Workshop Machinist - 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.

Workshop Machinist - Technician

The Fleet Support Facility (FSF) specialize in metal and composite repairs on flying controls, engine D-ducts (thrust reversers), radomes, fairings & panels and numerous other aircraft components, both structural and non-structural. We have a wide range of workshop skills and capabilities, from anodising to welding and everything in between; we also have dedicated on-wing support teams that operate 24/7 to support British Airways and other customers.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a hugely skilled and experienced team carrying out component repair within the workshop facility and On-Wing repairs on our fleet of aircraft.

You will be an integral part of the Fleet Support Facility (FSF) team of Engineers, Technicians and Mechanics.  You will be provided with opportunities to develop your existing skills and knowledge whilst gaining invaluable new ones.

If you are still interested in becoming part of our talented team as a Workshop Technician Machinist and want to be considered for the role, we do need you to meet the criteria below. 

What you’ll do:

• Responsible for performing and certifying the Rectification of defects IAW Approved Maintenance Data
• Component Changes arising from Schedule Maintenance Inspections
• Perform Maintenance Tasks that fall within Scope of Workshop Authorisation
• Fluent in performing General Visual Inspections, Detailed Visual Inspections and other methods of Surveillance Inspection, Maintenance Checks and Tasks as defined within limitations of Approved Authorisation
• Will issue Certificate Release to Service
• Will develop and train and knowledge share and provide coaching
• Perform PC based documentary transactions as required and make full use of modern technologies/processes

What you’ll bring to British Airways:

• You will demonstrate good interpersonal and people skills and be an effective communicator
• You will have good analytical and problem-solving skills and be PC literate
• You can work with engineering and document management systems
• Experience in an aviation environment is desirable but not essential
• Able to work shifts
• Ability to hold Airside Pass to support “On Wing” tasks (desirable)
• Must be competent in reading and interpreting Engineering data and other technical publications, to maximise use of work scope authorisation.
• Ability to write Engineering data e.g. job cards
• Proactively demonstrates sound safety culture
• Self-motivated
• Good written & verbal communication skills
• Capable of working without supervision and as part of, or leading a team
• Technical Decision Making
• Demonstrates good airmanship
• Ability to Plan & Prioritise their workload.

Your experience:

• You will need to have experience in general machining: Jig Boring, Milling and Turning. (Essential)
• You will have an apprenticeship in an Engineering discipline or equivalent qualifications.
• You will have good engineering hand skills and must be able to follow procedures and technical documentation
• Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent
• Recognised educational qualification NVQ Level 3 in an Aeronautical / Engineering discipline or equivalent
• Experience working in an aircraft maintenance environment as appropriate to hold workshop authorisation
• Experience of working with SAP and Production support processes
• Understanding of internal procedures and awareness of Quality, Health Safety, Human Factors and Environmental legislative requirements
• PC literate and good understanding of BA Engineering IT systems
• Understanding of BA employment policies and processes

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

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.