Engines Business Manager

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:

Engine Business Manager

Responsible for setting the strategic direction and policies for the business management of the BA engine fleet to ensure that the required engine fleet availability is delivered at the highest standards of safety, and with optimum cost of ownership.

You will lead the business relationship with the engine manufacturers and MRO providers, in close cooperation with Technical, Finance and Performance partners, to exploit our business intelligence and continue to innovate in the structures of how we finance our engine maintenance while delivering excellent operational service levels.

What you’ll do:

• Help to maintain the highest safety standards of the British Airways engine fleet
• Ensure the availability of engine assets to our 24/7 operation
• Drive world-class cost effectiveness of our engine maintenance operations
• Work with key stakeholders across the airline, from aircraft selection to retirement

What you’ll bring to British Airways:

• You’ll be safety-focused, first and foremost
• You’ll be tenacious, and not phased by the seemingly impossible
• You’ll a strong commercial eye, spotting where real value lies 
• You’ll role model the leadership behaviours we expect in British Airways

Your experience:

• A strong background in aviation asset technical and commercial management
• A track record of excellent supplier management and partnership development
• Good knowledge of the regulatory environment
• Excellent stakeholder management skills

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.

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.