
• Customer focused with effective verbal and written communication skills
• Highly self-motivated showing initiative in a changing environment
• Experience of effective supplier management
• IT support systems experience highly desirable
• Hands on aircraft/engine/product experience desirable

Your Experience

• Ability to hold CAA or BA company approvals (e.g. Part-21J Part-145 & Part-M) (Essential)
• HNC / HND or equivalent in an Aerospace Engineering or related subject (Essential)
• Recognised Aircraft Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent industry experience (Essential)
• Knowledge of safety and quality management systems (Essential)
• Knowledge of regulations including CAA Part M, Part 145 and Part 21. (Desirable)
• Knowledge of at least one aircraft, engine, product type design, mechanical & electrical systems, structures, materials & supporting ground systems. (Desirable)
• Knowledge of maintenance programmes, technical reliability and condition monitoring tools and processes. (Essential)

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.

• Access to brilliant staff travel benefits including unlimited basic and premium standby tickets on British Airways flights.
• Up to 30 discounted ‘Hotline’ airfares per year for yourself, friends, and family.

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

At British Airways we all have a part to play in creating an inclusive place to work. Diverse representation among our people is really important to us and we recognise that all our colleagues are uniquely different and bring their own originality, creativity and identity to work.

Inclusion and diversity is a key driver of innovation and we’re committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they can be themselves. We’re looking for people from all backgrounds and cultures to join us and be a part of our journey to become a Better BA as we continue to connect Britain with the world and the world with Britain.

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.