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At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
Fixed Wing Mechanical Maintenance Technician
Introduction:
At Boeing, we are all innovators on a mission to connect, protect, explore and inspire. From the sea bed to outer space, you'll learn and grow, contributing to work that shapes the world. Find your future with us.
Major UK programmes such as Apache, Chinook, C-17, P-8A and E7 Wedgetail are supported and delivered by Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) Ltd, a subsidiary of The Boeing Company. Employing more than 1,700 people, BDUK also provides engineering sustainment and support for aircraft in service with the UK armed forces, along with virtual and instructor-led training. Leveraging our established defence business in the UK, and blending our local expertise with our One Boeing' global approach. BDUK is well positioned to support the UK with its current and future defence and security challenges.
As a BDUK employee, you will have access to flexible benefits packages, employee incentive programs and study assistance. You will also have access to many resources to inform and support your development throughout your career with us. While we work in agile and dynamic engineering environments, your wellbeing is important to us and we strive to find a healthy life balance and ethical team culture with a strong emphasis on openness, collaboration, innovation, safety and first-time quality.
The person chosen to fill this position will form part of a Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) organisation within BDUK, working as part of a team in support of our key programmes. The person chosen will be responsible to ensure established process adherence, accurate and timely work recording and contractual/regulatory compliance.
The role requires an individual with good communication skills, with the ability to distribute and sequence technical work requirements to their team, controlling demanding workloads, whilst delivering to a high standard, and maintaining schedule. The candidate must be capable of understanding and interpreting technical documents, drawings and associated publications. They must possess a working knowledge of MAA Regulatory Articles (RA), MAA Regulatory Publication (MRP) Part 145, aviation Quality Assurance (QA) and Safety Management System (SMS) and the application of these requirements within their area of responsibility, accountability and authority (RAA).
Mechanical/Avionics Technician
Normally reporting to a Supervisor, this role primarily conducts assigned maintenance tasks. Must be capable of understanding, interpreting and implementing technical information and ensure that work/tasks completed by them have been carried out in accordance with the Approved Technical Data. They will be responsible to control and sequence their individual workload, to ensure acceptable work standards, quality and performance.
Qualifications/Experience Required:
- Recognized relevant trade apprenticeship or trade training equivalent.
- Knowledge of general Aircraft Maintenance and processes applicable to the aviation environment (Human Factors, FOD control, tool control, health & safety & COSHH).
- Experience in either commercial or defence would be considered.
- Proficient computer skills, use of the Microsoft Office suite.
- Be an effective team member displaying appropriate behaviours including Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver Aircraft Maintenance and flight line duties under Boeing's own MAA MRP part 145 approval or under the approval of the MOD customer.
- Be a flexible and proactive team member - performing duties within the MRO or as part of the E-7 Flight Test team. Some travel may be required as part of E-7 Flight Test
- Assemble, disassemble and/or modify systems by changing, removing, replacing and/or upgrading aerospace vehicle components to correct failures or implement changes.
- Perform routine troubleshooting of complex aircraft systems, such as pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical/electronic to isolate faults and repair faulty components within guidelines published in authorised maintenance documents.
- Be flexible with work locations and work times to ensure aircraft are delivered on time to customer.
- Provide advice, guidance and mentoring to peers and others appropriate to their role.
- Exercise, or work under appropriate supervision for the role.
- Mitigate immediate risks including stop work' as well as escalate emerging risks, issues and shortfalls in a timely manner.
- Contribute to continuous improvement workshops and projects as required.
- Where directed, exercise 100% oversight of work carried out by Boeing Apprentices or Trainees as well as Apprentice/Trainee mentoring.
- Contribute positively to our open and honest reporting culture.
Work Authorisation:
This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work immediately in the United Kingdom. Boeing will not attempt to obtain Immigration and labour sponsorship for any applicants.
Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll.
Security Clearance:
This position requires the ability to obtain a UK security clearance (SC) for which UK residency is required. All information will be checked and verified.
Relocation:
This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.
Flexible working:
This role is a fully onsite role with a requirement to adhere to a fixed shift pattern covering 37.5 hours per week. Part time arrangements will be seriously considered and accepted where possible. Please talk to us about your needs.
What Boeing offers you:
The Boeing benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being. Here's a snapshot of what we offer:
Competitive salary and annual incentive plans
Continuous learning: You'll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
Success as defined by you: We'll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
Diverse and inclusive culture: You'll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year.
Pension Plan with up to 9% employer contribution
Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks
Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week
4x annual salary life insurance
Learning Together Programme to support your on-going personal and career development
Access to Boeing's Well Being Programs, tool and incentives
Parental leave
Export Control Requirements: This is an export control position.
Export Control Details: Non - US based job
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.
We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world's most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.
