Maintenance Team Leader- Part-66 Engineer

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: MAINTENANCE TEAM LEADER – (Heavy Maintenance)

BAEW (HM) Production Department is currently accepting applications for the above position. 

Role Overview

As a Maintenance Team Leader (MTL), you will lead and supervise an assigned maintenance team delivering aircraft heavy maintenance activity at BAEW (HM), ensuring safe, compliant and efficient delivery of scheduled maintenance, inspections and defect rectification. 

The role requires you to:

• Lead, supervise and coordinate an assigned team carrying out scheduled maintenance tasks, inspections and defect rectification. 

• Allocate work, monitor progress and maintain effective task control, handovers and escalation within allocated work areas. 

• Provide leadership, technical support and coaching to technicians, mechanics, trainees and apprentices. 

• Maintain standards of safety, airworthiness, quality, housekeeping and productivity in line with BAEW HM expectations. 

• Ensure work is completed in accordance with approved maintenance data, MOE procedures, company processes and regulatory requirements. 

• Support team performance, development, competency assurance, risk management and continuous improvement across the maintenance environment. 

Minimum Criteria

To be considered for this position, applicants must meet the following criteria: 

• Hold a CAA Part-66 Category B1 or B2 licence 

• Minimum 3 years’ aircraft heavy maintenance experience 

• Maintain base maintenance authorisations on one or more aircraft types applicable to BAEW. 

• Demonstrated experience in leading and developing teams in an aircraft maintenance environment.  

Please note: The role may involve changes to shift pattern and/or work area to support business requirements, operational resilience and individual development. 

Application Process

All applicants shall: 

• Submit a current CV clearly demonstrating how they meet the MTL criteria as set out in the BAEW (HM) Maintenance Team Leader Job Description.  

• Provide supporting evidence of qualifications, training, authorisations and relevant supervisory experience. 

• Submit their CV and supporting evidence to the BAEW People Team no later than 1200 on 21 August 2026.

Closing Date Friday 21 August 2026

Inclusion & Diversity

At British Airways we all have a part to play in creating an inclusive place to work. Diverse representation among our people is really important to us and we recognise that all our colleagues are uniquely different and bring their own originality, creativity and identity to work.Inclusion and diversity is a key driver of innovation and we’re committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they can be themselves. We’re looking for people from all backgrounds and cultures to join us and be a part of our journey to become a Better BA as we continue to connect Britain with the world and the world with Britain.

Send your CV and a cover letter to BAEWPeopleTeamAdmin@baplc.onmicrosoft.com or James.w.miles@ba.com