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:
Boeing Global Technical Operations (GTO) are growing capability in the UK to support our US Defence customer based at RAF Lakenheath. The primary work statement is to deliver a modification program across a fleet of USAF weapon systems based at RAF Lakenheath.
The Role:
This exciting role will provide the opportunity to be part of a highly motivated and evolving team of like minded professionals within the Field Operations Team, delivering modification services to our Defence customers at their sites across the world.
Responsibilities:
Reporting to the on-site Maintenance and Modification Manager and supervised by the Lead Technician, the role will form part of a small team of Technicians across multiple disciplines executing a modification work statement in accordance with technical work instructions and safety, quality and schedule requirements.
Daily production to support delivery of the on-wing modification program across a range of trades (Structures, Mechanical, and Electrical/avionic). Tasks include component removal, repair and installation in accordance with approved technical data.
Ensuring that work is completed to the required standards and schedule.
Ensuring accurate and timely completion of technical records to reflect work done.
Exercising personal responsibility and living the Boeing values and initiatives on safety, quality, and integrity.
Ensuring process compliance with regard to Foreign Object Debris (FOD) prevention and tool control/accountability.
Mandatory reporting of incidents.
Conducting other duties and tasks that may be assigned by Lead Technician and/or managers from time to time that may include assisting USAF with aircraft ground movements, safety tasks, induction and post input functions where required.
Liaising with USAF, Boeing Program Management and other functions to resolve logistical, technical and operational challenges.
Working within the appropriate controls to protect secure data and intellectual property.
This role requires proven technical skills and knowledge of maintenance practices within the Defence maintenance environment.
The role will involve working alongside other Boeing and USAF Technicians across a range of trades, so well-developed teamwork and interpersonal skills are required.
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.
Qualifications:
- Have completed a recognized apprenticeship or formal training program in aircraft maintenance.
- Experience in working within an aircraft maintenance or modifications environment.
- Proven knowledge of basic Microsoft office based applications and the ability to learn in house systems.
- Ability to travel to domestic or international sites, sometimes at short notice.
- Electrical and avionic handskills - MOD installation experience
All information provided will be checked and may be verified.
Please apply asap for this role as recruitment may commence before the end date.
What Boeing offers you
The Boeing benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:
- Competitive salary and annual incentive plans
- Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
- Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
- Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
- 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year.
- Pension Plan with up to 6 employer contribution
- Short Term Sickness: 100 pay for the first 26 weeks
- Long Term Sickness: 66.67 of annual salary from 27th week
- 4x annual salary life insurance
- Learning Together Programme to support your on-going personal and career development
- Access to Boeing’s Well Being Programs, tool and incentives
- Generous Parental Leave
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.
