Aircraft Maintenance Technician

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An opportunity has become available to join Boeing Defense UK as a Mechanical Maintenance Technician. 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 to 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.

Role Description: Working as part of the Boeing MRP 145 Approved Maintenance Organisation (AMO), you will undertake scheduled maintenance and ADHOC defect rectification of the UKs C-17 fleet. You will perform maintenance activities including fault diagnosis and disturbed system functional tests of mechanical systems. You will work with peers to perform aircraft safe handling and maintenance tasks and candidates will be responsible for ensuring established process adherence, accurate and timely work recording and contractual/regulatory compliance.

Position Responsibilities:

• Assembles, disassembles and/or modifies systems by changing, removing, replacing or upgrading aerospace vehicle components to correct failures or implement changes.
• Completes assembly, disassembly or overhaul.
• Configures aerospace vehicles and test equipment to meet maintenance requirements.
• Troubleshoots complex aircraft systems to diagnose and isolate faults and repair faulty systems and 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.

Required Qualifications:

• Must have served a recognised relevant aircraft trade apprenticeship or aircraft trade training equivalent to a minimum of NVQ Level 3, and be proficient in the interpretation of engineering drawings, workbook instructions, and technical manuals.
• Strong communication skills (both written and oral).
• Experience with working with limited supervision.
• Good organisational skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Proficient computer skills, and use of the Microsoft Office suite.
• Previous experience as a maintenance supervisor.

Additional Qualifications:

• Prior C-17 experience would be beneficial but is not essential.
• Experience working in an AMO or a civilian MRO would be beneficial.

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 approach 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.
• 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.
• Company paid BUPA Medical Plan.
• 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.

Shift Work: This role will require you to work in 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.

Work Authorization: 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.

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.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 20, 2025.

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.