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:

Flight Technical and Safety Manager.

A rare opportunity to join the Flight Operations Department working in the Airbus Technical team for the Flight Manager Technical. The team is responsible for the safety, efficiency, regulatory compliance and operational policy of all British Airway Airbus aircraft.

Safety is core to all we do. Put yourself in the frontline of flight safety, analysing safety reports, flight data and debriefing flight crew to drive continuous improvement in safety.

You’ll be joining a team that are pivotal within the airline, implementing new operational approvals, evaluating challenging destinations and championing aircraft technological upgrades to improve safety and efficiency.

What you’ll do:

Responsible for the safe, secure and legally compliant flying and ground operation of the fleet in relation to flight technical matters including compliance with all regulatory requirements including those in UK Air Ops, and the Air Navigation Order (ANO) whilst meeting the needs of the business.Timely and effective investigation of all Air Safety Reports (ASR), ensuring that root-cause is established and recorded.Evaluation of FDM and ASR data to understand risk trends and areas for focus and improvement.Responsible for highlighting to Chief Pilot Technical any issues with potential for positive or negative impact on safety, quality or cost and, where appropriate to make recommendations for a solution.Make recommendations for SOP development on the fleet.Responsible for developing technical projects where required and representing the fleet-type on projects/initiatives, where appropriate.Timely and accurate preparation and maintenance of the type-specific aircraft manuals.Responsible for the consistency and accuracy of technical advice given through the fleet-type Operations Manual.Technical and safety communication with flight crew on the fleet.Establishing effective communication and influence with the Engineering Department for all fleet specific matters.To assume the ‘on-duty’ Flight Technical manager role in rotation ensuring that there is appropriate office cover for the fleet at all times.

To represent BA Flight Technical issues to CAA, EASA, BALPA and other industry bodies.

What you’ll bring to British Airways:

In-depth and current understanding of regulatory framework and issuesThorough understanding of Ops Manuals.In-depth knowledge of aircraft systems and technical specificationsDemonstrated ability to build relationships and work effectively as part of a team.Demonstration of resilience under pressure.Strong inter-personal skills.The ability to build effective relationships both internally and externally.Good communication skills with an ability to convey complex technical data (both written & oral).Experience of working in an operational environment.Awareness of the significance of the role in a safety-critical and operational context.Highly IT literate.

Your experience:

Thorough knowledge of aircraft systems.Thorough knowledge of relevant regulations, particularly UK Air OPS.Aeronautical, Engineering (or equivalent) to Degree standard (or equivalent) (Desirable).Experience in analysing safety data (reports and/or FDM traces) in an aviation Management System (Desirable)

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

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.