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This role is located at London Gatwick leading our Licensed Aircraft Engineers, Technicians and Mechanics on shift to oversee our daily Gatwick operation. It is divided into two main areas; Resource and Technical management, providing leadership to our Engineers.
Job Responsibility:
Deliver the operation to defined production targets ensuring alignment to the maintenance plan and aircraft compliance
Provide effective leadership of maintenance colleagues, setting and managing clear expectations to deliver the operation on the day
Allocate tasks as required by the maintenance plan
Champion high-quality standards, monitor trends, and oversee continuous improvement in order to define and implement permanent solutions
To ensure communication of aircraft in work status, and oversee requirements between Planning and Production departments
You will be the point of contact for all Engineers, flight crew and planning
Provide technical support as first point of contact for operational colleagues
Provide technical feedback to business stakeholders as appropriate, including Technical specialists and Planning
Support engineers with complex technical issues, you will need to understand technical documents and new technologies
This is a front line role and you will be actively engaging with the engineers rectifying the defects
Requirements:
Aircraft maintenance CAA Part-66 B licence holder with demonstrable experience of certifying in an aircraft maintenance environment OR Engineering degree / Educational equivalent and demonstrable experience of working in a Pt 21 or Pt M environment supporting Pt 145
We will accept applicants with any commercial type ratings (BA Type specific training is available)
Current BA type rating desirable
A combination of technical experience and leadership behaviors
Problem solving and acting on own initiative is meaningful so you can make timely and informed decisions with an ability to bring together and understand complex information
Ability to interpret technical publications to make fact-based decisions in a challenging operational environment is key. To combine these capabilities with a creative, flexible and adaptable approach
Strong collaborative skills are needed as you develop a team
Strong prioritisation, planning and organisation will mean you can deliver the British Airways operation on time
Good influencing skills
Nice to have:
Current BA type rating desirable
What we offer:
Unlimited basic and premium standby tickets on British Airways flights
Up to 30 discounted ‘Hotline’ airfares per year for yourself, friends, and family