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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:
Licenced Aircraft Engineer
Leadership
- Leads maintenance activities including setting clear targets and expectations
- Individual compliance with appropriate company procedures, policies, legal and regulatory requirements
- Responsible for the successful completion of all allocated, planned and ad-hoc maintenance tasks. This is expected to be achieved through effective leadership, supervision of maintenance and efficient allocation of resources, equipment and assets
- Provides guidance for individual and team maintenance activities, ensuring compliance with safety, company procedures, regulatory and airmanship standards
- Ensures and supports effective communication
- Crafts a culture of continuous improvement in a production environment, in order to increase unit performance and colleague development
- Supports the development of a high performance team and culture
- Customer service orientated to support BA and other external customers
Technical expertise
- Responsible for remaining qualified and authorised on all aircraft types, vehicles and equipment applicable to area
- Responsible for maintaining a safe working environment by adhering to quality, health, safety and environment regulations and housekeeping standards
- Conduct competency checks in accordance with British Airways quality procedures Carries out IT and documentary transactions as required, making full use of technology
- Expected to further own knowledge and skills base
You will need
- An Unrestricted EASA/Part-66 Category B1 and/or B2 licence
- Successful candidates holding an EASA Part-66 Licence will be accepted.
- For B1, hold a minimum of Two widebody type rating in the B1.1 Category (turbofan or turboprop)
- Proven recent experience at certifying aircraft, 6 months within last 2 years
- English and Spanish knowledge is desirable, written and spoken fluent
You will be
- Your success will be a combination of technical experience and leadership behaviours
- Problem solving and acting on own initiative is important so you can make timely and informed decisions with an ability to bring together and understand complex information
- Ability to interpret technical publications to make fact-based decisions in a challenging operational environment is key. To combine these capabilities with an innovative, flexible and adaptable approach
- Strong collaborative skills are needed as you manage a team
- Strong prioritisation, planning and organisation will mean you can deliver the British Airways and other customers operation on time
What we can offer you
- The overall package reflects your status in the maintenance department, the expertise and leadership youll bring, encouraging the team to deliver to their full potential.
- As a permanent employee of British Airways, youll also receive the full range of company benefits
- A variety of shift patterns are available to suit your work life balance attracting competitive shift pay
Training and Development we can offer:
- Our specialist technical training facility at Heathrow is the venue for all our type course training
- We offer a wide range of industry leading Part-147 / Part-145 training, which includes the latest Aircraft types, technological classrooms and simulators
- Access to a suite of personal and developmental professional training through our Global Learning Academy at Heathrow
At British Airways we offer a wide range of flexible benefits such as:
- A pension scheme and life insurance
- Discounted confirmed flights for friends and family on BA from date of joining
- Staff travel benefits
- Discounted standby travel on other airlines in the oneworld alliance
- Discounts on car hire, hotels, leisure activities, entertainment and many more
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.
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.
We are seeking motivated B1 Licenced Engineers with A320, A330,A350, A380, B767, B777 and or B787 aircraft type.
Candidates must have the right to live and work in Spain.
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.