Training Specialist (Apache)
Company:
Boeing Defence United Kingdom Limited
Boeing Defence UK Limited (BDUK) is a subsidiary of the Boeing Company and currently employs over 2000 people in the UK. BDUK is responsible for delivering several exciting contracts to our UK Defence customers including E-7 AEW&C, P-8A Maritime Patrol Aircraft, C4ISTAR Services, Through Life Support for the Chinook and Apache Fleets, Logistic Information Services and Training Services.
In order to provide continued support to the customer, we are looking for an VL MRO Training Coordinator to join the BDUK Maintenance, Repair Operations team and coordinate both internal and external training requirements for our Vertical Lift Maintenance personnel.
Reporting directly to the Maintenance Support Manager, this role will be based at Wattisham Air Field supporting the training requirements of BDUK personnel .
The primary responsibility of the role is to manage and maintain the wide range of authorisations and training qualifications held by VL maintenance personnel on behalf of the MRO.
While we work in agile, dynamic and customer focused operational environment, 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, inclusivity, collaboration, innovation, safety and first-time quality.
Description:
1. Proactively manage the maintenance authorisations for Operations Personnel
2. Identify, arrange and coordinate external training providers when required.
3. Deliver with the assistance of the T&A Team, the required courses when required by the operations team.
4. Provide shop floor level on-the-job training for maintenance activities as required.
5. Monitor development plans of apprentices and provide guidance.
6. Collaborate with Training, Quality and Apprentice Teams to achieve the desired outcome.
7. Collaborate seamlessly with other MRO platforms to ensure the ongoing success of BDUK MRO.
8. Manage ad-hoc MRO projects as directed by Senior Leadership.
9. Travel may be required based on business needs.
Preferred Qualifications and experience:
10. Experience in delivering aircraft maintenance training.
11. Excellent communication skills that provide the ability to engage effectively with personnel at all levels.
12. Demonstrable ability to effectively and proactively manage their own workload.
13. Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite.
14. Candidates with an appropriate mix of formal qualifications and experience appropriate to the role will be considered.
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 for which the Government requires UK Citizenship.
Relocation: This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.
Becoming a Boeing Employee
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:
15. Competitive salary and annual incentive plans
16. Continuous learning - you’ll develop the approach and skills to navigate whatever comes next
17. Success as defined by you - we’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way
18. Diverse and inclusive culture - you’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs
19. Excellent Adoption and Parental leave options
20. 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year
21. Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution
22. Company paid BUPA Medical Plan
23. Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks
24. Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week
25. 6x annual salary life insurance
26. Learning Together Programme to support your on-going personal and career development
27. Access to Boeing’s Well Being Programs, tool and incentives
Language Requirements:
Not Applicable
Education:
Not Applicable
Relocation:
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Security Clearance:
This position requires the ability to obtain United Kingdom Security Check.
Visa Sponsorship:
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Contingent Upon Award Program
This position is not contingent upon program award
Shift:
Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)