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Women in Engineering at British Airways

Women from diverse backgrounds help shape the future of Engineering at British Airways across a wide range of roles.

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There’s no single route in

To mark International Women in Engineering Day, we spoke to women across our Engineering teams about how they developed a rewarding career.

Lia began through an apprenticeship, working directly on aircraft before moving into technical records and now into production planning.

Grace joined the business with transferrable experience and progressed into Engineering Safety and Compliance.

Sugam was fascinated by the way things work from a very young age and now enjoys the opportunity to be hands-on with the systems that keep our aircraft future-proof.

Many opportunities to make impact

Our Engineering roles take many forms; from resolving technical issues on live aircraft to planning maintenance schedules or supporting safety and compliance. Each role plays an integral part in our journey to be the safest and most reliable airline maintenance organisation in the world by demonstrating:

  • Creative problem solving in action – our Engineers regularly develop practical solutions on the ground, adapting quickly to keep aircraft operating safely and efficiently
  • Design and innovation – from introducing new aircraft features to improving systems and processes, Engineering plays a key role in how our operation evolves
  • Safety at the core – every role contributes to identifying risks, resolving technical issues and maintaining the highest safety standards across our fleet
  • Collaboration and inclusion – colleague run networks such as WINGS (Women’s Inclusion Network Group for Success) support gender equality and create an environment where everyone can contribute and grow
  • Building the future of engineering – through our Emerging Talent programmes for students and progression opportunities, we continue to invest in the next generation of women in Engineering.

“Everyday it gave a buzz to be at the airport and knowing you made a difference ensuring the people on board still made it to their destination because our team fixed a defect on their aircraft was very rewarding.”

Lia Hoad, Production Planning Engineer

Your future in Engineering

Engineering at British Airways is not defined by a single pathway, there are multiple ways to build a career in this space.

For those considering a career in Engineering, understanding how these roles work in practice and the different ways people arrive in them can help you decide whether this is the right direction for you.

Explore where a career in Engineering could take you.

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