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Find your future with us.Introduction:Boeing Defence United Kingdom (BDUK), through its Aircraft Support Programme, provides design and sustainment support services to multiple rotary and fixed wing aircraft including, AH-64E, CH-47, C-17, P8-A and E-7.
Boeing employs over 2,000 people across the UK at numerous sites, and the company is experiencing solid organic growth.We are currently looking for an experienced Avionics/Electrical Support Engineer to join the BDUK Long Term Training and Support Service (LTTSS) In-Service Engineering and Supportability team.
This will be located at Wattisham Flying Station and the Army Aviation Centre Middle Wallop, in support the UK’s fleet of AH-64E Apache helicopters.Position responsibilities:The Avionic/Electrical Support Engineer is primarily responsible for AH-64 Apache Weapons Systems, Fire Control/Sighting Systems, Data Management System, Airframe Electrical Systems, EWIS, Environmental Control System, Flight Control System, HUMS systems and Avionic systems.In this role you will lead and provide advice in the execution of maintenance in accordance with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) UK AH-64E ADS, along with Boeing standard procedures, processes, and practices.
You will support the customer by providing procedures, advice and associated technical data to perform in service maintenance, repairs and fault diagnostics.
You will conduct research on technical, operational and quality issues and lead analytical investigations to evaluate user and supplier reported discrepancies that cannot be resolved by the customer.
This is a full-time role based at Middle Wallop.As part of the In-Service support function of LTTSS, you will coordinate between Maintenance Organisations, the Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation, Engineering Authority, Air Systems Coordinating Design Authority, suppliers and BDUK functions.
The individual will provide technical support to company products and perform troubleshooting procedures for multiple systems and resolve maintenance and operational issues.
You will comply with Regulatory Articles, Defence Standards, company policies, processes and procedures for developing maintenance data for post-delivery aircraft modifications and repairs.
If authorized to do so you will design interim and final engineering solutions, including the associated engineering analysis.You will apply knowledge of technical publications and instructions to provide resolutions to customer queries (e.g.
UK Interactive Electronic Technical Manual [IETM], Repair Parts Special Tool List [RPSTL], USG Technical Manuals [TMs], DAP 101C-3101 publications, Wiring Illuminator, Service Modifications[SM], Technical Instructions [TI] and Product Notifications [PN]).
You will apply engineering knowledge of Avionic/Electrical system design to analyse, develop and maintain technical data to resolve problems for aircraft components and systems to support safe and efficient operation.The individual will be responsible in actively supporting Cost Reduction Initiative (CRI), Continuous Improvement (CI) and Employee Engagement type events.
When required you may also be directed to conduct “Over and Above” tasking for the benefit of the team and organisation e.g.
conduct best practice activity to maintain and improve standards for all Boeing engineering functions.Experience, Skills and QualificationsRequired:A significant amount of demonstrated AH-64 Apache (Mk1, D or E model) or Rotary Wing experience and knowledge in aircraft maintenance procedures, practices, engineering drawings, standards and specifications to support the sustainment of AH-64E Apache.
This shall cover all weapon control and release, avionics and electrical systems.
Due to the complex integration of the airframe mechanical systems and engines with the data management system, a high level systems knowledge of the mechanical aspects of the AH-64 is desirable.An extensive knowledge of repair, maintenance, and retrofit processes and practices.Extensive and specialized knowledge of UK MOD / Army aircraft maintenance processes, policies, organisation, capabilities, practices, support resources, preferences, problems, and other constraints in order to effectively represent the customer within the Boeing Company.Preferred:Knowledge and experience of MoD projects, preferably AH-64 Apache related is advantageous.Knowledge of the Manual of Maintenance and Airworthiness Processes (MAM-P), associated MAA Regulatory Publications (MRP) and Defence Standards pertaining to maintenance, aircraft repairs and pre and post-delivery aircraft modifications.Extensive and specialised ability to analyse and interpret product data (e.g.
Engineering drawings, Part Lists, Supplier data, Wiring Diagrams and Schematics)Ability to research and apply engineering principles to determine solutions to technical, operational and quality issues.Strong customer focus with the capacity to communicate effectively with relevant stakeholders in order to resolve problems.Effective collaboration with team members, other employees and external customers.
Placing higher priority on team and organisation goals above personal goals is essential.Ability to direct, communicate clearly, delegate and ensure performance of assigned responsibilities and tasks as a project team leader.An understanding of financial performance metrics, and ability to apply cost and schedule variance analysis techniques.Previous experience with UK MOD Resolve and GOLDesp is desirable.An Engineering degree with CEng or IEng registration is desired, or a significant amount of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in the field of helicopter depth and fleeted maintenance.Work Authorisation: This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK.
Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work immediately in the United Kingdom.
Boeing will not attempt to obtain Immigration and labour sponsorship for any applicants.
Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S.
based payroll.
Security Clearance: This position requires the ability to obtain a UK security Clearance.Visa Status and Relocation: This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK.
Relocation benefits are not available.
Successful candidates must have existing / ability to obtain legal authorisation to work in the UK for continued employment.Export Control Requirements: Not an export control positionEqual 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.