A career without limits

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:

Lead Technician 2

We are seeking a Lead Technician 2 to lead and supervise 10+ colleagues in carrying out scheduled maintenance tasks, inspections and defect rectification.

What you’ll do:

Maintain a safe working environment by role modelling and managing quality, health and safety and housekeeping standardsManage quality standards by ensuring compliance with regulations and company procedures to ensure continued airworthiness of the aircraftOrganise and agree team work schedule and allocate tasks to deliver area to agreed targetsComplete maintenance tasks as directed on aircraft or components on time.Works to improve schedules and aircraft downtimesProvide technical supervision of teams maintenance tasks.Sign off work on completion within the full scope of individual approvalDriving and operation of vehicles, including mechanical handling, lifting equipment and elevated work platforms, to the limit of permits heldEffective communications within the shift/teamDeliver departmental productivity and cost targets by seeking ways to improve work tasks, processes and environment.Provide oversight of work carried out by allocated team members.

What you’ll bring to British Airways:

Skills/Capabilities

Good engineering hand skillsGood technical decision makingGood leadership and people skillsGood analytical and problem solving skillsEffective communicator at all levels within the organisationPC literate, can work with engineering systems and document management systemsCan work shiftsCan work in confined spaces as required (fuel tanks)Can work under pressure to timescales

Core traits

Uncompromising in workplace safety, security, process requirementsEngaging approachable leaderCan make tough decisions and think of innovative solutions

Your experience:

CAA Pt66 Licence3 years aircraft maintenance experienceCompleted 777 or 787 authorisation course.Maintains Lead Technician Base Maintenance authorisationsAbility to read, write and interpret engineering data (job cards and manuals)

Salary:

£57,000 per annumplus shift allowance £4,163pa (4x4 Days) or £8,741pa (4x4 Nights)

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.

A pension scheme with potential contributions (individual and company) of up to 16.5%.

Free parking at work and free parking at London Heathrow airport whilst on holiday for up to two weeks at a time. Discounts on car hire, hotels, leisure activities, entertainment, and many more

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.

Sponsorship

At present, British Airways Maintenance Cardiff is not offering sponsorship for this role; however, this matter is under review for potential consideration later this year.

Find out more

Contact HR.Engineeringwales@ba.com