MRO Avionic Technician
// Role Summary
Join Boeing Defence UK as a Technician within our Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) organisation, contributing to major UK defence programmes. This role involves executing aircraft maintenance, ensuring process adherence, and maintaining contractual compliance.
// Key Responsibilities
- Perform aircraft maintenance tasks in accordance with approved technical data.
- Diagnose and repair complex aircraft systems.
- Adhere to MAA MRP Part 145 approvals or MOD customer requirements.
- Contribute to continuous improvement and mentoring of junior staff.
- Requires eligibility for first signature on type within 3 months.
// Role Specification
About Boeing Defence UK
Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) is a key subsidiary of The Boeing Company, playing a vital role in supporting and delivering major UK defence programmes, including Apache, Chinook, C-17, P-8A, and E7 Wedgetail. With over 1,700 employees, BDUK offers engineering sustainment, support for in-service aircraft, and comprehensive training solutions, blending local expertise with a global 'One Boeing' approach.
Role Overview
The Technician position is integral to our Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) organisation. You will be responsible for ensuring strict adherence to established processes, accurate and timely work recording, and maintaining contractual and regulatory compliance. This role is crucial for the successful delivery of our key defence programmes.
Responsibilities
- Conduct assigned maintenance tasks, interpreting and implementing technical information to ensure work is carried out in accordance with Approved Technical Data and certified in line with authorisations.
- Execute aircraft maintenance activities to meet schedule milestones, controlling workloads and ensuring high standards of quality and performance.
- Deliver aircraft maintenance under Boeing’s MAA MRP Part 145 approval or the MOD customer’s approval.
- Perform assembly, disassembly, modification, or repair of aircraft systems, structures, electronics, and components.
- Upgrade aerospace components to correct failures or implement changes.
- Troubleshoot complex aircraft systems (pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical/electronic) to isolate faults and repair components in accordance with authorised maintenance documents.
- Be flexible with work locations and times to meet customer delivery schedules.
- Provide advice, guidance, and mentoring to peers.
- Exercise appropriate supervision or work under supervision as required for the role.
- Mitigate immediate risks, including initiating 'stop work' orders, and escalate emerging risks, issues, and shortfalls promptly.
- Contribute to continuous improvement workshops and projects.
- Provide 100% oversight of work carried out by Boeing Apprentices or Trainees, where directed, and offer mentoring.
- Contribute positively to our open and honest reporting culture.
- Successful candidates will be expected to obtain their first signature on type within their first 3 months.
Basic Qualifications
- Fluent written and spoken English.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications
- Good communication skills with the ability to sequence technical work and manage demanding workloads.
- Understanding of technical documents, drawings, and associated publications.
- Working knowledge of MAA Regulatory Articles (RA), MAA Regulatory Publication (MRP) Part 145, aviation Quality Assurance (QA), and Safety Management System (SMS).
- Recognised relevant trade apprenticeship or equivalent trade training.
- Knowledge of general aircraft maintenance and aviation processes (Human Factors, FOD control, tool control, health & safety & COSHH).
- Experience in either commercial or defence aviation.
- Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite.
- Ability to be an effective team member.
What We Offer
Boeing offers a comprehensive benefits package focused on your well-being, including:
- Competitive salary and annual incentive plans.
- Continuous learning and development opportunities.
- Flexibility to make a meaningful impact.
- Excellent Adoption and Parental leave options.
- 23 days annual leave plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break.
- Pension Plan with up to 9% employer contribution.
- Comprehensive sickness pay (Short Term: 100% for 26 weeks; Long Term: 66.67% from week 27).
- 4x annual salary life insurance.
- Learning Together Programme for personal and career development.
- Access to Boeing’s Well Being Programs.
Additional Information
- Applications accepted until July 27, 2026.
- Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit.
- This position requires the ability to obtain a security clearance post-start.
- Employer will not sponsor for employment visa status.
- This is a Shift Worker position.