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.

Since then, British Airways has gone on to deliver game-changing achievements. First we broke the record for the fastest transatlantic flight with Concorde. Then we became the very first airline to introduce fully lie-flat seats on board.

It was our exceptional engineering teams that brought these pioneering and original ideas to life.

This is your chance to join one of the most diverse and innovative departments at British Airways, at a time when we’re re-imagining the way we fly the skies.

The role: RISK Intelligence Specialist- 12 month Fixed-term contract

You will be joining the Engineering Strategy and Transformation team, which is at the forefront of changing the way British Airways operates and maintains its aircraft. We will be using the latest tools, techniques, and technologies to maximise the impact Engineering has in the short, medium, and long term.

What You’ll Do

Compile and analyse data to identify risks and potential impact on Engineering operations
Generate scheduled monthly and ad-hoc Risk Reports for senior leadership
Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and geopolitical events to assess potential risks
Collaborate with other team members to ensure accuracy and relevance of risk assessments

What You’ll Bring To British Airways

Excellent research skills with the ability to gather and analyse data from multiple sources
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other data analysis tools
Strong written communication skills for producing clear and concise reports
Ability to interpret complex information and communicate findings effectively
Analytical mindset
Proactive approach to risk management
Strong research skills
Written communication proficiency

Your Experience

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, or related field
Previous experience in risk management, market analysis, or similar roles preferred
Familiarity with aviation industry regulations and market dynamics is advantageous

What We Offer

As an airline, we never want to stand still. The same goes for our people.

We’re committed to upskilling our engineers and providing professional development training so you can progress in your area of expertise. That way, you’ll attain the highest levels of professional achievement as we continue to invest in new technology, equipment, and aircraft.

Training modules are offered through self-study courses, or structured learning programmes, and delivered at our state-of-the-art Learning Academy at London Heathrow.

When you work in an engineering role at British Airways, you’ll be joining a high-performance culture. It’s a time-pressured environment too, but the challenges here are exciting and diverse, and you’ll be part of projects you won’t find anywhere else. That’s what keeps our exceptional colleagues inspired to do their best work. We also offer fantastic rewards, including great staff travel benefits.

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.

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