Duty Maintenance Manager

British Airways; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global airline as a Duty Maintenance Manager in Los Angeles, where you will oversee station operations and drive cultural change to elevate service quality. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead a dedicated team, ensuring compliance with aviation standards while enhancing operational efficiency. With a competitive salary and exceptional staff travel benefits, you will be part of a dynamic environment that values your contributions and supports your career growth. If you're passionate about aviation and ready to take your career to new heights, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Unlimited standby tickets on British Airways flights

Discounted airfares for friends and family

Medical and dental benefits

401k retirement plans

Paid vacations

Employee Assistance Program

Career development opportunities

Training programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years of aircraft maintenance experience with a proven performance record.
• Strong leadership and people management skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage station operations to meet safety, quality, and financial targets.
• Drive cultural change aligning with corporate values.

Skills

Leadership Skills

People Management

Diagnostic Skills

Repair Skills

Communication Skills

Cultural Diversity Understanding

Education

UK CAA or FAA A&P License

B1 Type Approvals (B777, B787, A380)

Tools

Aircraft Maintenance Tools

Job description

Duty Maintenance Manager

Salary: $105,000 - $120,000

Location: Los Angeles

Contract Type: Permanent Full Time

Publish End Date: 11/02/2025

As the nation’s flag carrier, we take great pride in connecting Britain with the world and the world with Britain.

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.

Whether you are a reassuring voice on the end of a phone, a smile at the door, or under a wing keeping the turbines spinning, 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:

Duty Maintenance Manager

To manage a Station or Shift within their DMM accountability Region.

What you’ll do:

• Drive cultural and behavioral change aligning to the Corporate values of ‘How we work around here’ to support the Leading Global Premium Airline vision for BA.
• Manage manned and agency stations to defined measures of Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Colleagues measures.
• Deliver cross-regional projects to support the objectives and goals of Line Maintenance globally.
• Build and strengthen the 3rd party and internal customer partnerships to drive revenue improvement.
• Provide operational support on stations (may require shift work).
• Manage agency and 3rd party interfaces.
• Ensure the BA and Customer line maintenance operation for station/area operate to BA, Customer, EASA, CAA, and/or FAA compliance standards.
• Manage the station or a portion of a station as directed by SMM or AMM to deliver operational, safety, quality, and financial targets.
• Assist in defining and leading the strategic plan for the region identifying growth and succession planning.
• Manage the continuous development and improvement of Line maintenance working practices and facilities to improve productivity and financial performance.

What you’ll bring to British Airways:

• Understand the BA business and operation and can develop plans appropriate to deliver against the business requirement.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead and deliver change (preferred).
• Strong people management skills at all levels (preferred).
• An understanding of cultural diversity.
• Must be able to travel to support the assigned area.
• Excellent diagnostic and repair skills.
• Significant aircraft maintenance experience.
• Management and leadership of line engineers and support staff in a union environment (desirable).
• Information gathering, interpretation, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders, i.e., BA Management, Flight Crew, Cabin Crew, and Customer Airlines bases.

Your experience:

• UK CAA or FAA A&P License (preferred).
• B1 type approvals: B777, B787, A380 (desirable).
• Minimum 5 years Maintenance related experience in the aircraft maintenance industry with a proven performance record.
• Knowledgeable in HS&E for area of responsibility.
• Knowledgeable in the aviation regulatory requirements for the area of responsibility.
• Valid US driving license.

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.

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. Competitive salary based on experience and skills. Other benefits include medical, dental, pension retirement plans (401k), paid vacations, and an Employee Assistance Program. Opportunities for career development and training programs.

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 are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Find out more: Candidate must have the right to live and work in the USA. For further information on this role please contact Mitchell Gadsby via email at [e-mail].