F-15 Structures Modification Technician - On-Site UK

Boeing Co.; Lakenheath; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days + UK public holidays and a UK冬

Pension Plan with up to 10% employer贡献

Company paid BUPA Medical Plan

Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for 26 w

Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of salary

6x annual salary life insurance

6 weeks Paternity leave

52 Weeks Maternity leave

Well Being Programs

Job summary

Boeing Defence United Kingdom Limited is seeking a Product Repair/Modification Technician to join the on-site F-15E Field Modification Team at RAF Lakenheath. You will execute structural modification tasks, reading technical publications and using engineering drawings to modify aircraft structures in a safe and compliant manner.

The role requires hands-on tooling experience, strong problem-solving and teamwork, and a commitment to quality and safety standards in a multi-discipline environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ aircraft modification or maintenance experience with demonstrated aircraft structures competence.
• Ability to read and interpret technical orders, engineering drawings, and maintenance publications.
• Hands-on experience using structural and standard aircraft tooling.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills; ability to work in a multi-discipline environment supporting modification programs.

Responsibilities

• Perform modification tasks on F-15E structures in support of the statement of work, using aircraft technical orders, engineering instructions, blueprints, and other authorised publications.
• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and modify structural components, validating work carried out and functionality.
• Interpret technical documentation (drawings, wiring diagrams, blueprints, technical orders).
• Coordinate with the maintenance controller and management to sequence and prioritise work; ensure tooling, materials, and test equipment are available for scheduled and emergent tasks.
• Assist in the operational tests, ground checks, and component inspections to verify airworthiness and conformity to modification and safety standards.
• Adhere to Boeing standards, applicable regulatory requirements, QA, and Safety Management System (SMS) processes; participate in audits and contribute to corrective actions where required.
• Complete accurate technical records, modification logs, test reports, and discrepancy documentation in line with program, customer, and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to LEAN/BPS/CI initiatives to improve throughput and quality and participate in / support training initiatives.
• Support a flexible environment with overtime as required to meet program timelines and execution demands.

Skills

Aircraft structures

Technical orders

Engineering drawings

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Formal qualification in aircraft engineering/technical discipline

Tools

Aircraft tooling

Job description

Boeing Defence United Kingdom Limited is seeking a Product Repair/Modification Technician to join the on-site F-15E Field Modification Team at RAF Lakenheath. You will execute structural modification tasks, reading technical publications and using engineering drawings to modify aircraft structures in a safe and compliant manner.

The role requires hands-on tooling experience, strong problem-solving and teamwork, and a commitment to quality and safety standards in a multi-discipline environment.