Aircraft Maintenance Technician (Pathway Route to Aero Programme)

The Boeing Company; Middle Wallop; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing Defence UK invites motivated individuals to join the 18-month Aircraft Maintenance Technician Pathway Route to Aero Programme at AAC Middle Wallop. The programme develops you into a professional aircraft maintainer through hands-on training and a blend of on-the-job and college study.

You will train across airframe, propulsion and avionics, undertake routine maintenance, and learn to work safely with skilled engineers.

Qualifications

• Fluent written and spoken English.
• 3+ years in a dedicated engineering role.
• 5+ years UK residency to gain/hold UK Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine scheduled aircraft maintenance and checks.
• Perform unscheduled defect rectification.
• Perform aircraft modifications.
• Use and follow approved maintenance documentation.
• Adhere to Health & Safety policies and procedures.
• Work to given time scales and learn alongside skilled engineers.
• Respond quickly to changing demands throughout the day.
• Deliver increased productivity and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Interact with people and departments at all levels.

Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Problem solving

Engagement

Teamwork

Initiative

Organisational skills

Education

GCSEs incl Maths & English

Engineering apprenticeship (non-aerospace) / recognised qualification

5 GCSEs to include Maths & English

Job description

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. 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.

Are you a qualified technician in an engineering trade that is not aero, but have a passion to work with military aircraft?

If so, then Boeing Defence UK is offering an exciting and challenging opportunity to join our bespoke ‘Boeing Aircraft Maintenance Technician Pathway Route to Aero Programme’.

This 18 month programme is aimed at developing highly motivated individuals into professional Aircraft Maintainers and assist in the delivery of a world-class engineering maintenance operation across our various sites within the UK.

Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial jetliners, defence, space and security systems, and service provider of aftermarket support. We are engineers and technicians. Skilled scientists and thinkers. Bold innovators and dreamers. Join us, and build something better for yourself, for our customers and for the world.

Boeing in the UK provides aircraft maintenance services to various customers in both the commercial and defence sectors. During this programme successful candidates will gain both theoretical and practical experience of maintaining aircraft on one of our rotary wing platforms, the Apache helicopter. This programme will be located at AAC Middle Wallop.

We are looking for candidates with mechanical or electrical maintenance experience who will study towards the completion of their Aviation Maintenance Mechanic Apprenticeship standard. During the Programme, candidates will have the opportunity be trained in all disciplines (airframe, propulsion and avionics) of rotary aircraft maintenance.

Training Programme Format

18 month programme – 3 months at CEMAST College, Fareham. Remainder on the job training.

Tasks you will carry out:

• Perform routine scheduled aircraft maintenance and checks.
• Perform unscheduled defect rectification.
• Perform aircraft modifications.
• Use and follow approved maintenance documentation.
• Adhere to Health & Safety policies and procedures.
• Work to given time scales.
• Work alongside skilled engineers to provide you with the knowledge needed to become fully trained.
• You will also be expected to respond quickly to changing demands throughout your working day.

Additional outcomes:

• Delivering increased productivity.
• Support company-wide continuous improvement initiatives.
• Interaction with people and departments at all levels of the organisation.
• Promote and support Boeing STEM Strategy and Priorities.

The successful candidate will work within a team whilst demonstrating personal drive and motivation to deliver results and be a highly motivated individual with the following skills:

Skills

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Display great adaptability.
• Possess Problem Solving skills.
• The ability to engage.
• Possess a high value of teamwork.
• Be able to work on own initiative.
• Possess good organisation and time keeping skills.

Personal Qualities

• A Desire to develop new skills and adapt to change.
• Have a passion for engineering.
• Flexibility to work at various UK Boeing sites.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Fluent written and spoken English
• 3+ years of experience in a dedicated engineering role
• 5+ years of UK residency to gain/hold UK Security Clearance

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 5+ years’ experience
• Proficient in using hand tools
• Electrical Wiring Installation/Repair Experience
• 5 GCSEs to include Maths and English
• Recognised engineering apprenticeship (non-aerospace) or Nationally Recognised Engineering qualification (non-aerospace)

Start Date:

We are working with a view to start this programme on February 15th 2027

This opportunity will be advertised until WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 28th 2026

Relocation:

This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Shift:

This position may require shift work.

All information provided will be checked and verified.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 28, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

This is not an Export Control position.

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain United Kingdom Security Check.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

Shift Worker (United Kingdom)

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.