Aircraft Maintenance Technician (Pathway Route to Aero Programme) - Military Veterans

Job Description

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Are you a qualified technician in an engineering trade that is not aero, but have a passion to work with military aircraft? If so, then Boeing UK is offering an exciting and challenging opportunity to join our bespoke ‘Boeing Aircraft Maintenance Technician Pathway Route to Aero Programme’. This 15 month Programme due to commence early January 2025 is aimed at developing highly motivated individuals into professional Aircraft Maintainers and assist in the delivery of a world-class engineering maintenance operation across our various sites within the UK.

Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial jetliners, defence, space and security systems, and service provider of aftermarket support. We are engineers and technicians. Skilled scientists and thinkers. Bold innovators and dreamers. Join us, and build something better for yourself, for our customers and for the world.

Boeing in the UK provides aircraft maintenance services to various customers in both the commercial and defence sectors.  During this programme successful candidates will learn about and get practical hands on experience of maintaining aircraft on our rotary platforms which includes the Chinook and the Apache. This programme will be located in RAF Odiham and/or AAC Middle Wallop, so a willingness to travel, live and work in different locations is essential.

The chosen candidates will study towards their Level 2 Certificate in Aircraft Maintenance and Level 2 Aviation Maintenance Mechanic Competence Qualification and other specialist training. During the Programme, candidates will be trained in all disciplines (airframe, propulsion and avionics) of rotary aircraft maintenance.

Tasks you will carry out:

• Perform routine scheduled aircraft maintenance.




• Perform unscheduled defect rectification.




• Perform aircraft modifications.




• Use and follow approved maintenance documentation.




• Adhere to Health & Safety policies and procedures.




• Work to given time scales.




• Work alongside skilled engineers to provide you with the knowledge needed to become fully trained.




• You will also be expected to respond quickly to changing demands throughout your working day.

Additional outcomes:

• Delivering increased productivity.




• Support companywide continuous improvement initiatives.




• Working with people at all levels of the organisation.




• Promote and support Boeing STEM Strategy and Priorities.

The successful candidate will work within a team whilst demonstrating personal drive and motivation to deliver results.

Skills Required

Be a highly motivated individual with the following skills:

• Two-Way Communication.




• Adaptability.




• Problem Solving.




• Engagement.




• Teamwork.




• Be able to work on own initiative.




• Have good organisation and time keeping skills.

Personal Qualities   

• Willing to learn new skills and adapt to change.




• Have a passion for engineering.




• Flexibility to work at various UK Boeing sites.

Entry Level Requirements

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  Minimum of x5 GCSEs grade A*-C/9-4 (or equivalent) one of which is to be in Science (preferably Physics). 

  
  
  
  

  • GCSE Mathematics at a minimum of C/5 grade.

  
  

  • GCSE English at a minimum of C/5 grade.

  
  

  • National SCQF Level 5 – Scotland.

  
  
  
  

All information provided will be checked and verified.

Please apply ASAP for this role as recruitment may commence before the end date.

Important information regarding this requisition: This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. CANDIDATES MUST HAVE CURRENT LEGAL AUTHORIZATION TO WORK IMMEDIATELY IN THE UNITED KINGDOM. BOEING WILL NOT ATTEMPT TO OBTAIN IMMIGRATION AND LABOR SPONSORSHIP FOR ANY APPLICANTS. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll.

PLEASE NOTE: The successful candidate will be expected to undergo a SECURITY CHECK/CLEARANCE

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. 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.