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As a Senior Technical Engineer at British Airways, you will provide technical leadership and supervision in the technical community and the wider business with specialist responsibility for managing specific elements of the fleet safety, reliability and operational performance with significant influence on the total operating cost of our fleet. It is a role that will allow you to lead the design and development of innovative technical solutions affecting our fleet by working collaboratively with the manufacturers, component and systems suppliers and your colleagues across the airline. The diverse and extensive fleet means you must be ready to embrace new technologies, learning and leading every day in the implementation of new and better maintenance methodologies and processes. You will manage and develop elements of the approved maintenance programme, carry out safety and technical investigations and implement fleet inspections or modification programmes in consideration of the manufacturer’s recommendations and regulatory requirements.
Drive efficient technical decisions in the wider team
Lead technical discussions across departments using expertise considering the effects on the wider business
Setting technical standards, policy and strategic direction, scoping the impact and influencing future legislation
A consultant on technical & airworthiness matters internally with external suppliers, customers & regulators
Deliver a portfolio of projects & programmes of high commercial value to the business
Coach and mentor team members in contributing to the business plan, train, develop and authorisation of Technical Engineers
Support the Team Leader in developing a high-performance team culture with behaviours in line with the company hallmarks
Maintain oversight of fleet reliability, supervise fleet technical performance and develop improvement plans to ensure performance targets are achieved
Lead or technically support formal investigations in line with the corporate safety management manual
Prioritise workload and take action as appropriate to maintain compliance with all appropriate company procedures, policies, legal and regulatory requirements
Report, present and communicate operational and business performance and significant events to senior stakeholders in a timely and effective manner
Provide out of hours support as required with your contact details (company phone number) on the Maintrol register
Requirements:
Must hold or be able to gain EASA/CAA Part-21, Part-M and Part-145 authorisations as required
HNC/HND/degree level or equivalent in an approved Engineering subject
Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent proven experience
Holding other technical authorisation/licence/workshop approvals as required
Detailed knowledge of EASA regulations, including Part-M, Part-CAMO, Part-21 and Part-145
Detailed knowledge of safety and quality management systems
Strong commercial acumen
Report and business plan writing
Advanced technical knowledge and understanding of design philosophy for particular aircraft, engine and/or components
What we offer:
Unlimited basic and premium standby tickets on British Airways flights
Up to 30 discounted ‘Hotline’ airfares per year for yourself, friends, and family