Avionics Technician F-15

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Avionics Technician F-15

Company:

Boeing Aerospace Operations

Job ID:

00000398698

Date Posted:

2024-05-07

Location:

GBR - Lakenheath AFB, UK

Job Description Qualifications:

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

Boeing is the world's 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.

Relocation:

No relocation available

Export Control Requirement:

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a safety sensitive position

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Experience Level:

Individual Contributor - C

Job Type:

Regular

Job Code:

GFD5IC (GFH)

Organisation: 
Boeing