Maintenance Operations Technician (Avionics) - P8A-2

The Boeing Company; Scotland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000

Job description

Job Description

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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.

The Role

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).

This role is a fully onsite role with a requirement to adhere to a fixed shift pattern covering 37.5 hours per week.

Responsibilities:

Fixed Wing Avionics Maintenance Technician

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.

• 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 – duties may include performing Base maintenance within the MRO working as part of the E-7 Flight Test team or supporting our customer on within the KR640 environment.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications/Experience Required:

• Recognised 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.

Security Clearance and Eligibility

Important information regarding this role: This role is for a locally hired position in the UK and candidates must have current legal authorisation to work immediately in the UK. Boeing will not attempt to obtain immigration and / or labour sponsorship for any applicants. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing US based payroll.

Please note that this role will require you to undergo a security clearance check (Security Check [SC]; please view further information about this here).

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

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, colour, 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.