Avionic Technician

TN United Kingdom; Test Valley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled technician to join their team in supporting the UK Apache Long Term Training and Support Service. This role involves conducting avionic maintenance tasks on the Apache AH-64E, emphasizing safety and teamwork. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills and experience in a military air environment. Join a company that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and offers opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative setting. If you are passionate about aviation maintenance and eager to contribute to meaningful work, this position is for you.

Qualifications

• Well-developed technical skills in avionic maintenance.
• Experience in a UK military air environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct avionic trade tasks on the Apache AH-64E.
• Ensure safety, quality, and tool control during maintenance.

Skills

Avionic trade skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Maintenance practices

Education

Technical or vocational qualification at UK NQF Level 2 or higher

Job description

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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 opportunities for professional growth. Find your future with us.

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 opportunities for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Introduction:

This role is required as part of the UK Apache Long Term Training and Support Service (LTTSS) contract. This position will be based at Middle Wallop.

Responsibilities:

This role will conduct avionic trade tasks as part of on-aircraft maintenance support at the UK Apache Operational Conversion Unit (OCU), located at the Training Base at Middle Wallop.

This role requires well-developed technical skills and knowledge of maintenance practices and techniques within the UK Defence Air Environment (DAE). The post will work alongside other technicians, so well-developed teamwork and interpersonal skills are required. Shift working is expected for this post.

Duties include:

1. The conduct of Avionic trade tasks on the Apache AH-64E in accordance with the Air System Document Set (ADS).
2. Exercising personal responsibility for safety, quality, integrity, Foreign Object Debris (FOD) prevention, and tool control/accountability.
3. Working in teams/shifts with others.
4. Undertaking shift working in support of the Operational Conversion Unit (OCU) Flying Programme (FLYPRO) as required.
5. Under the direction of the Ground Crew Team, assisting in the conduct of aircraft ground movement and safety tasks.
6. Assuming responsibility for assigned secondary duties.
7. Conducting other duties and tasks that may be assigned by Supervisors, Task Leads, and/or managers.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience in a UK military air environment (MAE)
2. A technical or vocational qualification at UK NQF Level 2 or higher
3. Registration with a Professional UK body as an Engineering Technician would be appropriate for this role

Work Authorisation: This position does not have sponsorship approval. This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorization to work immediately in the United Kingdom. Boeing will not attempt to obtain Immigration and labour sponsorship for any applicants.

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.

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.