Senior Manager Flight Operations Engineering

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: Senior Manager Flight Operations Engineering

What you’ll do:

• Lead a team of Flight Operations Engineers and Flight Technical Support Executives.
• Responsible for accuracy and content of elements of the BA Operations Manual including Load and Balance Manuals, Performance Manuals.
• Responsible for accuracy of safety-critical data for key operational systems including FM, LIDO/Flight, FMS Databases etc.
• Set company standards and recommend policies relating to Navigation data, Aerodromes, Aircraft Performance, Flight Test and Weight and Balance related issues.
• Managing safety, risk and Management of Change performance of all elements of the Flight Operations Engineering and Flight Technical Support Executive teams.
• Maintain compliance with all relevant regulatory regimes particularly UK & EASA OPS.
• Define strategy in relation to all aspects of Operations Engineering.
• Represent BA at key industry and regulatory bodies (e.g CAA, IATA, A4E) seeking positions of influence where beneficial.
• Supporting other operational areas, e.g. CLC, Global Ops Flight Dispatch, Engineering, Fleet and Network Planning as a subject matter expert.
• Maintaining 24/7 ad hoc operational technical support within the scope of the Operations Engineering team.
• Will be a subject matter expert and participate in projects on behalf of Head of Flight Technical.
• Develop a high performing team that drives innovation, productivity, excellence and continuous improvement.

What you’ll bring to British Airways:

• Enthusiastic technical team leader (and subject matter expert) who is flexible, adaptable, versatile, enthusiastic, positive and confident.
• Exhibits creativity, curiosity, and an expanding breadth of knowledge regarding aviation and Flight Operations.
• Experience of working in an operational environment.
• Awareness of the significance of the role in a safety-critical and operational context.
• Highly IT literate.
• Thorough knowledge of relevant regulations, particularly UK & EASA OPS.
• Project Management skills.
• Clear on what needs to be achieved, brave enough to try new things and make decisions quickly to ensure we can deliver what we commit to.
• Innovate and constantly seek improvements through understanding our customers and the market in which we operate, sharing knowledge and embracing digital solutions to beat the competition.
• Question the value of what we do, aim to reduce complexity and are always cost conscious to ensure we can.

Your experience:

• Aeronautical, Engineering qualification (or equivalent) to Degree or equivalent standard – Essential.
• Knowledge of aircraft systems – Essential.
• Project Management skills – Desirable.
• Experience with Amadeus, LIDO/Flight, Boeing and Airbus Performance tools – Desirable.
• Minimum of 5 years Aviation industry experience – Desirable.
• People Management experience – Desirable.

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.

Please note, this role is not approved for an international assignment.