Technical Team Leader - Cabin Technical Support Group

• Responsible for leading an operational team providing clear accountability for safety and the continuous improvement of aircraft cabin performance as related to aircraft cabin technical issues, engineering process and procedures and the maintenance philosophy adopted
• Responsible for providing a clear focus and direction to deliver technical, safety and cost performance targets along with continuous improvement of aircraft performance, aircraft maintenance and engineering processes and procedures
• Initiate and support business development and change initiatives in support of the business plan
• Responsible for improving aircraft cabin and Engineering cabin performance through proactive use of cabin defect management and critical defect rectification
• Supports optimal technical decision making across the team and leads technical discussions across departments, using expertise and considering the business effects

• Ability to hold CAA or BA company approvals
• HNC / HND or equivalent in an Aerospace Engineering subject
• Recognised Aircraft Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent industry experience
• The ability to hold and exercise CAA Part 145 Technical Engineer / Part21 CCE approvals as required for the role
• Project management / prioritisation
• Team player with good people skills
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels in a high-pressure environment
• Report and business plan writing skills
• Customer driven with good communication skills
• Problem analysis / technical decision making
• Self-motivated and able to manage change
• High degree of business awareness
• Experience of working and leading operational teams
• In depth fleet/product knowledge gained through considerable hands on experience
• Specific knowledge of aircraft mechanical and avionics systems, structures and materials
• Detailed knowledge of the safety and quality management system
• Detailed knowledge of regulatory requirements
• Detailed knowledge of company processes and procedures applicable to the work environment and people management
• Full dedication to the fleet wide operation across the BA network
• Strong influencing and communicating skills to manage customers and suppliers
• Able to create clear and effective work instructions to assist and support certifying engineers with guidance on fault isolation and compliance
• Understand operational and financial implications of Technical & Operational decisions
• Capable of support simplification and process improvement initiatives
• Support business development and change initiatives in support of the business plan

The ability to hold and exercise CAA Part21 CVE approvals

• Upskilling and professional development training
• State-of-the-art Learning Academy at London Heathrow
• Great staff travel benefits