Outsourced Maintenance Technical Representative

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:Technical Rep

To deliver Base Maintenance checks at Outsourced/External MRO’s

What you’ll do:

• Motivating and leading a team of colleagues to deliver Outsourced Base Maintenance checks at contracted MRO’s
• Ensure delivery of departmental and directorate objectives in line with the company commitments.
• Prioritisation, planning and delivery of complex and changing deliverables.  
• Engages and manages MRO’s / suppliers to ensure they are accountable, maintain statutory airworthiness standards, compliance and deliver to the agreed milestone plan
• Management of check costs and remain within the financial constraints  (invoice checking in line with contract)
• Ensure compliance with all company procedures, policies, legal and regulatory requirements
• Ability to travel and work overseas in different locations for a period of time is essential.
• Communicating and report on aircraft status to key stakeholders within BA
• Interface with Global Operations and Network Planning to both strategically and tactically align objectives and working processes to create a more achievable plan 
• Support long term maintenance strategy to ensure all contracted suppliers are improving on performance and cost
• Maintain compliance with BA engineering mandatory training requirements.
• Creates a workplace culture which enable excellent teamwork and promotes high performance, in line with the company procedures and commitments.

What you’ll bring to British Airways:

• Act as a team player in a complex operational organisation
• Ability to lead a small team and deliver against milestones and budgets.
• Culturally aware and able to build strong relationships with diverse colleagues and suppliers.
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Commercial acumen
• Influence internal and external stakeholders.
• The ability to challenge the status quo to deliver business goals in a competitive environment.
• Innovative, flexible and adaptable
• Awareness of customer needs/NPS

Your experience:

• Experience of working in a Base Maintenance or CAMO environment
• Project Management experience
• Knowledge of maintenance processes and systems
• Knowledge of EASA/UK CAA regulations/ risk assessments and risk mitigation
• Knowledge of H&S legislation and its application
• Appropriate technical qualification, e.g. Apprenticeship/License UK/CAA B1/2 /Degree

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.

Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.