Ground Crew Technician

Boeing Company; Great Bricett; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer is seeking a Vertical Lift MRO Aircraft Ground Crew based in the United Kingdom. The candidate will ensure compliance with processes and regulations while delivering aircraft handling activities. Qualifications include relevant trade training and the ability to obtain a UK security clearance. Great benefits offered including competitive salary and annual incentive plans.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual incentive plans

Excellent Adoption and Parental leave options

Pension Plan with up to 9% employer contribution

Learning Together Programme for personal development

Qualifications

• Must possess good communication skills.
• Experience in aviation and aircraft handling is required.
• Ability to obtain UK security clearance necessary.

Responsibilities

• Deliver aircraft handling and movements activities including starts/shutdowns and refuelling.
• Contribute to continuous improvement workshops.
• Exercise oversight of work carried out by Apprentices or Trainees.

Skills

Good communication skills

Understanding of technical documents

Aircraft handling and movements

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

Recognised relevant trade training

Job description

BDUK is a subsidiary of the Boeing Company and currently employs over 2000 people in the UK. BDUK is responsible for delivering several exciting contracts to our UK Defence customers including E-7 AEW&C, P-8A Maritime Patrol Aircraft, C4ISTAR Services, Through Life Support for the Chinook and Apache Fleets, Logistic Information Services and Training Services. In order to provide continued support to the customer, we are looking for a Vertical Lift (VL) MRO Aircraft Ground Crew, who will form part of a Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) organisation within BDUK at Wattisham Airfield, working as part of a team in support of our key programmes. The individual will be responsible for ensuring established process adherence, accurate and timely work recording and contractual/regulatory compliance. The role requires an individual with good communication skills, with the ability to distribute and sequence technical work requirements to their team, controlling demanding workloads, whilst delivering to a high standard, and maintaining schedule. The candidate must be capable of understanding and interpreting technical documents, drawings and associated publications. They must possess a working knowledge of MAA Regulatory Articles (RA), MAA Regulatory Publication (MRP) Part 145, aviation Quality Assurance (QA) and Safety Management System (SMS) and the application of these requirements within their area of responsibility, accountability and authority (RAA). Reporting to a Supervisor, this role primarily conducts assigned tasks. Must be capable of understanding, interpreting and implementing technical information and ensuring that work/tasks completed have been carried out in accordance with the Approved Technical Data and conducted in line with their authorisations. The role requires knowledge of aircraft handling and movements activities, practices and techniques. Will be responsible for executing aircraft starts/shutdowns, refuelling, handling and ground movements activities to meet individual schedule milestones, as well as controlling and sequencing individual workloads and ensuring acceptable work standards, safety standards, first time quality and performance measures are met.

Responsibilities

• Deliver aircraft handling and movements activities including aircraft starts/shutdowns and refuelling, under Boeing's own MAA MRP Part 145 approval or under the approval of the MOD customer.
• Work as part of a small team within the organisation and liaise/coordinate with other departments when necessary.
• Be flexible with work locations and work times to ensure aircraft are delivered on time to the customer.
• Provide advice, guidance and mentoring to peers and others appropriate to their role.
• Exercise, or work under, appropriate supervision for the role.
• Mitigate immediate risks including 'stop work' as well as escalating emerging risks, issues and shortfalls in a timely manner.
• Contribute to continuous improvement workshops and projects as required.
• Where directed, exercise 100% oversight of work carried out by Boeing Apprentices or Trainees as well as Apprentice/Trainee mentoring.
• Contribute positively to our open and honest reporting culture.
• Support the Operations management team to conduct tasks for the benefit of the business including Continuous Improvement, FOD prevention and general workplace housekeeping activities.

Qualifications

• Recognised relevant trade training.
• Knowledge of general aircraft handling and movement activities and processes applicable to the aviation environment (Human Factors, FOD control, tool control, health & safety & COSHH).
• Experience in either commercial or defence would be considered.
• Proficient computer skills, use of the Microsoft Office suite.
• Be an effective team member displaying appropriate behaviours including Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
• Previous aviation experience / Military experience, desirable but not essential.
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions throughout the year.
• Position requires the ability to obtain a UK security clearance (SC) for which UK residency is required. All information will be checked and verified.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual incentive plans
• Continuous learning - you'll develop the approach 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
• Excellent Adoption and Parental leave options
• 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year
• Pension Plan with up to 9% 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