Aircraft Avionic Technician

at  Boeing

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Major UK programmes such as Apache, Chinook, C-17, P-8A and Wedgetail are supported and delivered by Boeing Defence UK (BDUK), a subsidiary of The Boeing Company. Employing more than 1,800 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. As a BDUK employee, you will have access to flexible 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. While we work in agile and dynamic engineering environments, your wellbeing is important to us and we strive to find a healthy life balance and ethical team culture with a strong emphasis on openness, collaboration, innovation, safety and first-time quality.
An opportunity has become available to join Boeing Defence UK as an Avionics Maintenance Technician (Supervisor).
This position is part of the on-site C-17 Field Services Team supporting the Royal Air Force customer at RAF Brize Norton. The Boeing Team at Brize Norton is a vital part of the support that we provide the Royal Air Force Customer. We have a Team of 90 plus employees who work directly for, and with, the C-17 operational team, providing real-time, time critical and dynamic assistance at the point of delivery. This is a Team at the vanguard, and we are offering an opportunity for you to join that Team.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Prior C-17 Avionic experience would be beneficial but not essential
• Strong communication skills (both written and oral)
• Experience with working with limited supervision
• Good organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Proficient computer skills, use of the Microsoft Office suite
• A high level of written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills are require
  This is a permanent position and offers an excellent opportunity to join the world’s largest aerospace company.
  This role will require you to work shifts. The shift pattern is currently on a weekly rotating basis. Week 1 is Monday to Friday 07:45 to 16:30; week 2 is Monday to Thursday 16:00 – 01:45.
  Your shift will then rotate from week 1 to week 2 as above. A shift allowance is provided to compensate for these hours and this type of work.

Working as part of the Boeing Maintenance Team, an MRP-145 Approved Maintenance Organisation (AMO), whose main role is to undertake the scheduled maintenance of the UK C-17 fleet. Our support strategy allows maximum flexibility of the on-site Boeing work force working alongside the RAF Customer.
You will perform maintenance activities, fault diagnosis and disturbed system functional tests. You will work with peers to perform tasks associated with aircraft safe handling and maintenance. Candidates will be responsible to ensure established process adherence, accurate and timely work recording and contractual/regulatory compliance. Experience of working in an AMO or a civilian MRO would be beneficial. You must have served a recognized relevant aircraft trade apprenticeship or aircraft trade training equivalent, and be proficient in the interpretation of engineering drawings, workbook instructions, and technical manuals.

Responsibilities:

• Assembles disassembles and/or modifies systems by changing removing replacing or upgrading aerospace vehicle components to correct failures or implement changes
• Oversees/completes assembly disassembly or overhaul
• Configures aerospace vehicles and test equipment
• Troubleshoots complex aircraft systems to isolate avionics faults and repair faulty components within guidelines published in authorized maintenance documents
• Performs validation/verification testing of systems and components
• Documents procedures and established processes to ensure contractual and regulatory compliance
• Inspects components and verifies repairs for flight worthiness requirements