Workshop Technician - Powerplant Support Facility

British Airways PLC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major airline in Greater London seeks a Workshop Technician for the Powerplant Support Facility. The role involves performing and certifying maintenance tasks, managing workload priorities, and ensuring compliance with safety standards in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have a recognised engineering apprenticeship and experience in aircraft maintenance, as well as strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team. Opportunities for training and career advancement are provided.

Benefits

Professional development training

Staff travel benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in an aircraft maintenance environment for workshop authorisation.
• Ability to plan and prioritize workload effectively.
• Proficient in writing engineering data like job cards.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance tasks in accordance with approved technical data.
• Certify repairs and manage workload priorities safely.
• Conduct visual inspections and issue certificates.

Skills

Engineering data interpretation

Safety culture

Teamwork

Technical decision making

Communication skills

Education

Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent

NVQ Level 3 or HNC in aeronautical engineering

Tools

SAP

BA Engineering IT systems

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.

Since then, British Airways has gone on to deliver game‑changing achievements. First we broke the record for the fastest transatlantic flight with Concorde. Then we became the very first airline to introduce fully lie‑flat seats on board.

It was our exceptional engineering teams that brought these pioneering and original ideas to life.

This is your chance to join one of the most diverse and innovative departments at British Airways, at a time when we're re‑imagining the way we fly the skies.

Workshop Technician - Powerplant Support Facility

What you'll do:

The Powerplant Support Facility (part of Aircraft Workshop Services at LHR) is looking for dynamic proactive Workshop Technicians to support the ever‑changing business demands and to provide Engineering Support to our Customers, and ultimately the BO operation. The Facility carries out full Quick Engine Change (QEC) requirements on the V2500 and Trent 800 Engine types. Your role is to perform and certify repairs and/or maintenance tasks in accordance with approved technical data, to meet operational demand. The Facility is based at our Main Operational Base at Heathrow and works a 4 on 4 off 12hr day shift.

The Workshop Technician coordinates and manages workload priorities in a safe and secure manner, to deliver world‑class engineering solutions to our customer. You need to be an experienced and confident engineer, a flexible team player, able to multitask, lead by example, to enable you to work within an established team within the Aircraft Workshop Services section.

Ideally, we are looking for Engineers with previous experience working in an Aero Engine Workshop environment, working with Engine QECs and Engine LRUs. We will provide full training and support for this exciting role.

• Responsible for performing and certifying the rectification of defects IAW Approved Maintenance Data
  Component changes arising from scheduled maintenance inspections
  Perform maintenance tasks that fall within scope of workshop authorisation
  Fluent in performing general visual inspections, detailed visual inspections and other methods of surveillance inspection, maintenance checks and tasks as defined within limitations of approved authorisation
  Will issue certificate release to service
  Will develop, train, share knowledge and provide coaching
  Perform PC‑based documentary transactions as required and make full use of modern technologies/processes

What you'll bring to British Airways:

• Ability to hold an Airside Pass to support on‑wing tasks (desirable)
  Must be competent in reading and interpreting engineering data and other technical publications, to maximise use of workscope authorisation.
  Ability to write engineering data eg job cards
  Proactively demonstrates sound safety culture
  Self‑motivated
  Good written & verbal communication skills
  Capable of working without supervision and as part of, or leading a team
  Technical decision making
  Demonstrates good airmanship
  Ability to plan & prioritise workload.

PLEASE NOTE: you may be required to work 12hr shifts, on a 4‑on / 4‑off rota.

Your experience:

• Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent
  Recognised education qualification, e.g. NVQ Level 3 or HNC, preferably in aeronautical engineering
  Experience working in an aircraft maintenance environment as appropriate to hold workshop authorisation
  Experience working with SAP and production support processes
  Understanding of internal procedures and awareness of quality, health safety, human factors and environmental legislative requirements
  PC literate and good understanding of BA Engineering IT systems
  Understanding of BA employment policies and processes

What we offer:

As an airline, we never want to stand still. The same goes for our people.

We're committed to upskilling our engineers and providing professional development training so you can progress in your area of expertise. That way, you'll attain the highest levels of professional achievement as we continue to invest in new technology, equipment and aircraft.

Training modules are offered through self‑study courses, or structured learning programmes, and delivered at our state‑of‑the‑art Learning Academy at London Heathrow.

When you work in an engineering role at British Airways, you'll be joining a high‑performance culture. It's a time‑pressured environment too, but the challenges here are exciting and diverse, and you'll be part of projects you won’t find anywhere else. That's what keeps our exceptional colleagues inspired to do their best work. We also offer fantastic rewards, including great staff travel benefits.

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.