Job description
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.
Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial jetliners, defence, space and security systems, and service provider of aftermarket support. We are engineers and technicians. Skilled scientists and thinkers. Bold innovators and dreamers. Join us, and build something better for yourself, for our customers and for the world.
Boeing UK is offering an exciting and challenging opportunity to join our unique ‘IET accredited Boeing Aircraft Maintenance Apprenticeship Programme’. This three-year Programme is aimed at developing highly motivated individuals into professional Aircraft Engineers and assist in the delivery of a world-class engineering maintenance operation across our various sites within the UK.
Boeing in the UK provides aircraft maintenance services to various customers in both the commercial and defence sectors. During this programme successful candidates will learn about and get practical hands on experience of maintaining aircraft on various fixed wing and rotary platforms such as the Chinook, Apache, P-8A, C-17, Boeing 737 and 787 aircraft. This unique dual traded programme will be located at the various sites Boeing operates in the UK throughout the programme, so a willingness to travel, live and work in different locations is essential.
The chosen candidates will study towards their Level 3 Development Technical Knowledge Qualification, as well as a Level 2 and 3 Development Competence Qualification in Aircraft Maintenance and other specialist training. During the apprenticeship, candidates will be trained in all disciplines (airframe, propulsion and avionics) of fixed wing and rotary aircraft maintenance.
Tasks you will carry out:
- Perform routine scheduled aircraft maintenance.
- Perform unscheduled defect rectification.
- Perform aircraft modifications.
- Use and follow approved maintenance documentation.
- Adhere to Health & Safety policies and procedures.
- Work to given time scales.
- Work alongside skilled engineers to provide you with the knowledge needed to become fully trained.
- You will also be expected to respond quickly to changing demands throughout your working day.
Course Outline
Year 1 working towards Level 3 Development Technical Knowledge qualification and completion of Level 2 Foundation Competence qualification at International Centre for Aerospace Training (ICAT). Accommodation is provided during this time.
Years 2 and 3 working towards Level 3 Development Competence qualification and completion of Level 3 Development Technical Knowledge qualification, with on the job training, rotating every 6 months, at one of our Boeing UK sites which may include; MoD Boscombe Down, AAC Middlewallop, RAF Odiham, RAF Brize Norton, RAF Lossiemouth and London Gatwick.
Additional outcomes:
- Delivering increased productivity.
- Support companywide continuous improvement initiatives.
- Working with people at all levels of the organisation.
- Promote and support Boeing STEM Strategy and Priorities.
The successful candidate will work within a team whilst demonstrating personal drive and motivation to deliver results.
Skills Required
Be a highly motivated individual with the following skills:
- Two-Way Communication.
- Adaptability.
- Problem Solving.
- Engagement.
- Teamwork.
- Be able to work on own initiative.
- Have good organisation and time keeping skills.
Personal Qualities
- Willing to learn new skills and adapt to change.
- Have a passion for engineering.
- Flexibility to work at various UK Boeing sites.
Entry Level Requirements
- Minimum of x5 GCSEs grade A*-C/9-4 (or equivalent) one of which is to be in Science (preferably Physics).
- GCSE Mathematics at a minimum of C/5 grade.
- GCSE English at a minimum of C/5 grade.
- National SCQF Level 5 – Scotland.
- 3 A Levels (Highers in Scotland) or BTEC equivalent.
All information provided will be checked and verified.
Please apply ASAP for this role as recruitment may commence before the end date.
Important information regarding this requisition: This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. CANDIDATES MUST HAVE CURRENT LEGAL AUTHORIZATION TO WORK IMMEDIATELY IN THE UNITED KINGDOM. BOEING WILL NOT ATTEMPT TO OBTAIN IMMIGRATION AND LABOR SPONSORSHIP FOR ANY APPLICANTS. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll.
Export Control Requirements: Not an export control position
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; color, 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. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process.