Aircraft Engineer Visa Sponsorship Uk

Job Description

A Career Without Boundaries

As the United Kingdom’s flagship airline, we take immense pride in connecting Britain to the world and vice versa. We’ve been doing this for over 100 years, starting with the launch of the world’s first international scheduled air service between London and Paris.

Innovation has been in our DNA since the beginning. It’s the spirit we share with the people who fly with us, our partners, and our team members.

Whether you’re a friendly voice on the phone, a welcoming presence at the door, keeping the turbines running under the wing, or gently guiding us to a safe landing in remote destinations, a career with British Airways is yours to shape.

We believe that great things happen when you’re inspired to dream big and bring your ambition to work each day. That’s why, at British Airways, the sky is never the limit.

The Role: Licenced Aircraft Engineer

Our Engineering department is evolving, unlocking a world of opportunities, including greater flexibility with aircraft type ratings. You’ll receive full training to certify our aircraft while stepping into a leadership role.

With continued investment in our fleet, there are endless opportunities for our engineers. You’ll work on a range of aircraft including A320s, B777s, B787s, A350s, and A380s, with more A350s and Boeing 787 Dreamliners coming soon.

At British Airways, no two days are the same. With 111 long-haul and 142 short-haul aircraft, the possibilities are vast. You’ll have options in both our line and hangar-based teams, with various shift patterns to suit your needs. Most importantly, we’ll trust you with the responsibility to deliver exceptional results, building your confidence and decision-making skills with the support of an experienced team of mechanics and technicians.

A new era in engineering maintenance has begun, and we’re looking to our licensed aircraft engineers to help lead the way. If you’re ready for change, you’ve found the right place.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership

• Lead maintenance activities, set clear targets and expectations.
• Develop and motivate your team to reach its full potential and achieve departmental objectives.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, policies, and legal/regulatory requirements.
• Oversee the completion of all allocated, planned, and ad-hoc maintenance tasks, ensuring effective leadership, resource allocation, and supervision.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement to enhance unit performance and colleague development.

Technical Expertise

• Maintain qualifications and authorization on all aircraft types, vehicles, and equipment within your area.
• Uphold a safe working environment by adhering to quality, health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Perform competency checks per British Airways quality procedures and carry out required IT and documentary transactions, leveraging technology.
• Continuously enhance your knowledge and skills.

Who You’ll Work With:

• Duty Shift Manager (your line manager)
• Satellite Engineers
• All production grades
• Ramp/Base Planning
• Engineering Control Centres
• Technical Support Group (Part M)

What You’ll Need:

• An Unrestricted CAA UK Part-66 Category B1 and/or B2 license
• For B1: Hold at least one type rating in the B1.1 category (turbofan or turboprop)
• For B2: Hold at least one type rating in the B2 category (fixed wing or rotary)
• A UK driving license (or equivalent)
• Proven recent experience certifying aircraft (at least 6 months within the last 2 years)

The Ideal Candidate:

• Your success will come from a blend of technical experience and leadership qualities.
• Strong problem-solving skills, the ability to act independently, and make timely, informed decisions.
• Capacity to understand complex information and make fact-based decisions in a challenging operational environment.
• Ability to interpret technical publications and adapt innovatively.
• Strong collaboration skills, with experience in managing teams.
• Excellent planning, organization, and prioritization skills to ensure timely delivery of British Airways operations.

Training & Development:

Access to specialized technical training at our Heathrow facility for all type course training.

A wide range of industry-leading Part-147/Part-145 training, including courses on the latest aircraft types and technology.

Personal and professional development training through our Global Learning Academy at Heathrow.

Please upload your UK CAA license and driving license in the supporting files section when submitting your application.

Qualified candidates may be eligible for visa sponsorship.

Flexible Benefits:

Annual shift pay ranging from £4,000 to £8,900, depending on shift patterns (e.g., 4 days on, 4 days off or 4 nights on, 4 nights off).

A variety of shift patterns available to suit your work-life balance, with competitive shift pay.

Pension scheme with up to 16% contributions (if you contribute 5%, BA will contribute 11%).

Flexible benefits package offering options like private medical insurance, life assurance, and critical illness cover.

Discounted flights for friends and family from your first day with BA.

Once in role, access to standby flights (with eligibility for the Club cabin) for yourself and three nominees.

Discounted standby travel on other airlines in the Oneworld Alliance.

Discounts on car hire, hotels, leisure activities, and more.

Inclusion & Diversity:

At British Airways, we celebrate the unique differences and creativity that each colleague brings to work. We actively encourage people from all backgrounds to join us on our journey to become a Better BA.