Header: A career without limits
As the nation’s flag carrier, we take great pride in connecting Britain with the world and the world with Britain.
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, or under a wing keeping the turbines spinning, 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:
As a Power Plant Team Leader at British Airways, you will lead and inspire a team of engineers and provide expert technical leadership and proactive support to the wider business. You will be responsible for the safety, reliability, and operational performance of the engine types with significant influence on the total operating cost. This role requires significant technical support experience, including knowledge of engines, associated systems, and aircraft generally.
It is a role that will require you to motivate and encourage your team to design and develop innovative technical solutions to issues affecting our fleet by working collaboratively with manufacturers, maintenance providers, component and systems suppliers, and your colleagues across the airline.
What you’ll do:
* Monitor engine technical performance and develop improvement plans.
* Manage the safety and compliance of the fleet, identifying key risks and issues & delivering effective mitigation plans.
* Engage, develop, and lead safety OEM, MRO, internal customers, and stakeholder relationships.
* Lead a small team of technical specialists, setting objectives and managing team performance, efficiency, and compliance with corporate & regulatory requirements.
* Evaluate manufacturer technical documents & industry data, implementing requirements and recommendations & developing industry best practices.
* Develop and manage the maintenance plan for engines.
* Contribute to support the business plan & annual finance plan development delivery.
* Make effective business decisions combining complex business information, understanding the departmental context & recognizing the broader implications to lowest lifetime cost-of-ownership & FP/BP targets.
What you’ll bring to British Airways:
* HNC/HND plus relevant practical experience or a degree in an engineering subject.
* Experience in aerospace design, manufacturing, or aircraft maintenance environment.
* CAA or company approvals in Part-CAMO, Part-M, Part-145 and/or Part 21 CCE/CVE as appropriate.
* Demonstrable structured leadership training.
Your experience:
* Analysis and interpretation of complex business and technical data.
* Programme management.
* Stakeholder management.
* Influencing and communicating with customers and suppliers.
* Delivering to customers and business requirements.
* Lean/CI and process improvement.
* Proven ability to lead and manage a team.
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.
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.
Contact Jason Auchinleck for further information about this role: Jason.auchinleck@ba.com
Flexible working hours may be considered for this role. Please contact the recruiting manager via the contact details provided to discuss opportunities for flexible working further.
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