Overview
The Technician position will form part of a Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) organisation within BDUK, working as part of a team in support of our key programmes. The individual will be responsible for ensuring established process adherence, accurate and timely work recording and contractual/regulatory compliance.
Responsibilities
* Reporting to a supervisor, conduct assigned maintenance tasks, understand, interpret and implement technical information, ensuring work is completed in accordance with the approved technical data and correctly certified.
* Apply technical skills and knowledge of maintenance practices and techniques, executing aircraft maintenance activities to meet individual schedule milestones, controlling and sequencing workloads and achieving acceptable work standards, first‑time quality and performance measures.
* Deliver aircraft maintenance under Boeing's own MAA MRP Part 145 approval or under the approval of the MOD customer.
* Assembly, disassembly, modification or repair of aircraft systems, structures, electronics and components, upgrading aerospace 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 in accordance with technical information published in authorised maintenance documents.
* Be flexible with work locations and times to ensure aircraft are delivered on time to the 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’ and elevate emerging risks, issues and shortfalls promptly.
* Contribute to continuous improvement workshops and projects as required.
* Where directed, exercise 100% oversight of work carried out by Boeing apprentices or trainees and provide apprentice/trainee mentoring.
* Contribute positively to our open and honest reporting culture.
Qualifications and Preferred Skills
* Fluent written and spoken English.
* Good communication skills, with the ability to distribute and sequence technical work requirements to the team and manage demanding workloads while maintaining a high standard.
* Understanding of interpreting technical documents, drawings and associated publications.
* Knowledge of MAA Regulatory Articles (RA), MAA Regulatory Publication (MRP) Part 145, aviation QA and SMS and the application of these requirements within the area of responsibility.
* 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 commercial or defence aircraft maintenance would be considered.
* Proficient computer skills, use of the Microsoft Office suite.
* Effective team member.
Company Overview
Major UK programmes such as Apache, Chinook, C‑17, P‑8A and E‑7 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.
Benefits
* Competitive salary and annual incentive plans.
* Continuous learning – develop the approach and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
* Success as defined by you – tools and flexibility to make a meaningful impact your way.
* Excellent adoption and parental leave options.
* 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 ongoing personal and career development.
* Access to Boeing's well‑being programmes, tools and incentives.
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