Aircraft Avionic Technician

Company:

Boeing Defence United Kingdom Limited

Job ID:

00000429710

Date Posted:

2024-10-01

Location:

GBR - Brize Norton, UK

Job Description Qualifications:

Major UK programmes such as Apache, Chinook, C-17, P-8A and Wedgetail are supported and delivered by Boeing Defence UK (BDUK), a subsidiary of The Boeing Company. Employing more than 1,800 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 that you will be able to access in order 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.

An opportunity has become available to join Boeing Defence UK as an Avionics Maintenance Technician (Supervisor).
 

This position is part of the on-site C-17 Field Services Team supporting the Royal Air Force customer at RAF Brize Norton.  The Boeing Team at Brize Norton is a vital part of the support that we provide the Royal Air Force Customer.  We have a Team of 90 plus employees who work directly for, and with, the C-17 operational team, providing real-time, time critical and dynamic assistance at the point of delivery. This is a Team at the vanguard, and we are offering an opportunity for you to join that Team.
 

Role Description:

Working as part of the Boeing Maintenance Team, an MRP-145 Approved Maintenance Organisation (AMO), whose main role is to undertake the scheduled maintenance of the UK C-17 fleet.  Our support strategy allows maximum flexibility of the on-site Boeing work force working alongside the RAF Customer.
 

You will perform maintenance activities, fault diagnosis and disturbed system functional tests. You will work with peers to perform tasks associated with aircraft safe handling and maintenance. Candidates will be responsible to ensure established process adherence, accurate and timely work recording and contractual/regulatory compliance.  Experience of working in an AMO or a civilian MRO would be beneficial.  You must have served a recognized relevant aircraft trade apprenticeship or aircraft trade training equivalent, and be proficient in the interpretation of engineering drawings, workbook instructions, and technical manuals.  

Responsibilities:

• Assembles disassembles and/or modifies systems by changing removing replacing or upgrading aerospace vehicle components to correct failures or implement changes
• Oversees/completes assembly disassembly or overhaul
• Configures aerospace vehicles and test equipment
• Troubleshoots complex aircraft systems to isolate avionics faults and repair faulty components within guidelines published in authorized maintenance documents
• Performs validation/verification testing of systems and components
• Documents procedures and established processes to ensure contractual and regulatory compliance
• Inspects components and verifies repairs for flight worthiness requirements

Preferred Experience:

• Prior C-17 Avionic experience would be beneficial but not essential
• Strong communication skills (both written and oral)
• Experience with working with limited supervision
• Good organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Proficient computer skills, use of the Microsoft Office suite
• A high level of written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills are require

This is a permanent position and offers an excellent opportunity to join the world's largest aerospace company.

This role will require you to work shifts. The shift pattern is currently on a weekly rotating basis.  Week 1 is Monday to Friday 07:45 to 16:30; week 2 is Monday to Thursday 16:00 – 01:45.

Your shift will then rotate from week 1 to week 2 as above.  A shift allowance is provided to compensate for these hours and this type of work.

Boeing Benefits:

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 attitude 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 6% employer contribution
• Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks
• Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week
• 3x 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
• Excellent Parental leave benefits

Work Authorisation: This position does not have sponsorship approval. 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.

Relocation: This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Security Clearance requirements: Eligibility for SC level security clearance is required - To be eligible for clearance you need to be a British National and have lived in the UK for the past 5 years with no breaks. Other Nationalities  may also be considered, but 5 + years living in the UK is essential.

Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial airplanes and defense, space and security systems. We are engineers and technicians. Skilled scientists and thinkers. Bold innovators and dreamers. Join us, and you can build something better for yourself, for our customers and for the world.

Relocation:

No relocation available

Export Control Requirement:

Not an export control position

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a safety sensitive position

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Experience Level:

Individual Contributor - C

Job Type:

Regular

Job Code:

GFD5IC (GC0)