Technical Engineer - Fleets

In this role you will safeguard the safety, reliability, and cost effectiveness of the BA fleet by providing expert technical oversight and strategic direction. You’ll influence cross‑functional decisions, maintain technical standards, and manage regulatory approvals and supplier relationships. You will lead or support fleet technical investigations and drive improvement plans to meet performance targets. This is a pivotal role for sustaining world‑class operations in a leading national carrier.

• staff travel benefits (unlimited basic and premium standby)
• up to 30 discounted Hotline airfares per year
• career development and progression opportunities
• inclusion & diversity focus
• dynamic, challenging work environment

• Review and approve technical documentation to ensure safe, reliable and cost‑effective operations
• Lead technical discussions across departments and support efficient decision making
• Maintain technical standards, policy, and regulatory alignment including future legislation impact
• Develop and lead relationships with OEMs, MROs, internal customers and stakeholders
• Act as a technical consultant to internal/external suppliers and regulatory bodies
• Deliver a portfolio of commercially valuable projects and programmes
• Hold and exercise CAA Part M, Part 145 and Part 21 approvals as required
• Oversee fleet reliability and develop improvement plans to meet targets
• Lead or support technical investigations per safety management manual
• Prioritize workload to ensure compliance with procedures and regulations
• Communicate operational and business performance to senior stakeholders

• CAA Part M, Part 145 and Part 21 approvals (essential)
• HNC/HND or equivalent in Aerospace Engineering (essential)
• Recognised Aircraft Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent industry experience (essential)
• Knowledge of safety and quality management systems (essential)
• Knowledge of Part M, Part 145, Part 21 (desirable)
• Experience with maintenance programmes, reliability and condition monitoring tools (essential)
• Ability to manage suppliers and regulatory relations
• Hands-on aircraft/engine/product experience (desirable)

• problem solving
• analytical thinking
• strong communication (verbal and written)
• CAA Part M/Part 145/Part 21 knowledge
• fleet reliability and performance monitoring
• maintenance programmes and condition monitoring