MRO Avionic Technician

About Boeing Defence UK

Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) is a key subsidiary of The Boeing Company, supporting major UK programmes like Apache, Chinook, C-17, P-8A, and E7 Wedgetail. With over 1,700 employees, BDUK provides engineering sustainment, support, and training for the UK armed forces, blending local expertise with a global approach to meet current and future defence challenges.

Role Overview: Avionic Technician (MRO)

As an Avionic Technician within BDUK's Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) organisation, you will be an integral part of a team supporting our key defence programmes. Your responsibilities will include ensuring adherence to established processes, accurate work recording, and contractual/regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assigned maintenance tasks, interpreting and implementing technical information in accordance with Approved Technical Data and authorisations.
• Execute aircraft maintenance activities to meet schedule milestones, controlling workloads and ensuring high work standards and first-time quality.
• Deliver aircraft maintenance under Boeing’s MAA MRP Part 145 approval or the MOD customer’s approval.
• Perform assembly, disassembly, modification, repair, and troubleshooting of aircraft systems, structures, electronics, and components.
• Isolate faults in complex aircraft systems (pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical/electronic) and repair faulty components as per authorised maintenance documents.
• Demonstrate flexibility with work locations and times to ensure on-time aircraft delivery.
• Provide advice, guidance, and mentoring to peers and others.
• Mitigate immediate risks, including initiating ‘stop work’ actions, and escalate emerging risks and issues 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 an open and honest reporting culture.
• Successful candidates will be expected to be eligible to apply for 1st signature on type within their first 3 months.

Qualifications and Skills

Basic Qualifications

• Fluent written and spoken English.

Preferred Skills

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to sequence technical work requirements and manage demanding workloads to a high standard.
• 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).
• Proficient computer skills, including the Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to be an effective team member.

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

• Recognised relevant trade apprenticeship or equivalent trade training.
• Knowledge of general aircraft maintenance processes (Human Factors, FOD control, tool control, health & safety & COSHH).
• Experience in either commercial or defence aviation.

Additional Information

Applications will be accepted until July 24, 2026.

This is not an Export Control position.

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

This position requires the ability to obtain United Kingdom Security Check (SC) clearance.

This is not a Shift Worker position.

Boeing is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, and is a Disability Confident Committed employer.