Fixed Wing Avionic Maintenance Technician

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Fixed Wing Avionic Maintenance Technician Company: Boeing Defence United Kingdom Limited The person chosen to fill this 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. In this role, you will be responsible for establishing process adherence, accurate, and timely work recording and contractual/regulatory compliance. Normally reporting to a supervisor, this role primarily conducts assigned maintenance tasks.  Must be capable of understanding, interpreting and implementing technical information and ensure that work/tasks completed by them have been carried out in accordance with the Approved Technical Data.  They will be responsible to control and sequence their individual workload, to ensure acceptable work standards, quality and performance. 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). Basic Qualifications: • Fluent written and spoken English Preferred Qualifications/Experience: • 1+ years of experience with aircraft maintenance • 1+ years of experience using all the following Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel and Outlook) • Recognised relevant trade apprenticeship or trade training 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. Responsibilities: • Deliver aircraft maintenance and flight line duties under Boeing’s own MAA MRP part 145 approval or under the approval of the MOD customer. • Be a flexible and proactive team member - Performing duties within the E-7 Flight Test team and the P-8A Base Maintenance MRO team. Following completion of E-7 Flight Testing this role will be absorbed into the BDUK MRO Fixed Wing Team – delivering maintenance on both P-8A and E-7. Travel to Boscombe Down will be required as part of E-7 Flight Test. • Assemble, disassemble and/or modify systems by 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 within guidelines 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 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 cu

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