Aircraft Mechanical Technician

Aircraft Mechanical Technician (Apache MOB Operations)

Company:

Boeing Defence United Kingdom Limited

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The Role

BDUK is a subsidiary of the Boeing Company and currently employs over 1800 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.

As a BDUK employee, you may have access to flexible working arrangements, benefits packages, employee incentive programs and study assistance. You will also have access to many resources that you will be able to access in order to inform and support your development throughout your career with us.

This Aircraft Mechanical Technician role is designed to provide direct ‘touch’ labour under supervision, to carry out Scheduled and Un-scheduled Maintenance, Repairs and Modification work to aircraft/components. It is a full-time onsite role, providing on-aircraft maintenance support to the UK Apache High Readiness Pool (HRP), located at the Main Operating Base (MOB) in Wattisham, Suffolk, typically reporting to Operations Supervisors and accountable to the Operations Manager as their line manager.

Preferred Experience

The competencies of a Technician will include:

• Suitably trade trained and experienced in scheduled maintenance, repair and modification of aircraft/component and qualified on the aircraft type, component type or work type being undertaken
• Hold 1st Signature authorisation on the aircraft type being worked on or have the ability to gain the required experience/competencies to gain 1st signature authority.
• The ability to apply both their technical knowledge and human factors (HF) knowledge, with regard to all aspects of the work they undertake.
• A good communicator, capable of understanding and sharing the technical work requirements they have been tasked with other members of the team
• Possess and demonstrates acceptable knowledge of the Regulatory requirements and organisational Policies and Procedures, to perform their role to the required standards and adapt at finding polices and procedures on the BDUK systems.
• Capable and experienced in controlling demanding technical workloads, to complete on time, to the required standards
• Capable of understanding and interpreting Technical Documents, Technical Drawings and/or associated Authorised Technical Publications (ATP’s).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Recognised relevant trade apprenticeship or trade experience equivalent.

• Knowledge of general aircraft maintenance and processes applicable to the aviation environment (Human Factors, FOD control, tool control, health & safety & COSHH).

• Proficient computer skills, use of the Microsoft Office suite. 

• Be an effective team member displaying appropriate behaviours including Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

• Previous experience in Rotor Craft Maintenance.

Becoming a Boeing Defence UK 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:

• 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
• Diverse and inclusive culture - you’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs
• 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 your on-going personal and career development
• Access to Boeing’s Well Being Programs, tool and incentives.

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. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.

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 ).

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)