About This Role
This role focuses on ensuring the airworthiness of all aircraft in the company's fleet, going beyond standard regulations to meet internal Engineering Quality procedures. It involves performing a range of specific maintenance tasks, from component changes and routine checks to visual and surveillance inspections, and accurately recording and documenting these changes.
Responsibilities
- Perform servicing and maintenance tasks as directed on aircraft or components as appropriate, under supervision
- Drive and operate vehicles, including mechanical handling, lifting equipment, and elevated work platforms, to the limit of permits held
- Maintain a safe working environment through adherence to quality, health and safety, and housekeeping standards
- Carry out required IT and documentary transactions
- Support the development of a high-performance team and culture, in line with the company Hallmarks
- Support the delivery of departmental and directorate objectives
Requirements
- Ability to comprehend technical publications and engineering procedures
- Mechanical aptitude, demonstrates airmanship
- 3 months recent practical engineering experience (for internal candidates, supported by relevant Mechanic sections of the Engineers logbook)
- Self-motivated, capable of working with minimal supervision and as part of a team
- At least 12 months demonstrable experience as an aircraft mechanic
- Good engineering hand skills
- Ability to follow procedures and technical documentation
- Good interpersonal and people skills
- Effective communicator
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills
- PC literate
- Ability to work with engineering and document management systems
- UK Manual Driving Licence
Nice to have:
Benefits
- Access to staff travel benefits including unlimited basic and premium standby tickets on British Airways flights
- Up to 30 discounted 'Hotline' airfares per year for yourself, friends, and family
- Opportunities for new challenges and career progression across the business
Important Details
- Candidates must have right to live and work in the United Kingdom to be considered for this position
Application Process
- Upload your Driving Licence on the supporting files section before submitting your application
About the Company
As the nation’s flag carrier, British Airways connects Britain with the world and the world with Britain, a service it has provided for over 100 years since launching the world's first international scheduled air service between London and Paris.
