Product Repair/Modification Technician

Boeing Company; Lakenheath; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension Plan

BUPA Medical Plan

Annual incentive plan

Life insurance

Maternity leave

Job summary

Boeing seeks a Structures Mechanic to join the on-site F-15E Field Modification Team at RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom. You will execute structural modification tasks, read and interpret technical orders, and ensure airworthiness while adhering to SAFETY and QA processes.

Role requires strong problem solving, teamwork, and hands-on use of aircraft tooling. UK security clearance is a prerequisite, and 5+ years of aircraft modification or fighter aircraft experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of aircraft maintenance experience or fighter aircraft platforms experience (F-15 highly desirable).
• Ability to read and interpret technical orders, drawings, and maintenance publications.
• Formal qualification in an aircraft engineering/technical discipline.

Responsibilities

• Perform modification tasks on F-15E structures using aircraft technical orders, engineering instructions, blueprints, and other authorised publications.
• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and modify structural components; validate work and functionality.
• Interpret technical documentation (drawings, wiring diagrams, blueprints, technical orders).
• Coordinate with the maintenance controller and management to sequence and prioritise work and ensure tooling, materials, and test equipment are available.
• Assist in operational tests, ground checks, and component inspections to verify airworthiness and conformity to standards.
• Adhere to Boeing standards, QA, SMS processes and participate in audits and corrective actions.
• Complete accurate technical records, modification logs, test reports and discrepancy documentation.
• Support Lean/CI initiatives and training programs; adapt to a flexible, overtime-demanding environment.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance

Read engineering drawings

Problem solving

Teamwork

UK security clearance

Tooling proficiency

Education

Aircraft engineering qualification

Tools

Structural tooling

Job description

An opportunity has become available to join Boeing as a structures mechanic. This position is part of the on-site F-15E Field Modification Team supporting the USAF customer at RAF Lakenheath. The Boeing Team is a vital part of the support that we provide the USAF Customer. You will execute structural modification tasks applying required technical competence to deliver safe, compliant, and timely modification outcomes. The role reports to the Operations Manager - F-15E Modifications and this role is based 100% on-site at RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom. Role Responsibilities

• Modification Execution & Production Support: 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.
• Structural Modifications: Install, troubleshoot, repair, and modify structural components, validating work carried out and functionality.
• Technical Interpretation & Problem Solving: Interpret technical documentation (drawings, wiring diagrams, blueprints, technical orders).
• Work Sequencing & Coordination: 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.
• Airworthiness & Test Verification: Assist in the operational tests, ground checks, and component inspections to verify airworthiness and conformity to modification and safety standards.
• Safety, Quality & Compliance: Adhere to Boeing standards, applicable regulatory requirements, QA, and Safety Management System (SMS) processes; participate in audits and contribute to corrective actions where required.
• Documentation & Records: Complete accurate technical records, modification logs, test reports, and discrepancy documentation in line with program, customer, and regulatory requirements.
• Continuous Improvement & Training: Contribute to LEAN/BPS/CI initiatives to improve throughput and quality and participate in / support training initiatives
• Flexibility & Shift Work: Support a flexible environment with overtime as required to meet program timelines and execution demands.
  Minimum 3 years' aircraft modification or maintenance experience with demonstrated aircraft structures competence.
• Proven 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., Formal qualification in an aircraft engineering/technical discipline equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years' aircraft maintenance experience or experience on fighter aircraft platforms (F-15 highly desirable) or other military fixed-wing platforms.
• Prior experience supporting aircraft modification programs, MRO, or production environments.
• Familiarity with maintenance recording systems and tool control systems.
• Current active UK security clearance is required., This position requires the ability to obtain a UK security clearance (SC) for which UK residency is required. All information will be checked and verified., This position requires the ability to acquire UK security Clearance, for which the UK Government require 5 years consecutive residency in the UK, along the right to work in the UK. The successful candidate will hold, or have the ability to acquire, Security Clearance (SC). All information will be checked and verified.
• 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 benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being. Here's a snapshot of what we offer:
• Competitive salary and annual incentive plans
• Continuous learning - you'll develop the mindset 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
• You'll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs
• 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year
• Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution (with 5% employee contributions)
• Company paid BUPA Medical Plan
• Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks
• Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week
• 6x annual salary life insurance
• 6 weeks Paternity leave
• 52 Weeks Maternity leave
• Learning Together Programme to support your on-going personal and career development
• Access to Boeing's Well Being Programs, tool and incentives, Shift

Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)