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:
Station Maintenance Manager – Chicago (ORD – Band 3)
TO LEAD A STATION OR GROUP OF STATIONS WITHIN THE AMM ACCOUNTABILITY
What you’ll do:
- Define and lead the strategic plan for the region identifying growth and succession planning.
- Manage the continuous development and improvement of Line maintenance working practices and facilities to improve productivity and financial performance.
- Manage Agency and 3rd Party Customer relationships.
- Ensure BA and Customer Line Maintenance operations for the Station/Area are delivered to BA, Customer, EASA, CAA or National Aviation Authority Compliance Standards.
- Manage the Station to deliver operational, safety, quality and financial targets. These will be measured and be part of an annual performance review.
- Defining and leading the strategic plan for the station or region identifying growth and succession planning.
- Manage the continuous development and improvement of Line maintenance working practices and facilities to improve productivity and financial performance.
What you’ll bring to British Airways:
- Significant and varied experience of managing an aircraft maintenance environment.
- Experience of working within the scope of legal regulations and company requirements.
- Extensive Business awareness and understanding of business change processes.
- Management and leadership of line engineers and support staff.
- Experience in managing change in an aircraft maintenance environment.
- Understands the BA business and operation and is able to develop plans appropriate to deliver against the business requirement.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to explain lead and deliver change.
Your experience:
- Ability to communicate effectively with Flight Crew, Cabin crew and departments in at London-Heathrow (LHR) or Customer Airline bases.
- UK CAA or FAA A&P License (preferred)
- Minimum 5 years Line Maintenance related experience within the Aircraft Maintenance Industry with a proven Performance Record.
- Ability to hold an airport restricted zone
What we offer:
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.
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.
Find out more: Candidate must have the right to live and work in USA. For further information on this role please contact Ian Richards via email on ian.richards@ba.com
