Chinook Flight Engineer (Full or Part-time)

Boeing; Test Valley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a dedicated Chinook Flight Engineer to join their Test and Evaluation Team. This role involves conducting flight operations, ensuring aircraft safety, and supporting customer evaluations. The ideal candidate will possess a Chinook Loadmaster qualification and have a strong background in aviation principles. The position offers flexible work arrangements, allowing for both full-time and part-time opportunities. Join a team that values diversity, inclusion, and professional growth while contributing to cutting-edge aviation projects.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of aviation principles and ability to pass UK CAA Class 1 medical.
• Experience in safety-critical situations and interface with UK MoD.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preflight, in-flight, and post-flight inspections for aircraft.
• Coordinate aircraft schedules and support customer meetings.
• Document flight deficiencies and ensure design integrity.

Skills

General aviation principles

UK flying experience

Decisiveness in safety-critical situations

Diplomatic communication

Technical knowledge of Chinook helicopter

Education

Chinook Loadmaster Brevet/Qualification

UK military CFS instructional qualification

Job description

Chinook Flight Engineer (Full or Part-time)

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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.

The Boeing Test and Evaluation Team in the United Kingdom covers Maintenance Test Flying, Experimental Test Flying and Instructional activity.

BT&E UK requires a full-time Chinook Flight Engineer (Loadmaster) for flight operations as part of Boeing’s UK Chinook programme and as a flexible team member across the Boeing Test & Evaluation portfolio. Part-time employment could also be negotiated for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

1. Delivery flying, systems testing, training, support to test flying and functional test flights on production and non-production aircraft
2. Make preflight, in-flight and post-flight inspections to ensure safe and efficient operation of aircraft
3. Perform duties as an air crew member
4. Require Flight Engineer/Crewman qualification and pass a CAA Class 1 medical
5. Coordinate aircraft schedules with Flight Operations Manager, allocate qualified flight crew, monitor schedule changes and notify crew
6. Plan and attend/facilitate meetings to communicate preflight requirements
7. Demonstrate aircraft features for customer evaluation
8. Represent Boeing Flight Operations at various locations
9. Provide aircrew advice to the Boeing Design Team and assist with product development
10. Support Boeing Flight Operations globally as needed
11. Support customer meetings
12. Participate in programme planning and safety activities
13. Identify risks, issues, opportunities; develop mitigation plans
14. Support safety process development and maintenance
15. Plan and conduct maintenance, production and acceptance test flights
16. Document flight deficiencies and coordinate resolution
17. Ensure design integrity and recommend operational changes
18. Review service issues and customer feedback to improve procedures

Qualifications and Experience

1. Knowledge of general aviation principles and UK flying experience
2. Ability to pass UK CAA Class 1 and military medical
3. Decisiveness in safety-critical situations
4. Diplomatic yet strong-minded, with UK MoD and Boeing interface experience
5. Chinook Loadmaster Brevet/Qualification (essential)
6. UK military CFS instructional qualification (desirable)
7. Technical knowledge of Chinook helicopter and other rotary/fixed-wing aircraft
8. Ability to improve strategies, processes, and coordinate with teams

Additional Details

This role is available for Full or Part-time work.

Application deadline: May 26, 2025

Relocation assistance is not provided.

Requires ability to obtain UK Security Check.

Employer will not sponsor visas.

Not a shift worker.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and offer accommodations during recruitment.