Mechanic

Mechanic

Location

Atlanta

Contract Type

Permanent Full Time

Salary: $80,000 -85,000 USD

Publish end date: 

02/11/25

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.

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:

Mechanic – Atlanta (ATL)

To provide technical support to British Airways and its customer airlines in a manner that provides safe, efficient and cost-effective aircraft maintenance.

What you’ll do:

• Prepare the ramp for the arrival, transit and subsequent departure of aircraft.
• Perform scheduled and non-scheduled maintenance tasks under the supervision of the Duty Engineer.
• Ensure all tasks performed are in accordance with the applicable Approved Technical Publications, Line Maintenance Procedures and Health and Safety Manuals.
• Correctly complete all documentation relevant to the role prior to aircraft departure and in accordance with the approved procedures manuals
• Monitor all ground equipment and vehicles to ensure full serviceability.
• Continuously monitor all health and safety requirements in accordance with the Health and Safety Manuals and report all deficiencies.
• Good housekeeping. Ensure the ramp area and engineering facility is clean and tidy at all times.
• Monitor all working practices and report all incidents and accidents.
• Assist the duty engineer with Risk Assessments.
• When required, carry out the functions of subordinate grades.
• Assist the duty engineer to administer British Airways and Customer technical publication systems to the requirements of their respective Quality Assurance departments.
• Assist the duty engineer to ensure that all aspects of British Airways and customer airlines Quality Assurance requirements are met.
• Assist the duty engineer to action any discrepancies resulting from incident reports or audits within laid down timescales.
• Exercise a degree of control over station costs to achieve budgeted targets.
• Ensure correct procedures are followed with regard to all operational communications e.g. telexes and faxes.
• Control and administer spares and equipment as required

What you’ll bring to British Airways:

• Ability to work well under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Self motivated, disciplined and dedicated.
• Flexible approach to working hours
• Team player
• IT literate with acceptable knowledge of British Airways Computer Systems.
• An understanding of commercial implications of business decisions.

Your experience:

• Good written and spoken English
• Aeronautical Mechanics Qualification (FAA A and P Certificate)

OR

• Minimum 5 years Mechanical or Electrical experience in a different industry.
• Experience (On the Job)
• Experience working in an aircraft maintenance or similar environment
• Experience supervising or managing a team
• Experience of working within the scope of legal regulations and company requirements
• Business awareness and understanding of business change processes
• Valid driving license
• Ability to hold airport zone restricted access

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. Competitive salary based on experience and skills. Other benefits include medical, dental, paid vacations and an Employee Assistance Program. Opportunities for career development and training programs.

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.

We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Find out more: Candidate must have the right to live and work in the US. For further information on this role please contact Phil Senk via email on phil.senk@ba.com.