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:
Responsible for the objectives of the Engineering Quality team by leading Quality Approval and authorisation activities, audit, safety data analysis and reporting.
What you’ll do:
- Leads a small team in achieving the required standards and continuous improvement within the Quality Department reporting to the Quality Manager/Safety Manager
- Able to deliver a wide range of Quality activities and ensure load and capacity are balanced to meet the objectives for the team
- Ensures competence of Quality Engineers, Quality Support Leads and Administrators, mentors and develops capability of each to ensure required standards are met consistently
- Responsible for conducting the teams’ performance reviews
- Monitors all aspects of the teams’ job specific tasks to ensure set targets are achieved. Able to delegate and manage internal and external stakeholders
- Defines and approves company policies and procedures to ensure compliance is maintained and processes are continuously improved
- Reviews new and proposed regulation and takes appropriate action to provide specialist regulatory advice and ensure the business remains compliant
- Maintains primary working relationship with the CAA on behalf of BA Engineering
What you’ll bring to British Airways:
- First-rate people leadership skills and a team player
- Excellent understanding of aviation regulations including engineering authorisations, approvals processes and safety management systems.
- Experience in leading projects and influencing process improvement initiatives!
- Excellent written, oral, IT and presentation skills, including the ability to tailor communications effectively to suit a wide range of audiences.
- Accomplished in technical problem analysis and decision making.
- Ability to travel within the UK and to line stations across our network, work ad-hoc shifts and provide out-of-hours support.
Your experience:
- HNC / HND / Degree level or equivalent in an engineering subject or held and used AMEL CAT B within a supervisory role. (essential)
- Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent industry experience (essential)
- Lead Auditor (desirable)
- UK CAA/regulation Parts 145, M/CAMO, 21, and 66/147 trained (desirable)
- Holds/held UK CAA or BA Quality authorisations (desirable)
- Holds a full manual driving licence (essential)
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.
