Lead Aircraft Technician

The Role

As a Lead Technician, you will lead a team of aircraft maintenance colleagues, ensuring maintenance, inspections, and defect rectification activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in line with regulatory and company standards.

• Lead and supervise a team of 10+ technicians and mechanics.
• Allocate and oversee maintenance tasks to meet operational targets.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and airworthiness requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and sign off completed work.
• Support improvements in productivity, efficiency, and aircraft downtime.
• Promote effective communication and teamwork across shifts.

• Aircraft Engineering Apprenticeship, Part‑66 qualifications, HNC in Aeronautical Engineering, or equivalent.
• 5–6 years’ aircraft maintenance experience.
• Strong technical, leadership, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to interpret engineering manuals and documentation.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive, safety-first approach.
• Flexibility to work shifts and in demanding operational environments.

• Opportunity to lead a skilled engineering team.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment.
• The chance to contribute to the safety and reliability of the British Airways fleet.

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.