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Apache Maintenance Instructor

Wattisham, England; Middle Wallop, England Job ID JR2026502119 Category Engineering Role Type Onsite Post Date Mar. 24, 2026 Security Clearance Required
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Job Description

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Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) is a subsidiary of the Boeing Company and currently employs over 2100 people in the UK. BDUK is responsible for delivering several exciting contracts to our UK defence customers including many training services. As the company grows, we have a need to expand our current Training Capability in the Vertical Lift domain. This is an exciting time to join a growing team of training experts.

This role is for a Maintenance Instructor (trade agnostic) based at the Apache Academy, Wattisham Flying Station.  Reporting to the Training Delivery Manager, the role will require the individual to become an essential member of a team of nine maintenance training instructors.  The team deliver Apache maintenance training to the MoD customer and BDUK MRO technicians across a wide spectrum of engineering ability: from basic technician, through to engineering manager.

You will be working in a highly regulated and safety conscious environment and as such everything you do will be to the highest standard and always in compliance with company procedures and applicable regulations.

Job Role:

The Maintenance Instructor is required to deliver theory and practical maintenance training as a contracted deliverable for the Rotary Wing Enterprise contract.  You will be required to deliver training at two sites: Wattisham and Middle Wallop.  

Responsibilities:

  • Deliver theory and practical training in both aircraft and avionic trade subjects.

  • Deliver practical training across aircraft and avionic trade disciplines.

  • Carry out the duties of course co-ordinator.

  • Assist BDUK Training and Mulitmedia Services team in the development and review of contracted courseware.

  • Have a working knowledge of the ISO 9001 and DSAT standards relevant to their work environments.

  • Carry out corrective maintenance as required on the Maintenance Training Equipment.

  • Demonstrate Boeing Values and Behaviours.

  • Support internal and external audits as required.

  • Participate in Continuous Improvement projects and lead activities when required.

In order to achieve the contracted level of service to the customer this position requires flexibility of approach within your areas of responsibility, to ensure all necessary tasks are completed.  On occasions this may require a variation to normal working routine, which could include evening, or weekend working.  Delivery is primarily at the Wattisham Apache Academy in Suffolk, but there is a regular requirement to deliver training to BDUK’s Operations team at the Middle Wallop Apache Academy in Hampshire.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • IT proficient specifically Microsoft Office 365 applications.

  • The ability to obtain UK Security Clearance

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

  • Significant experience as an aircraft or avionic technician working on vertical lift platforms, ideally with extensive experience on Apache.

  • Minimum Level 3 Education & Training qualification.

  • Experience of instruction/teaching, ideally on military aircraft.

  • Ability and willingness to cross-train to the opposite trade discipline in order to teach subjects and deliver practical training ordinarily delivered by the other trade.

  • The ability to communicate with technical personnel from multiple skill areas, cultures and functions.

  • Skill and ability to: collect, organise and analyse data; summarise findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources.

What Boeing offers you:

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 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

  • 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year!

  • Pension Plan with 10% 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

  • 6x annual salary life insurance

  • Learning Together Programme to support your ongoing personal and career development

  • Access to Boeing’s Well Being Programs, tool and incentives

  • Parental leave options are available!

Other appropriate background, experience and qualifications may be deemed acceptable


Applications for this position will be accepted until Apr. 07, 2026


Export Control Details:

Non – US based job

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

Day Shift (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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