Heathrow Investigation Lead
CompanyBritish Airways
Location
Hounslow, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypeFull-time
Posted At4/23/2026
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Description
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.
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: Heathrow Investigations Lead
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Heathrow Safety and Security team as a Heathrow Investigations Lead, responsible for conducting and managing safety and security investigations across Heathrow Operations that contribute to a safe and secure workplace.
Please note, this role is not approved for an international assignment.
What You’ll Do
On a day-to-day basis you will conduct complex investigations into accidents and incidents related to assets, employees or third parties engaged in the Heathrow operation; delivering coherent, accurate and consistent reports identifying root cause and causal factors to the highest investigative standards and with measurable, achievable recommendations to prevent recurrence.
Other areas of responsibility will include identifying trends and driving the application and continuous development of the British Airways safety behaviours by effectively communicating with key stakeholders to promote a Just Safety culture and effective Management System.
What You’ll Bring To British Airways
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: Heathrow Investigations Lead
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Heathrow Safety and Security team as a Heathrow Investigations Lead, responsible for conducting and managing safety and security investigations across Heathrow Operations that contribute to a safe and secure workplace.
Please note, this role is not approved for an international assignment.
What You’ll Do
On a day-to-day basis you will conduct complex investigations into accidents and incidents related to assets, employees or third parties engaged in the Heathrow operation; delivering coherent, accurate and consistent reports identifying root cause and causal factors to the highest investigative standards and with measurable, achievable recommendations to prevent recurrence.
Other areas of responsibility will include identifying trends and driving the application and continuous development of the British Airways safety behaviours by effectively communicating with key stakeholders to promote a Just Safety culture and effective Management System.
What You’ll Bring To British Airways
Strong knowledge of safety, security and environmental requirements
Substantial operational experience within Heathrow Operations is essential as is the ability to work collaboratively across departments within a change environment.
The role requires an ability to hold an airside pass and an airside driving permit.
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 w
- Knowledge of health and safety, aviation security and environmental legislation
- Ability to deliver to tight deadlines
- Capable of influencing, networking and communication skills at all management levels
- Able to present information in a compelling manner using data in support as required
- Able to identify underlying issues to business problems
- Strong organization skills and ability to prioritise and plan
- Understanding of operational data
- Sounds decision maker with ability to prioritise under pressure
- Capable of leading a technical project to deliver a robust solution
Substantial operational experience within Heathrow Operations is essential as is the ability to work collaboratively across departments within a change environment.
The role requires an ability to hold an airside pass and an airside driving permit.
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 w
orld and the world with Britain