Licenced Aircraft Engineer - London Gatwick

You will work in partnership with a business area of circa. 100 colleagues providing expertise, advice, and support. This role is located at London Gatwick and is based in a terminal-based operational environment, leading our Technicians and Mechanics on shift to oversee departures every day.,

• Lead and supervise maintenance activities including setting clear targets and expectations to deliver departmental objectives


• Responsible for the successful completion of all allocated, planned and ad-hoc maintenance tasks. This is expected to be achieved through effective leadership, supervision of maintenance and efficient allocation of resources, equipment and assets


• Be responsible for remaining qualified and authorised required aircraft types, vehicles and equipment applicable to area and able to carry out all tasks associated with the Certifying Licenced Technician role


• Be responsible for maintaining a safe working environment by adhering to quality, health, safety and environment regulations and housekeeping standards


• Hold a BX stamp, carry out the requirements of a BX stamp holder (as required by the area)


• Create a culture of continuous improvement in a production environment, in order to increase unit performance and colleague development


• Support the development of a high performing team and culture, in line with the company Hallmarks
  
  Ability to interpret technical publications to make fact-based decisions in a complex operating environment


• Highly self-motivated, capable of working as part of a team as well as leading a team


• Stakeholder management


• Your experience:


• CAA Part-66 Category B licence


• Unrestricted B1 or B2


• Valid full UK driving licence (or equivalent) (desirable)


• Ability to hold an airport restricted zone access


• Ability to hold an airside driving licence For internal candidates only
  
  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., 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.

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.