Let your Originality soar.
As the nation’s flag carrier, we take phenomenal 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 - Systems/Structures (Part Time)
Provides technical expertise handling 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 efficient 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.
What you’ll bring to British Airways: Originality keeps British Airways soaring. So, you don’t have to like marmalade… or cups of tea… or actual sand in your sandwiches for that matter. And you don’t need to have a point of view on the Stones versus the Beatles, you just need to be yourself and bring:
- Problem solving, analytical & technical decision making
- Strong team player, highly collaborative and emotionally intelligent
- Project management, organisation & prioritisation
- Report and case writing with high degree of commercial awareness principled in approach to safety, security, process and regulatory requirements
- Engaging & approachable
- Strong attention to detail
- Solutions driven
- Focussed on getting things done accurately first time
- Understands operational and financial implications of technical & operational decisions.
Your experience: - 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 proven experience (Essential)
- Degree in an Aerospace Engineering subject (Desirable)
- EASA pt66 Licence (Desirable)
- Knowledge of safety and quality management systems (Essential)
- Knowledge of regulations including EASA Part M, Part 145 and Part 21. (Desirable)
- Knowledge of company processes and procedures applicable to the work environment & people (Desirable)
Please Note - This vacancy is PART TIME Only.
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.