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.
BDUK is a subsidiary of the Boeing Company and currently employs over 1,800 people in the UK. BDUK is responsible for delivering several exciting contracts to our UK Defence customers including E-7 AEW&C, P-8A Maritime Patrol Aircraft, C4ISTAR Services, Through Life Support for the Chinook and Apache Fleets, Logistic Information Services and Training Services.
As a BDUK employee, you may have access to flexible working arrangements, 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.
Introduction:
This role is required to lead one shift of the BDUK MRO for the Apache AH-64E Operational Conversion Unit (OCU) (Line Maintenance), a training service delivered under the UK Apache Long Term training and Support Service (LTTSS). This is a full-time initially on shift position based in Middle Wallop, Hampshire supporting line maintenance.
Responsibilities:
This role will provide leadership, management, oversight, assurance and accountability for MRO aspects of the OCU maintenance organization. The post will lead a team of engineers, technicians and other support staff to deliver safe, serviceable and airworthy aircraft, in the correct quantities, to deliver the OCU Flying Programme (FLYPRO).
Other duties include:
- Managing employees performing customer support, logistics, technical, retrofit, repair, modification and maintenance activities within Product Support.
- Developing and executing project and process plans, implementing policies and procedures and setting operational goals.
- Acquiring resources for projects and processes, providing technical management of suppliers and leading process improvements.
- Developing and maintaining relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports.
- Providing oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes.
- Managing, developing and motivating team members.
Required Qualifications:
This post will require demonstrable, successful experience of aircraft maintenance operations, in a UK Defence or commercial context and sound technical, managerial and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications and Experience:
- Proven experience in management within a highly regulated aircraft maintenance environment.
- Strong knowledge of military/commercial airworthiness and regulatory systems.
- Experience in working with CAMO and managing planning teams.
- Excellent project management skills and ability to work against tight deadlines.
- Familiarity with supply systems and aircraft maintenance practices and procedures.
- Ability to interact with military and company officials.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in working in a multi-disciplined environment.
- Ability to obtain a UK security clearance.
- Apache/Rotorcraft experience is desired
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 for which the Government requires UK Citizenship.
Relocation: This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.
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 10 employer contribution
Company paid BUPA Medical Plan
Short Term Sickness: 100 pay for the first 26 weeks
Long Term Sickness: 66.67 of annual salary from 27th week
6x annual salary life insurance
Learning Together Programme to support your on-going personal and career development
Excellent Parental Leave benefits
Access to Boeing’s Well Being Programs, tool and incentives
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.
