Head of Technical Safety and Quality

2 months ago

Heathrow, United Kingdom British Airways Full time

This is a key time to be joining British Airways as we Build a Better BA. We take huge pride in our past - but we’re looking to the future as an airline that loves embracing the best of modern Britain. Our country’s creativity, diversity, style, wit and warmth are the same special qualities that make us who we are. If you’re made of the same qualities as us, you could soon be part of the next chapter of our story. Together as one team, we’re connecting Britain with the world and the world to Britain like no one else

Great journeys require first class aircraft and components and that is why our unrivalled engineering function is so important to the British Airways experience. We are delighted to be recruiting for this new critical role within the Technical Directorate which will head up Safety and Quality across BA’s engineering and maintenance business. BA has one of the most diverse fleets around and this role requires inspiring leadership and safety and quality expertise to ensure our customers fly in the safest and most reliable aircraft in the skies. In this role you will be accountable for inspiring and fostering a business wide culture of “Safety First” and inspiring a team to align to these priorities.

As the leader of Safety and Quality, you will be responsible for:

- Owning and leading the end-to-end H&S and quality process/procedures.
- Setting safety and quality priorities across Technical.
- Designing and delivering the safety and quality strategy for BA Technical.
- BA Technical Audits and inspections to identify H&S risks and/or safety campaigns implementation.
- Finding innovative solutions for complex health & safety/quality problems in operationally critical areas.
- Motivating and leading a team to not only execute the health, safety and quality plans but to create an environment where our colleagues feel included and proud to be part of our thriving and diverse teams.

If you are interested in becoming part of our talented team and want to be considered for the role, we do need you to meet the criteria below.
- Relevant experience in a part 145 and part M environment.
- Demonstrated experience in Risk Analysis.
- Senior Managerial experience.
- A track record of certification of aviation organizations.
- Communication skills with internal and external senior levels

In return for keeping our fleet safe at the forefront of the sector you’ll receive great rewards, including:

- A generous pension scheme
- Access to heavily discounted flights for yourself and friends and family from date of joining
- Access to standby flights for yourself and three nominees
- Discounted standby travel on other airlines in the Oneworld Alliance
- Discounts on car hire, hotels, leisure activities, entertainment, and many more
- Free parking at work and free parking at London Heathrow airport whilst on holiday for up to two weeks at a time
- Plenty of scope and opportunity to develop your engineering and management skills to progress your career within BA Engineering Wales

Our Corporate and Support roles come with big potential to make your mark on our business. The airline industry changes so fast that we’re constantly evolving and finding new ways to impress customers and get ahead of our competitors. If you’re an innovator and brave and bold thinker, you will be in your element at British Airways.

Your impact on British Airways will be rewarded with a competitive rewards package plus the opportunity to develop and progress your career in many directions.

Not only will you have the chance to further your career development within BA, you’ll have access to our competitive reward and benefits package. This includes core company paid benefits such as a Defined Contribution pension scheme, generous Life Assurance cover and a whole host of options to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. You can also sign up for a range of voluntary benefits such as Private Medical cover, Dental and Critical Illness cover, Technology Scheme, Cycle to Work and Electric Car Scheme. And of course, you’ll be able to enjoy the benefit of staff travel as soon as you join us
- We are an equal opportunities employer and value diversity at British Airways. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status. This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. However, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position._

N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities

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