Ch47 Chinook Team Lead - Odiham, United Kingdom - BOEING

BOEING

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Odiham, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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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.

Introduction:

Major UK programmes such as Apache, Chinook, C-17, P-8A and Wedgetail are supported and delivered by Boeing Defence UK (BDUK), a subsidiary of The Boeing Company.

Employing more than 1,400 people, BDUK also provides engineering sustainment and support for aircraft in service with the UK armed forces, along with virtual and instructor-led training.

Leveraging our established defence business in the UK, and blending our local expertise with our 'One Boeing' global approach, BDUK is well positioned to support the UK with its current and future defence and security challenges.

As a BDUK employee, you will have access to flexible benefits packages, employee incentive programs and study assistance.

You will also have access to many resources that you will be able to access in order to inform and support your development throughout your career with us.

While we work in agile and dynamic engineering environments, your wellbeing is important to us and we strive to find a healthy life balance and ethical team culture with a strong emphasis on openness, collaboration, innovation, safety and first-time quality.

First arriving in the UK 40 years ago, BDUK maintains the UK's Chinook fleet of 60 helicopters under the Through Life Customer Support (TLCS) contract, the Digital Automatic Flight Control System (DAFCS) upgrade programme and the Chinook Engine Support Arrangement (CESA).

Responsibilities:

Forward support delivering Primary maintenance.
Leads the assembly, disassembly and modification of systems by overseeing the change, removal, replacement or upgrade of aerospace vehicle components to correct failures or implement changes.
Oversees assembly, disassembly or overhaul.
Configures aerospace vehicles and bench test equipment.
Directs troubleshooting of complex pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical systems to isolate mechanical or electrical faults and repair faulty components.
Oversees validation/verification testing of systems and components.
Documents procedures and established processes to ensure contractual and regulatory compliance (e.g., repairs, test results, applicable modifications and inspection results).
Inspects components and verifies repairs for flight worthiness requirements.
Leads and supervises others to perform tasks associated with the safe handling of an aerospace vehicle (e.g. jacking, towing, system operations).
Provides training and mentors others. Works under mínimal direction.

Qualifications:

Ideally you will have extensive experience working on Military Aircraft and be familiar with Boeing specifications and drawings
Have experience supervising a team of aircraft technicians
Strong communication skills (both written and oral)
Experience with working with limited supervision
Good organizational skills
Attention to detail

Work Authorisation:

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 (SC) for which UK residency is required. All information will be checked and verified.

What Boeing offers you

As a BDUK employee, you will have the freedom to choose a healthy work-life balance through flexible working arrangements, incentive programmes and access to a range of resources and tools to support your growth and wellbeing.

This includes our industry-leading Boeing Learning Together program which offers generous funding to help you enhance your skills — and learn new ones — at hundreds of accredited colleges and universities across the globe.

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 mindset 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 up to 6% employer contribution

Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks
Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week