Boeing
GBR - Wattisham Airfield, UK
Avionic Technician
Boeing Defence United Kingdom Limited
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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 1,700 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.
The role of the Avionic Technician position will form part of a Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) organisation within BDUK, working as part of a team in support of our key programmes. The individual will be responsible for ensuring established process adherence, 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. They must 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 responsibility, accountability and authority (RAA).
Basic Qualifications
Fluent written and spoken English
Reporting to a Supervisor, this role primarily conducts assigned maintenance tasks. Must be capable of understanding, interpreting and implementing technical information and ensuring that work/tasks completed have been carried out in accordance with the Approved Technical Data and correctly certified in line with their authorisations. The role requires technical skills and knowledge of maintenance practices and techniques. Will be responsible for executing aircraft maintenance activities to meet individual schedule milestones, controlling and sequencing individual workloads and ensuring acceptable work standards, first time quality and performance measures are met.
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.
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.
This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
This position requires the ability to obtain United Kingdom Security Check.
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
The position is contingent upon program award
Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)