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Avionic Supervisor

Middle Wallop, England Job ID JR2025445281 Category Manufacturing, Repair and Maintenance Post Date Feb. 23, 2025
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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.

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. 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 for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us!

Role Requirements


The role of the Avionic Supervisor position will form part of a Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) organization 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.

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 escalate 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.

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 displaying appropriate behaviours including Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Preferred Person Specification

  • 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).
  • You will ideally 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 practise within their teams.

Becoming a Boeing Defence UK Employee

As a Boeing Defence UK employee, you’ll have the freedom to choose a healthy work-life balance through flexible working arrangements and incentive programmes, and you’ll have access to a range of resources and tools to support your professional growth, health, and wellbeing.

The Boeing benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial, and social wellbeing. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:

  • 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
  • Diverse and inclusive culture - you’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.

Security Clearance and Eligibility

Important information regarding this role: This role is for a locally hired position in the UK and candidates must have current legal authorisation to work immediately in the UK. Boeing will not attempt to obtain immigration and / or labour sponsorship for any applicants. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing US based payroll.


Applications for this position will be accepted until Mar. 09, 2025


Export Control Requirements: This is not an Export Control position.

Relocation

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.

Shift

Shift Worker (United Kingdom)


Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.

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