Header: 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.
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:
An opportunity has arisen for a Technical Assistant, operating within the Engineering Support Team (EST) working with the Technical Engineers to manage and resolve technical issues identified relating to the heavy maintenance (HM) inputs. Ensuring compliance is maintained and processes and procedures followed., while supporting the safety, airworthiness, reliability, and technical performance of the aircraft
What you’ll do:
- Compile and approve technical documents and instructions.
- Assist with determining optimal technical decisions within the EST Team.
- Consult on technical and airworthiness matters both internally and with the type certificate holder (TCH)
- Identify and build collaborative relationships with key stakeholders within British Airways and the TCH to ensure focus on delivery of technical solutions.
- Communicate performance, significant events and operational decisions to stakeholders in a timely manner, escalating as necessary.
What you’ll bring to British Airways:
- Proven decision-making skills in a complex business environment.
- Using initiative to develop and deliver technical solutions.
- Excellent influencing skills and ability to collaborate to drive effect outcomes and decisions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distil complex technical information into a clear and simple message.
- Proven prioritisation skills and comfortable with both complexity and ambiguity.
- Ability to operate effectively in a high pressure environment.
Your experience:
- HNC/ HND/ Degree or equivalent in an approved Engineering subject, or a recognised Engineering Apprenticeship
- Must be able to gain EASA/ CAA Part-21, Part-M and Part-145 authorisations as required.
- Knowledge of maintenance programs, technical reliability and condition monitoring tools and processes.
- Knowledge of safety and quality management systems
- Working knowledge of engineering processes and procedures
- Experience of working autonomously and managing competing priorities
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