SEP 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:

SEP Technician

As an SEP Technician you will maintain the SEP training equipment and design, manufacture additional training equipment as required by IAG stakeholders

What you’ll do:

• Maintains designated SEP equipment and Fire ground to ensure they meet BA’s Flight and Cabin Crew Training requirements and those of BA’s external flight training customers IAW regulation
• Delivers direct support to the pilots, cabin crew and engineering teams who use the SEP equipment when required to resolve technical faults
• Instructs BAFT external customers in the functional use and safe operation of SEP equipment when required
• Design and manufacture complex training equipment as requested by IAG stakeholders
• Operates commercial and non-commercial visits
• Relocates training devices and equipment when necessary
• Orders spare parts and technical components as necessary to maintain SEP equipment and manage obsolescence
• Investigate equipment cost saving solutions
• Assists with Simulator engineering duties when required to support the simulator training equipment and facilities
• Ensures a safe working environment compliant with Health & Safety legislation
• Acts a Fire warden for the SEP hall

What you’ll bring to British Airways:

• Good communication and team-working skills with the ability to train and mentor colleagues
• A broad experience of the technical disciplines employed in Cabin crew training equipment
• Self-motivating and managing within a pressured environment
• Strong prioritisation and planning skills
• Able to plan, prioritise and manage change
• Proven ability to solve complex and sometimes intermittent problems on integrated computer controlledCabin and Door trainers 
• Proven diagnostic, trouble shooting and problem-solving skills on both leading edge and obsolete technology

Your experience:

• City and guilds Level 3, Ordinary National Certificate (ONC) or equivalent
• Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent
• Simulated cabin, door OEM training (desirable)
• Experience in the engineering disciplines encompassing electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, computing hardware, PLC’s, hydraulic systems, carpentry, mechanical fabrication and visual displays 
• Basic software procedures
• Experience of working within a team and be self[1]managing
• Demonstrated experience in complex mechanical systems

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.