Mechanical Maintenance Technician (Supervisor) - Military Veterans

Job Description

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Introduction:
At Boeing, we are all innovators on a mission to connect, protect, explore and inspire. From the seabed to outer space, you’ll learn and grow, contributing to work that shapes the world. Find your future with us.

An opportunity has become available to join Boeing Defence UK as a Maintenance Technician (Supervisor).

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. This is a Team at the vanguard, and we are offering an opportunity for you to join that Team.

Role Description:
Working as part of the Boeing MRP 145 Approved Maintenance Organisation (AMO), who undertake scheduled maintenance and ADHOC defect rectification of the UK C-17 fleet.

You will perform maintenance activities, fault diagnosis and disturbed system functional tests. You will work with peers to perform aircraft safe handling and maintenance tasks. 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.
• Oversees/completes assembly, disassembly or overhaul.
• Configures aerospace vehicles and test equipment.
• Troubleshoots complex aircraft systems to isolate faults and repair faulty 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.

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Required Qualifications:

• Must have served a recognised relevant aircraft trade apprenticeship or aircraft trade training equivalent, 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.

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.

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 Authorisation:

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.

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.