The Role

We are looking for skilled B1 Licenced Aircraft Engineers to join our Line Maintenance team at London Gatwick.

Gatwick is a busy and varied operational environment, currently supporting both our Airbus A320 family and Boeing 777 fleets. Our team is responsible for keeping the operation moving, managing everything from day-to-day line maintenance and defect rectification through to aircraft casualties and scheduled maintenance activity.

It is also an exciting time to join the Gatwick team. In the coming years, our long-haul operation will transition from the B777 to new Boeing 787 aircraft powered by GEnx engines. This provides an excellent opportunity to join us now, build your experience and be part of the next generation of British Airways Engineering at Gatwick, with future opportunities to develop skills and approvals on the B787 and GEnx.

No two shifts are quite the same. You could be supporting the live flying programme, troubleshooting and rectifying a technical defect, recovering an aircraft casualty or completing planned maintenance activity.

Our core roster is a 2 days / 2 nights pattern, working 12-hour shifts, giving you a predictable working pattern alongside the variety of a 24/7 aircraft operation.

Just as importantly, you’ll be joining a friendly, supportive and experienced team. We work closely together across Engineering and the wider operation, with a strong focus on safety, teamwork and getting the aircraft back into service.

What You Will Do

• Certify and carry out maintenance on our A320 family and B777 aircraft, in accordance with your licence, approvals and company procedures
• Support the day-to-day flying programme, ensuring aircraft are maintained safely, compliantly and efficiently
• Troubleshoot and rectify technical defects in a fast-moving operational environment
• Support and manage aircraft casualties, working with colleagues and wider Engineering teams to return aircraft to service
• Complete scheduled and planned maintenance activity undertaken by the Gatwick Line Maintenance team
• Lead and supervise maintenance activity, providing technical guidance and support to colleagues
• Work collaboratively with Operations, Maintrol, Planning and other Engineering teams
• Ensure accurate completion of maintenance records and documentation using our digital systems
• Maintain the highest standards of safety, compliance and engineering professionalism

What You Will Need

• An unrestricted UK CAA Part-66 B1 Licence with an appropriate aircraft type rating
• Recent aircraft certification experience
• A UK Driving Licence or equivalent
• A practical, safety-focused approach and the ability to work effectively in a busy operational environment
• Strong teamwork and communication skills

We are also very keen to hear from dual-licensed B1/B2 engineers. If you hold both B1 and B2 privileges, your broader skills and experience would be particularly welcome within our Gatwick Line Maintenance operation.

Whether your experience is primarily on the A320 family, B777 or you are looking to broaden your aircraft approvals through further training, Gatwick offers an excellent opportunity to develop while working across a varied and operationally focused maintenance environment. The future introduction of the B787 GEnx fleet adds another exciting dimension, particularly for B1 engineers looking to develop experience on a new-generation aircraft and engine platform as the Gatwick operation evolves.

Rewarding your expertise, every step of the way

Annual Shift Allowance

• Receive between £4,450 and £9,850 annually, depending on your shift pattern.

Generous Pension Contributions

• You can contribute up to 5% of your salary, and in return, BA will contribute up to 11%. On top of that, we’ll add an extra 0.5% through our Smart Pension Credit, bringing the total potential contribution to 16.5% of your salary.
• For example: You contribute £308 per month (5%), BA contributes £679 per month (11%), plus an additional £31 per month from Smart Pension Credit (0.5%). That’s a total of £1,018 per month, or £12,216 per year going into your pension, helping you save more, faster.

Flexible Benefits Package

• Choose from private medical insurance, life assurance, and critical illness cover. Life assurance is provided at 5x your basic salary, with the option to purchase additional cover for yourself and your partner.

Confirmed Flight Discounts

• Enjoy exclusive flight discounts for friends and family from your very first day.

Standby Travel Privileges

• Access standby travel for yourself and three nominated individuals, including eligibility for Club cabin.

Global Discounts

• Benefit from savings across oneworld airlines, hotels, car hire, and more, making your travel experiences even more rewarding.

Family Friendly Policies

• Access a wide range of supportive policies and benefits, including maternity support, house-moving leave, and more, designed to help you balance work and life with ease.

Training & Development

Type Training

• Delivered at our specialist technical centre at Heathrow, ensuring you are equipped with the latest skills and standards.
• With the future introduction of the Boeing 787 GEnx fleet at Gatwick, there will be opportunities to develop new aircraft and engine skills and approvals as our long-haul operation evolves.

Industry-Leading Certification

• Access to Part-147 and Part-145 training, supporting your continued professional development and regulatory compliance.

Global Learning Academy

• A dedicated hub for in-person training and development programmes, supporting your technical and professional growth.

Career Pathways

• Please refer to the careers mapping attached to the job description to explore the world of possibilities available to you as a Licenced Aircraft Engineer at British Airways.

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.

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.