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The Boeing Returnship Program is designed for individuals looking to relaunch their professional journey after an extended STEM career break or absence from the workforce. The programme provides an initial 12 week salaried fixed-term contract, with the goal of successful candidates achieving a permanent position within the organisation!
Major UK programmes such as Apache, Chinook, C-17, P-8A and Wedgetail are supported and delivered by Boeing Defence UK (BDUK), a subsidiary of The Boeing Company. Employing more than 1,800 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 that you will be able to access in order 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.
As part of the delivery of the BDUK contract, Boeing (BDUK) has a requirement to support a range of Technical Publications supporting the platform with both the provision of Aircraft Maintenance Manuals and Component Maintenance Manuals. This position will complete contract requirements with a Safety and First Time Quality mind-set working within an integrated team environment.
Outline of initial work/role to be undertaken during the 12 week placement:
- Boeing induction activities (the first 2 weeks)
- Familiarisation of team and aircraft.
- Learning how to write technical publications and use the relevant tools.
Location:
Bristol
Working Pattern (Site/Hybrid/Remote):
Hybrid – 3 days a week in the office for the first 12 weeks, further flexibility after that depending on preference and level of support needed.
Skills and Experience:
- Ability to read technical drawings
- Comfortable initiating action – e.g. proactive in seeking out information, initiating meetings with key stakeholders.
- Good interpersonal skills (face to face, verbal and written).
- Attention to detail
- Engineering background – ideally in Aerospace but relatable sectors can transfer too.
Preferred qualifications and experience:
Engineering degree in a relevant subject or lower level qualification in relevant subject coupled with equivalent experience.
Required: Minimum 12 months continuous or combined career break
Work Authorisation: This position does not have sponsorship approval. 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.
Relocation: This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.
Security Clearance requirements: Eligibility for SC level security clearance is required - To be eligible for clearance you need to be a British National and have lived in the UK for the past 5 years with no breaks. Other Nationalities may also be considered, but 5 + years living in the UK is essential.
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.