Tools & Equipment Controller

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:

Tools & Equipment Controller

Great journeys require first class aircraft and components, that is why our unrivalled engineering function is so important to the British Airways experience.  British Airways Engineering Wales is home to the world class engineering team, and we would like to welcome applications for Tools & Equipment Team controller role within our Facilities and Tools & Equipment department.   

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a hugely skilled and experienced team. The Tools and Equipment Controller is responsible for working within a small team to provide and maintain the tooling and equipment required for aircraft maintenance in accordance with the maintenance plan, ensuring full compliance with all relevant company, legal, and regulatory requirements.

Working in the impressive purpose-built Aircraft Maintenance facility located on Cardiff Airport, you’ll be an integral part of Heavy Maintenance Facilities team, working closely with Production and all internal departments and British Airways Engineering.

What you’ll do:

• Maintain Quality standards to CAA/FAA requirements.
• Maintain compliance to all Health and Safety Legislation associated with this area. Work within H&S guidelines to effect safe environment.
• Responsible for updating, amending and storing all compliance data associated with items of tooling and equipment.
• Responsible for maintenance and integrity of tooling to supplier or governing body requirements.
• Liaise with other departments within BAMC and LHR for all items required for aircraft in work.
• Continuous Improvement and 5 S techniques.

What you’ll bring to British Airways:

• Proficient in all aspects of compliance to tooling standards.
• Understanding of inventory control IT solutions e.g. Cribmaster
• Good communication skills.
• The ability to challenge, inspire, enable and encourage change in the business.
• Sound knowledge of H&S procedures.

Your experience:

• Strong engineering background or Formal Apprenticeship in a related discipline.
• Experience of inventory control and T&E control IT solutions eg SAP and Cribmaster
• Experience of tooling / ground equipment.
• A minimum of 5 GCSE’s or equivalent at grade C or above, including English and Maths.

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. 

Additional perks:

• A pension scheme with potential contributions (individual and company) of up to 16.5%
• Discounts on car hire, hotels, leisure activities, entertainment and many more
• Free parking at work and free parking at London Heathrow airport whilst on holiday for up to two weeks at a time.

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.

How to apply

Via Careers.BA.Com