British Airways Technical engineer

Ref

UKLHR1852

Region

UK - Heathrow

Location

London - Heathrow

Category

Do you want to use your technical knowledge to keep our fleet flying, safe and reliable?

The Job

Closing Date: 31st March 2013

 

Technical Manager Grade
Full Time, Permanent Based at London, Heathrow

Competitive Benefits Package

 

Working as part of a small team that’s responsible for around 250 aircraft you’ll be specifying and implementing fleet maintenance and modification policies, following laid down technical procedures and ensuring we deliver a very high level of safety and maximum reliability for our customers at optimum cost.

 

To achieve this you’ll investigate defects, liaise with aircraft manufacturers and contracted maintenance suppliers, formulate corrective actions and develop a culture of continuous improvement relating to aircraft technical performance, engineering processes and procedures. This will include providing out of hours support when it’s required.

Key Accountabilities

• Ensure the ultimate safety and Airworthiness of the operation within the framework of the Regulatory Authority and Legislation requirements
• Deliver cost performance targets
• Identify and support simplification and continuous improvement initiatives
• Constantly review and develop long term aircraft fleet reliability programmes to meet future requirements and minimise disruption to the operation
• Assess all relevant Regulatory Authority requirements and Directives. Implement appropriate action to ensure continued compliance with Airworthiness Requirements
• Assess significant Air Safety Reports/Incidents. Investigate and implement corrective action as necessary, in a controlled and timely manner
• Review manufacturers communications, including Service Bulletins, All Operators Wires, Service Letters and In Service Advisories to assess operational impact on safety, reliability and commercial implications.
• Devise and implement action plans and maintenance policies as required.
• Recommendations; provide justification and co-ordinate programmes for modification, inspection and repair of aircraft and/or fleet, in order to improve safety, reliability and operability, as well as maintaining value and minimising costs
• Assess and recommend technical changes to the Approved Maintenance Programme, to improve safety, reliability plus reduce maintenance and operation costs
• Manage projects end to end (including business case compilation and budgeting)
• Provide technical assistance re warranty claims and manufacturers/contracted repair agencies support programmes
• Occasionally represent British Airways at industry working groups/meetings/technical forums
• Evaluate and respond to industry data and knowledge

The Person

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following skills and capabilities:

• A degree or minimum of HNC / HND (or equivalent) in an appropriate engineering subject
• Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent industry experience – to include ability to hold EASA Part M/145/21 Technical Engineer related company approvals; specific knowledge of aircraft systems gained through considerable hands on experience; detailed understanding of safety/quality matters, regulatory requirements and maintenance programmes and knowledge of at least one aircraft type
• Effective analytical and technical decision making
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proven project management ability
• A flexible, adaptable approach
• Teamworking skills
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills
• Supplier and change management
• Business acumen

Application Process

All applicants are required to submit their CV and answer the following question. Please prepare your answer in advance.

• Please outline what skills and expertise you can bring that will make you successful in the role and contribute to improving the overall business at British Airways (Max 250 words)
• What do you perceive as the purpose of an Aircraft Maintenance Programme? What are the key elements and why? How can it influence operational performance? (Max 400 words)

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