Lead Technician

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:Lead Technician (Sheet Metal and Structure)

An opportunity has arisen for Lead Technician - with sheet metal skills, working within the Operations team at British Airways Maintenance Glasgow.  The role of Lead Technician is to lead and supervise a team carrying out scheduled maintenance tasks, inspections and defect rectification.  The Lead Technician organises and agrees teamwork schedule and allocates tasks to deliver their area to agreed targets. 

What you’ll do:

• Maintain a safe working environment by role modelling and maintaining quality, health and safety and housekeeping standard
• Manage quality standards by ensuring compliance with regulations and company procedures to ensure continued airworthiness of the aircraft
• Sign off work on completion within full scope of individual approval
• Provide technical supervision of team’s maintenance tasks
• Work to improve schedules and aircraft downtimes

What you’ll bring to British Airways:

• Strong aircraft sheet metal and structural repair hand skills
• Ability to interpret structural repair manuals, engineering drawings, job cards and approved repair instructions
• Knowledge of damage assessment, repair schemes, fabrication, drilling, cutting, forming, riveting, fastening and sealing practices
• Competent in the selection and control of materials, fasteners, tooling and measuring equipment
• Good technical decision making, fault finding and problem-solving skills
• Good leadership, work allocation and people skills
• Effective communicator across Production, Engineering and Quality
• PC literate and able to use engineering and document management systems
• Able to work shifts (including day or night shifts), in confined spaces (e.g. fuel tanks) and at height, within permit limits
• Able to work accurately under pressure while protecting safety and quality

Your experience:

• Either:
  • Recognised Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent,
  • CAA Pt66 A licence,
  • CAA Pt66 B modules 2, 6, 7, 8, 14 or 15
  • HNC in Aeronautical Engineering (or equivalent)
• 6 years aircraft maintenance experience or 5 years aircraft maintenance experience (B1 with type) (essential)
• Maintains Lead Technician authorisations on all types required (essential)
• Ability to read, write and interpret engineering data, such as job cards and manuals (essential)

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.

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 sponsorship for this role.

Candidates must have right to live and work in the United Kingdom to be considered for this position.