Fleet Logistics Coordinator

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:Fleet Logistics Coordinator

An opportunity has arisen for a Fleet Logistics Coordinator working within the Operations Support Team at British Airways Maintenance Glasgow. The role provides critical support to the Facilities & Supply Chain, Inventory and Production teams to ensure all materials, tools, equipment or vehicles for in-work aircraft are available to meet the aircraft maintenance plan and that data accuracy is maintained.

What you’ll do:

• Coordinate planned and unplanned materials, tools, equipment or vehicles to support operational requirements and maintenance inputs, using initiative to overcome challenges, raise shipping and return requests, inclusive of QL’s as required
• Identify and resolve shortages, provide solutions and obtain clear delivery times that are aligned and regularly communicate to the Operations Support Team and Production colleagues as required
• Prioritise workload and take action as appropriate, in line with direction provided and all company procedures and policies
• Communicate performance, significant events and operational decisions to stakeholders in a timely manner, escalating as necessary
• Assist with determining optimal material decisions within the Operations Support Team
• Expedite outstanding material shortages with the relevant organisation, supplier and/ or owning areas, including use of AOG process when appropriate
• Assist the Operations Support Team and Production colleagues in the identification of materials or components required
• Coordinate local data accuracy and assist in the clearance of unserviceable and serviceable materials including fit and remove support
• Coordinate compliance processes including, but not limited to, Component Robbery, AERs, W2s SLOC 2000/3000 and Structure gaps
• Proactively provide the Operations Support Team with material reports for current and future inputs, resolve clearance of SLOC 2000/3000
• Compilation of data and statistics of stock usage coordinating potential changes in local stock holdings in support of maintenance inputs.
• Coordinate and expedite not stocked requests with relevant inventory owner
• Ensure high-quality communication takes place with all stakeholders, suppliers and customers and that this takes place in a timely and accurate manner
• Expected to work collaboratively within the department and throughout the airline and with its partners and suppliers
• Demonstrate the required hallmarks and behaviours using the information available to support the technical oversight of HM checks
• Ensures compliance with all appropriate company, legal and regulatory requirements and any other regulations, as directed by line manager or the business

What you’ll bring to British Airways

• A strong safety-first mindset with uncompromising standards in security, process and regulatory compliance
• A proactive, can-do attitude with flexibility and resilience in a fast-paced operational environment
• Strong data-led and operational decision-making capability
• Highly proficient on EWS/ SAP systems
• Experience of working in a maintenance environment, preferably aircraft
• Numerate with good problem-solving ability
• Proven working knowledge of procedures and terminology applicable to aircraft maintenance, logistics and regulated environment.
• Legislative awareness of quality, health and safety and environment requirements
• Good influencing, interpersonal and communications skills
• Strong organisational skills and working to deadlines and standards
• Delivering to customer and business requirements
• Ability to work autonomously and take accountability for decisions
• Commitment to continuous learning and development

Your experience

• Level 2 (O’Grade / Standard Grade / Nat 4) Qualifications (or equivalent) including Maths and English (essential)
• Knowledge of supply chain management (essential)
• Good Knowledge of BA Engineering IT systems (desirable)
• Knowledge of IPC and Technical publications/information systems (desirable)

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.

We never stand still, and we don’t expect our people to either.

At British Airways we offer a wide range of flexible benefits such as:

• A pension scheme with potential contributions of up to 16% (if you contribute 5%, BA will contribute 11%)
• A flexible benefits scheme which gives you the option to buy from a range of benefits such as life assurance, and critical illness cover
• Discounted confirmed flights for friends and family on BA from date of joining
• Once in role, access to standby flights (with eligibility for the Club cabin) for yourself and your nominees
• Discounted standby travel on other airlines in the Oneworld Alliance
• Discounts on car hire, hotels, leisure activities, entertainment and much more 

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.

At present, British Airways Maintenance Glasgow are not able to offer sponsorships for this role.

Candidates must have a Right to Work and live in the United Kingdom to be considered for this position.