Aircraft Technician

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: Aircraft Technician

An opportunity has arisen for Aircraft Technician working within the Operations team at British Airways Engineering Gatwick. The role requires the ability to carry out scheduled maintenance, inspection tasks and defect rectification tasks to required standards while working to the full scope of your company authorisation. The Technician role provides technical support to team and individuals to achieve these standards whilst ensuring a safe environment by demonstrating commitment to BAEG Health and Safety and good housekeeping procedures.

What you’ll do:

• Maintain a safe working environment through adherence to quality, health and safety and housekeeping standards.
• Sign off work on completion within the full scope of individual approval.
• Under supervision, complete maintenance tasks as directed on aircraft or components on time.
• Driving and operation of vehicles, including mechanical handling, lifting equipment and elevated work platforms, to the limit of permits held.
• Ensure and support effective communications within the shift/team.
• Maintain Technician authorisations on all types required.

What you’ll bring to British Airways:

• Good Engineering hand skills.
• Good interpersonal and people skills.
• PC literate, can work with engineering systems and document management systems.
• Good analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work shifts.
• Ability to work in confined spaces as required (fuel tanks).
• Ability to hold a full airside pass.

Your experience:

• Hold Mechanic Level 1 & 2 Approval.
• Recognised Aircraft Maintenance Apprenticeship (Civil or Military) or Aeronautical Certificated Training.
• OR CAA Pt66 A licence.
• OR CAA Pt66 B modules 2, 6, 7, 8, 14 or 15.
• OR HNC in Aeronautical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Minimum of 3 years aircraft experience.
• Ability to read, write and interpret engineering data (job cards and manuals).

What we offer:

Full‑time role operating on a seasonal work pattern, typically 47.5 hours per week in winter and 16 hours per month in summer. The salary remains consistent throughout the year, regardless of seasonal hours.

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

At British Airways we all have a part to play in creating an inclusive place to work. Diverse representation among our people is really important to us and we recognise that all our colleagues are uniquely different and bring their own originality, creativity and identity to work.

Inclusion and diversity is a key driver of innovation and we’re committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they can be themselves. We’re looking for people from all backgrounds and cultures to join us and be a part of our journey to become a Better BA as we continue to connect Britain with the world and the world with Britain.