Technical Engineer - Fleets

British Airways; Manor Park; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited standby tickets

Discounted airfares for self and kin

Competitive salary

Job summary

British Airways is seeking a skilled Aircraft Engineer to manage safety, reliability, and cost of ownership of the fleet. You will review documentation, lead technical discussions across departments, and influence policy and future regulation.

You will hold Part-21J/Part-145/Part-M approvals and oversee supplier relationships, investigations, and fleet improvement plans to ensure targets are met.

Qualifications

• HNC / HND or equivalent in an Aerospace Engineering or related subject.
• Recognised Aircraft Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent industry experience.
• Knowledge of safety and quality management systems.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, evaluates and approves technical documentation to ensure safe, reliable and cost-effective operation.
• Supports technical decision making and leads discussions across departments.
• Maintains technical standards, policy, and strategic direction including future legislation alignment.
• Develops and leads relationships with OEMs, MROs, internal customers and stakeholders.
• Acts as a consultant on technical and airworthiness matters for internal/external parties.
• Delivers portfolio of technically valuable projects and programmes.
• Holds and exercises CAA Part M, Part 145 and Part 21 approvals as required.
• Oversees fleet reliability and develops improvement plans to meet targets.
• Leads or supports technical investigations per safety management manual.
• Prioritises workload to ensure compliance with procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Reports and communicates performance to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Technical decision making

Project management

Communication skills

Supplier management

Education

HNC/HND in Aerospace Engineering

Aircraft Engineering Apprenticeship

CAA Part M/Part 145/Part 21 approvals knowledge

Tools

IT systems knowledge

Job description

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.

Problem solving, analytical & technical decision making

• 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)

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., 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.

Benefits

• unlimited basic and premium standby tickets on British Airways flights
• up to 30 discounted 'Hotline' airfares per year for yourself, friends, and family
• 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

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.