Let your Originality soar.
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:
Technical Engineer Fleets - Structures
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 optimal 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 scoping the impact of, and influencing, future legislation.
• Develop and manage healthy OEM, MRO, internal
customer & stakeholder relationships
What you’ll bring to British Airways:
Problem solving, analytical & technical decision making
• Strong team player, highly collaborative and emotionally
intelligent
• Project management, organisation & prioritisation
• Report and business case writing with high degree of commercial awareness
Your experience:
•This aircraft structures specific discipline role requires significant Airbus and/or Boeing structures technical management experience with knowledge of Part-M / Part-CAMO / Part-145 and with Part-21 repair design experience desirable.
•Ability to hold CAA / EASA approvals 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)
• Degree in an Aerospace Engineering subject (Desirable)
• EASA pt66 Licence (Desirable)
• Knowledge of safety and quality management systems (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.
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
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