MRO Avionics Supervisor

Boeing; Odiham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing Defence United Kingdom Limited is seeking an Avionics Supervisor to lead a small team of aircraft technicians within the MRO environment, ensuring compliance with RA/QA standards and company procedures. The role combines technical leadership with supervision of daily maintenance activities, scheduling, and documentation accuracy.

The ideal candidate will have a recognised trade apprenticeship, strong aviation knowledge, and the ability to obtain UK security clearance.

Qualifications

• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Recognised relevant trade apprenticeship or trade experience equivalent.
• Knowledge of general aircraft maintenance and processes in aviation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver aircraft maintenance under MAA MRP Part 145 approvals or MOD customer oversight.
• Disassemble/assemble and modify systems, components as required.
• Troubleshoot complex aircraft systems (pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical/electronic).
• Coordinate work location and times to meet delivery deadlines.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to peers and junior staff.
• Exercise supervision and oversight of trainee/apprentice work.
• Identify and mitigate risks; stop-work if needed.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects.
• Mentor apprentices/trainees as directed and foster open reporting culture.

Skills

English fluency

Education

Trade apprenticeship

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

MRO Avionics Supervisor Company: Boeing Defence United Kingdom Limited Company: Boeing Defence United Kingdom Limited Major UK programmes such as Apache, Chinook, C-17, P-8A and E7 Wedgetail are supported and delivered by Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) Ltd, a subsidiary of The Boeing Company. Employing more than 1,700 people, BDUK also provides engineering sustainment and support for aircraft in service with the UK armed forces, along with virtual and instructor-led training. Leveraging our established defence business in the UK, and blending our local expertise with our ‘One Boeing’ global approach. BDUK is well positioned to support the UK with its current and future defence and security challenges.

The Role

The role of the Avionics Supervisor position will form part of a Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) organisation within BDUK, 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. Reporting to an Operations Lead, this role provides direct control, oversight, mentoring and is responsible for carrying out supervision of technicians in the execution of their maintenance activities. Will have a proven technical knowledge and the ability to supervise, plan, sequence, distribute and control technical work for a small group of aircraft technicians. Will be able to provide effective leadership, direction and guidance as and when required. Will ensure the standards/certification of all associated aircraft paperwork completed by their team has been completed IAW company procedures. Must hold or be able to obtain company supervisory authorisations on the aircraft type being worked on, independent inspections and fulfil their individual tasks within the scope of their authorisation. Will adopt a collaborative approach to their work and role model Airmanship, Husbandry and H&S practice within their teams. 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).

Responsibilities

• Deliver aircraft maintenance under Boeing’s own MAA MRP Part 145 approval or under the approval of the MOD customer.
• Assembly, disassembly and/or modification of systems, changing, removing, replacing and/or upgrading aerospace vehicle components to correct failures or implement changes.
• Perform routine troubleshooting of complex aircraft systems, such as pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical/electronic to isolate faults and repair faulty components IAW technical information published in authorised maintenance documents.
• Be flexible with work locations and work times to ensure aircraft are delivered on time to 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 escape 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.

Basic Qualifications

• Fluent written and spoken English

Preferred Experience

• Recognised relevant trade apprenticeship or trade experience equivalent
• Knowledge of general aircraft maintenance 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 within an inclusive working culture

Eligibility & Additional Information

• This position requires the ability to obtain a UK security Clearance for which the UK Government requires UK residency.
• The successful candidate will hold, or have the ability to obtain, Security Clearance (SC).
• 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.
• Contingent Upon Award Program: This position is not contingent upon program award.
• Shift: Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)

Company Culture

Boeing is committed to protecting, connecting and exploring our world and beyond, safely and sustainably. 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 that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive of every teammate, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.