Fixed Wing Avionics/Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Fixed Wing Avionics/Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Company:

Boeing Defence United Kingdom Limited

Role Overview:

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. 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 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.

The person chosen to fill 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 for ensuring established 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).

Normally reporting to a supervisor, this role primarily conducts assigned maintenance tasks. You 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.  You will also be responsible to control and sequence their individual workload, to ensure acceptable work standards, quality and performance.

Preferred Qualifications/Experience:

• 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.

Responsibilities:

• 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 - Performing duties within the E-7 Flight Test team and the P-8A Base Maintenance MRO team. Following completion of E-7 Flight Testing this role will be absorbed into the BDUK MRO Fixed Wing Team – delivering maintenance on both P-8A and E-7. Travel to Boscombe Down will be required as part of E-7 Flight Test.

• 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 Bo