Job Description
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
Introduction:
At Boeing, we are all innovators on a mission to connect, protect, explore and inspire. From the sea bed to outer space, you’ll learn and grow, contributing to work that shapes the world. Find your future with us.
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 1,400 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 programmes 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 adherence to established processes, 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.
- 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 accountability, responsibility and authority.
P8 Lossiemouth
The Boeing P-8 Poseidon is a military aircraft developed by Boeing Defence based on a modified design of the 737-800ERX. The platform was initially developed for the US Navy, first flown in 2009 and introduced into service in 2013.
In 2019, the UK Ministry of Defence received the first of a fleet of nine P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA). The ninth was delivered in January 2022. The Aircraft is fitted with equipment to tackle a diverse range of missions, including submarine hunting, performing reconnaissance missions and supporting search & rescue operations.
Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) has been supporting the UK fleet as the exclusive Maintenance Repair Organisation (MRO) since the first UK P8 aircraft landed in the UK in 2019 and entered service. BDUK continues to support its UK customer at RAF Lossiemouth but leverages that skill base to support international P8 customers as they bring their own fleets into service.
To ensure we continue to support our customers both domestic and international, we are looking for highly skilled aircraft maintenance professionals to join our team. Successful applicants will be based in Lossiemouth, UK but eligible to apply for short and long term assignments internationally to meet customer commitments. All new candidates must have an ability to work in the UK and the flexibility to be based in foreign locations for fixed periods of time dependent on the contracts Boeing are successful in winning.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver aircraft maintenance under Boeing’s own MAA MRP part 145approval or under the approval of the MOD customer
- 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 electric 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 other appropriate to their role
- Contribute to continuous improvement workshops and projects as required.
- Where directed, exercise 100 oversight of work carried out by Boeing Apprentices and other trainees, as well as Apprentice mentoring.
- Contribute positively to our open and honest reporting culture
Basic Qualifications:
- Recognised relevant trade apprenticeship or trade training equivalent.
- Knowledge of general aircraft maintenance and environment processes (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.
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.
Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll.
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.
Export Control Requirements: Not an export control position
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.
