British Airways Maintenance Team Leader

Job Description

A Career Without Limits

At British Airways, we take immense pride in connecting Britain to the world and the world to Britain. For over 100 years, we’ve been at the forefront of aviation, starting with the launch of the world’s first international scheduled air service between London and Paris.

This spirit of innovation has been in our DNA from the very beginning. It’s the same spirit we share with our passengers, partners, and colleagues. Whether you’re a friendly voice on the phone, a welcoming smile at the door, a technician maintaining the turbines, or a pilot bringing us safely to new destinations, a career with British Airways offers limitless possibilities.

We believe that great things happen when you’re inspired to think big and bring your ambition to work every day. At British Airways, the sky is never the limit.

The Role: Maintenance Team Leader

We’re looking for a Maintenance Team Leader to supervise and lead a team of 20+ Mechanics and Technicians in performing scheduled maintenance tasks, inspections, and defect rectifications.

What You’ll Do:

• Ensure the team complies with environmental, quality, health and safety, and housekeeping standards.
• Oversee individual and team activities to ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and company standards.
• Collaborate with the Shift Manager and support departments to meet departmental targets.
• Organise, allocate, and agree upon work schedules to meet agreed targets.
• Manage the team in line with policies, including disciplinary actions.
• Coach and manage individual performance, conducting regular one-to-ones.
• Focus on improving schedules and reducing aircraft downtimes.
• Provide technical leadership in team maintenance tasks.
• Sign off work upon completion within the scope of individual approval.
• Maintain effective communication across the organisation.
• Drive productivity and cost targets by improving tasks, processes, and the work environment.

What You’ll Bring to British Airways:

Skills and Capabilities:

• Strong technical decision-making abilities.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication at all levels within the organisation.
• Proficient in PC use and comfortable working with engineering systems and document management.
• Ability to work shifts and in confined spaces (e.g., fuel tanks).
• Capability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Core Traits:

• Uncompromising commitment to safety, security, and regulatory standards.
• A customer and colleague-focused mindset.
• Clear and articulate communicator.
• Resilient under pressure.
• Strong work ethic based on integrity, trust, and collaboration.
• A great leader with excellent team-building abilities and a track record of high-performing teams.

Your Experience:

• UK CAA Pt66 B Licence.
• 3+ years of aircraft heavy maintenance experience.
• Base maintenance authorisations across all required aircraft types.
• Proven experience in leading teams in an aircraft maintenance environment.

Salary:

• £69,000 per annum + shift allowance: £4,163 (4×4 Days) or £8,741 (4×4 Nights).

What We Offer:

• At British Airways, we value each employee’s contributions and reward them beyond a competitive salary. Some of the benefits include:
• Brilliant staff travel benefits, including unlimited basic and premium standby tickets on British Airways flights.
• Up to 30 discounted ‘Hotline’ airfares per year for you, your friends, and family.
• A pension scheme with potential contributions up to 16.5% (individual and company).
• Free parking at work and at London Heathrow for up to two weeks during holidays.
• Discounts on car hire, hotels, leisure activities, and more.
• Opportunities to take on new challenges and explore career growth across the business.

Inclusion & Diversity:

We celebrate the uniqueness of all our colleagues and encourage people from all backgrounds to join us in our journey to becoming a better British Airways.

Sponsorship:

Currently, British Airways Maintenance Cardiff is not offering sponsorship for this role. However, this is under review for potential consideration later this year.

Find Out More:

For further details, contact: HR.Engineeringwales@ba.com