E-7 Flight test Avionics Technician

Job DescriptionAt 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 1,500 people in the UK. BDUK is responsible for delivering several exciting contracts to our UK defense customers including E-7 AEW C, P-8A Maritime Patrol Aircraft, C4ISTAR Services, Through Life Support for the Chinook Apache Fleets, Logistic Information Services and Training Services.The E-7 Wedgetail is the worlds most advanced, capable and reliable Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW C) platform, having proven itself in operations around the world. The aircraft is designed to track multiple airborne and maritime targets simultaneously while also providing situational awareness and directing other assets such as fighter jets and warships.The E7 Wedgetail is currently undergoing modification in Birmingham. Each of the 3 aircraft will require a period of Flight Testing prior to entering service based in Lossiemouth, Scotland.As part of BDUKs continued growth, we are now looking for skilled aircraft maintenance professionals to form the E7 Aircraft Maintenance Mobilisation Team. The Flight Test programme is expected to be based in RAF Lossiemouth.This position is for a technician who will carry out aircraft maintenance tasks as required. Take part in the setup of the Lossiemouth site in readiness to host the E-7 flight test programme. The technician should, expect significant time working between Birmingham and Lossiemouth as well as other potential sites for test activity in support of the E-7 program.  The role will demand flexibility to travel to support emergent requirements, a proactive attitude to problem-solving and a high degree of autonomy in managing personal development to ensure readiness to maintain the E7.Responsibility to:

• Deliver Aircraft maintenance under Boeing’s own MAA MRP part 145
• Assemble, disassemble and/or modify systems by changing removing replacing or upgrading aerospace vehicle components to correct failures or implement changes
• Configure aerospace vehicles and test equipment
• Troubleshoot complex aircraft systems to isolate faults and repair faulty components within guidelines published in authorized maintenance documents
• Complete required training and work experience to ensure authorisations in place to support E7 flight testing and entry into service

Qualifications/Experience:Required

• A recognised apprenticeship scheme or equivalent training programme
• Recent aircraft maintenance experience
• Line or Base maintenance experience
• Proficient computer skills, use of the Microsoft Office suite

Desirable

• P8 maintenance experience will be preferred due to simplified cross-training opportunities
• 12 months of experience working on a military platform desirable
• Experience on fixed wing narrow body aircraft (737 Commercial or 737 Military Commercial Derivative desirable)

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
• 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year
• Pension Plan with up to 9 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
• Excellent Parental Leave Benefits

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.Relocation:This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.Boeing is the worlds largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial airplanes and defense, space and security systems. We are engineers and technicians. Skilled scientists and thinkers. Bold innovators and dreamers. Join us, and you can build something better for yourself, for our customers and for the world.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.