At British Airways, we take huge pride in our past – but we’re looking to the future as an airline that loves embracing the best of modern Britain. Our country’s creativity, diversity, style, wit and warmth are the same special qualities that make us who we are.
If you’re made of the same qualities as us, you could soon be part of the next chapter of our story. Together as one team, we’re connecting Britain with the world and the world to Britain like no one else.
The Fleet Support Facility within the Aircraft Workshop Services team, is looking for dynamic proactive Workshop Technicians to support the ever changing business demands and to provide Engineering Support to our Customers, and ultimately the BA Operation. Your role would be to perform and certify for repairs and/or maintenance tasks performed in accordance with approved technical data, and in some cases, assist Technical Engineers to design Part.21 repairs, which can be achieved and certified, to meet operational demand. Dependent on work location, you would also be required to support on-wing tasks in the Base Production Area, or on the Ramp at LHR/LGW, or at outstations for BA AOG recovery tasks, or if BA have been contracted to supported 3rd party customers.
You must possess experience working in some of the following skills:
- Composite Materials – e.g. fabrication and repair of composite components, dry lay-up / Resin wet lay-ups etc…
- Sheet Metal fabrication – e.g. bending, riveting, welding, heat treating etc
- Working in Machine Workshop environment – e.g. using Machining equipment such as C&C, Jig Bore, Lathes etc.
- General Workshop/Hand Skills – e.g. performing simple metalwork tasks, installed/removing Bearings, drilling out and replacing Bushes and/or sheered Fasteners,
The Fleet Support Facility is a unique and bespoke workshop environment, where the team come together to fabricate inventive and complex repair solutions to maintain BA’s aircraft to the highest standard. Are you up to the challenge?
If you are successful in the recruitment to become a Workshop Technician in the FSF, you would be expected to coordinate and manage workload priorities in a safe and secure manner, while delivering world class engineering solutions to our customer. You need to be an experienced and confident engineer, a flexible team player, able to multitask, lead by example, to enable you to work within an established team within the Aircraft Workshop Services section. This is an exciting time for British Airways as we emerge from the recent Covid Pandemic, as we enter into a new era of Maintenance activities with new technologies.
If you are interested in being part of the team, helping to lead, develop and implement significant change to our business, this could be the job role for you.
PLEASE NOTE: you may be required to work 12hr Shifts, on a 4-on / 4-off rota.
So, Whats in it for You?
Your overall package will reflect your status as a valued member of our maintenance department, your expertise and leadership you bring to inspire the team to reach new heights.
- Youll start with a competitive entry basic salary, with the potential for automatic salary increases after gaining your approvals/authorisations.
- As a permanent employee of British Airways, youll also receive the full range of company benefits, including staff travel.
- If you work shifts 4 days on, 4 days off, you’ll receive annual shift pay of £4,300. Additional shift pay allowance for working Night shifts.
British Airways Benefits
As part of the British Airways family, in addition to a competitive salary (plus Shift Pay if you are allocated to work a Shift rota pattern) youll enjoy a range of flexible benefits.
- A pension scheme with potential contributions of up to 16.5 (if you contribute 5 BA will contribute 11.5)
- A flexible benefits scheme which gives you the option to buy from a range of benefits such as private medical insurance, life assurance, and critical illness cover
- Discounted confirmed flights for friends and family on BA from date of joining
- Access to standby flights (with eligibility for the Club cabin) for yourself and three nominees
- Discounted standby travel on other airlines in the oneworld alliance
- Discounts on car hire, hotels, leisure activities, entertainment and many more
- Free parking at work and free parking at Heathrow whilst on holiday for up to two weeks at a time
Your Technical Expertise will Soar As a responsible Workshop Technician, youll maintain a safe working environment and adhere to the highest quality, health, safety, and environment regulations. Embrace the power of technology as you carry out IT and documentary transactions. You will learn to understand material consumption, ordering, and regulatory compliance for your role. Always striving for excellence, youll continuously expand your knowledge and skill base through training, technology, and experience.
The Sky is the Limit, with a Great Team
Get ready to work alongside an incredible team. Your line manager, the Duty Shift Manager, will help guide you through your journey. Youll collaborate with your Colleagues and be part of a team of skilled Workshop Engineers. You’ll also work with BA’s Quality department, Aircraft Production Engineering teams, Engineering Planning, Technical Support Engineers (Part M) and together, youll reach new heights and achieve greatness.
Ready to take your career to new heights?
- If youre excited to embark on this thrilling journey with the British Airways Engineering Team, head to the job description to ensure you meet our essential criteria.
- Make sure you demonstrate your ability to drive in the UK by uploading all sides of your driving licence. And dont forget to demonstrate your right to live and work in the UK by sharing all relevant documents in the supporting documents section of the application form.
- Your adventure starts now. Join us at British Airways, and together, well soar to new heights like no one else can!
At British Airways we all have a part to play in creating an inclusive place to work. Diverse representation among our people is really important to us and we recognise that all our colleagues are uniquely different and bring their own originality, creativity and identity to work.
Inclusion and diversity is a key driver of innovation and we’re committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they can be themselves. We’re looking for people from all backgrounds and cultures to join us and be a part of our journey to become a Better BA as we continue to connect Britain with the world and the world with Britain.