Maintenance Representative

About the position

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.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the administration of established policy and procedures.
• Attain type qualifications relevant to their work area, hold British Airways authorizations and comply with CAA, EASA, or other NCA Directives.
• Certify all aircraft as required.
• Perform all work required in the Mechanic classification and as a working member of the group they will be required to lead and direct the work of Mechanics.
• Taxi aircraft where required.
• Carry out Engineering duties at other stations as and when the need arises and assume full supervisory control when detailed by a Station Maintenance Manager.
• Assume full supervisory control when detailed by their manager.
• Work alongside the non-union engineers as part of a team and supervise when engaged on a particular task, or job.
• Responsible for all day-to-day aspects of aircraft handling and related work when the Maintenance Representative is the senior Engineering staff member on the station.
• Assist in running all areas of the station, including stores and other non-aviation tasks.
• Carry out computer and documentary transactions as required and make full use of modern technologies.

Requirements

• Have the ability and be willing to train for multiple valid aircraft and engine authorisation in order to support British Airways and customer aircraft.
• Demonstrate a satisfactory level of knowledge of aircraft systems in order to change components in accordance with Approved Technical Publications.
• Carry out troubleshooting in accordance with Approved Technical Publications.
• Be an active member of the Engineering Team committed to providing the safest, highest quality technical handling in the most cost effective manner.
• Conduct oneself in such a manner as to always present a professional image when in contact with customers and the public at large.

Nice-to-haves

• Participate in a Leadership development program.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Aeronautical Mechanics Qualification (FAA A and P Certificate).
• Minimum 5 years verifiable experience in commercial aviation maintenance.
• Ability to hold airport restricted zone access.

Benefits

• Access to brilliant 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.
• Competitive salary based on experience and skills.
• Medical and dental benefits.
• Paid vacations.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Opportunities for career development and training programs.