Technical Engineer - Eops

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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: Technical Engineer eOps

An exciting opportunity to join the Engineering eoperations technical team as an expert with responsibility for managing the safety, security, reliability, operational performance and maintenance costs of our Boeing and Airbus fleets. There will be specific responsibilities for supporting new aircraft technology including networked and connected aircraft on-board and ground systems, electronic logbook development and roll-out, cyber security, aircraft PKI, software management and configuration control.

This is a role that allows you to craft and develop innovative technical solutions for our operating fleet, engaging with maintenance to find the best technical solutions. You will collaborate with other internal stakeholders including Flight Ops, CAMO, IAG Tech and the BA cyber team, as well as working with manufacturers and other third parties to help provide your solutions.

What you’ll do:

• Accountable for reviews, evaluation and approval of technical documentation that ensures the organisation operates in a safe, reliable and efficient manner.
• Acts as a consultant on technical and airworthiness matters on behalf of British Airways with internal and external suppliers, customers and regulatory bodies.
• Responsible for delivery of a portfolio of projects and programmes of commercial value to the business.
• Hold and exercise EASA Part M, Part 145 and Part 21 Technical Engineer approvals as required by the role to support the business needs.
• Maintains oversight of fleet reliability, monitoring fleet technical performance and developing improvement plans to ensure performance targets are achieved.
• Leading or supporting technical investigations in line with the corporate safety management manual.

What you’ll bring to British Airways:

• Problem solving, analytical & technical decision making
• Highly self-motivated showing initiative in a changing environment
• Experience of effective supplier management
• IT support systems experience highly desirable
• Hands on aircraft/engine/product experience desirable

Your experience:

• Ability to hold CAA approvals or BA company approvals (e.g. Part-21J Part-145 & Part-M) (Essential)
• HNC / HND or equivalent in an Aerospace Engineering or related subject (Essential)
• Recognised Aircraft Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent proven experience (Essential)
• Knowledge of company processes and procedures applicable to the work environment & people (Desirable)
• Knowledge of at least one aircraft, engine, product type design, mechanical & electrical systems, structures, materials & supporting ground systems. (Desirable)
• Knowledge of maintenance programmes, technical reliability and condition monitoring tools and processes. (Essential)

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.