MRO Avionic Technician

Job Description

At Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) Ltd, a subsidiary of The Boeing Company, the Avionic Technician will support the maintenance, repair and operations of major UK programmes such as Apache, Chinook, C-17, P-8A and E7 Wedgetail. The role involves ensuring process adherence, accurate work recording, and regulatory compliance within a team structure.

• Reporting to a Supervisor, conduct assigned maintenance tasks, ensuring work is performed in accordance with Approved Technical Data and properly certified in line with authorisations.
• Execute aircraft maintenance activities to meet individual schedule milestones, controlling and sequencing workloads, ensuring acceptable work standards, first‑time quality and performance measures are met.
• Deliver aircraft maintenance under Boeing’s MAA MRP Part 145 approval or under the approval of the MOD customer.
• Perform assembly, disassembly, modification or repair of aircraft systems, structures, electronics or components; upgrade aerospace components to correct failures or implement changes.
• Conduct routine troubleshooting of complex aircraft systems, such as pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical/electronic, to isolate faults and repair faulty components in accordance with authorised maintenance documents.
• Be flexible with work locations and times to ensure aircraft are delivered on time to the customer.
• Provide advice, guidance and mentoring to peers and others appropriate to their role.
• Exercise appropriate supervision for the role.
• Mitigate immediate risks, including ‘stop work’, and escape emerging risks, issues and shortfalls in a timely manner.
• Contribute to continuous improvement workshops and projects as required.
• When directed, exercise 100% oversight of work carried out by Boeing Apprentices or Trainees and provide mentor support.
• Contribute positively to an open and honest reporting culture.

There is an expectation that successful candidates will be eligible to apply for 1st signature on type within their first 3 months in the role.

Fluent written and spoken English.

• Good communication skills, with the ability to distribute and sequence technical work requirements to the team, controlling demanding workloads, whilst delivering to a high standard, and maintaining schedule.
• Understanding of interpreting technical documents, drawings and associated publications.
• 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).

• 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 environments.
• Proficient computer skills, use of the Microsoft Office suite.
• Effective teamwork ability.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 04, 2026
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This is not an Export Control position.

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

This position requires the ability to obtain United Kingdom Security Check.

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom).

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.