Production Readiness 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.

Since then, British Airways has gone on to deliver game-changing achievements. First we broke the record for the fastest transatlantic flight with Concorde. Then we became the very first airline to introduce fully lie-flat seats on board.

It was our exceptional engineering teams that brought these pioneering and original ideas to life.

This is your chance to join one of the most diverse and innovative departments at British Airways, at a time when we’re re-imagining the way we fly the skies.

The role: Production Readiness Engineer

The Production Readiness Engineer role (PRE) is a great opportunity within the Maintenance Operations Control department, within British Airways Engineering.

Operating within our best-in-class Engineering base at Heathrow airport, this role will require technical comprehension and an ability to interrogate technical data (for example, aircraft maintenance manuals) to define maintenance tasks with the correct material, resources, tooling and planning requirements.

You'll need to co-ordinate with colleagues and stakeholders from across the Engineering department to ensure maintenance inputs are fully defined and workable as effectively as possible.

Please note this is a shift based role.

What you’ll do:

• CMM/IPC and AMM interrogation to determine correct parts and tooling for defect clearance based on log book entries
• Assess CMM/IPC and AMM entries to determine manpower requirements for task completion
• Work alongside planning and supply chain to develop robust achievable plans
• Work alongside operational technical support to fully define defects
• Supports simplification and process improvement initiatives
• Perform other assignments and duties as required

What you’ll bring to British Airways:

• Team player with people skills
• Sound knowledge of BA systems – or ability to learn quickly if external to BA
• Customer driven with good communication skills
• Self motivated and able to manage change
• Ability to interrogate AMM, CMM and IPC data
• Considerable experience of working autonomously and managing competing priorities
• Using initiative to develop and deliver work packages in a planned environment
• Adapt behavioural approach to suit different business situations
• Proven decision making skills in a complex business environment
• Uncompromising in safety, security, process and regulatory requirements
• Total advocate for engineering, will go the extra mile for the right result
• Clear and articulate communicator
• Customer and colleague focused
• Driven in delivering a Better BA

Your experience:

• An approved aircraft maintenance apprenticeship or equivalent aviation industry experience
• Working Knowledge of engineering processes and procedures
• Working Knowledge of Aircraft Maintenance planning and production processes
• Working Knowledge of ‘Part-M’ and ‘Part-145’ requirements
• General Knowledge of Aircraft Maintenance planning principles
• Holder of CAA Part 66 A License (desirable)
• Holder of other aircraft related technical approvals (e.g. workshop) (desirable)

What we offer:

As an airline, we never want to stand still. The same goes for our people. 

We’re committed to upskilling our engineers and providing professional development training so you can progress in your area of expertise. That way, you’ll attain the highest levels of professional achievement as we continue to invest in new technology, equipment, and aircraft.

Training modules are offered through self-study courses, or structured learning programmes, and delivered at our state-of-the-art Learning Academy at London Heathrow.

When you work in an engineering role at British Airways, you’ll be joining a high-performance culture. It’s a time-pressured environment too, but the challenges here are exciting and diverse, and you’ll be part of projects you won’t find anywhere else. That’s what keeps our exceptional colleagues inspired to do their best work. We also offer fantastic rewards, including great staff travel benefits.

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.