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C-17 Ground Support Equipment Maintenance Technician

Brize Norton, England Job ID JR2025448165 Category Manufacturing, Repair and Maintenance Post Date Apr. 10, 2025
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Job Description

An opportunity has become available to join Boeing Defense UK as a C-17 Ground Support Equipment Maintenance Technician.

This position is part of the on-site C-17 Field Services Team supporting the Royal Air Force customer at RAF Brize Norton. The Boeing Team at Brize Norton is a vital part of the support we provide to the Royal Air Force customer. We have a team of over 100 employees who work directly for and with the C-17 operational team, providing real-time, time-critical, and dynamic assistance at the point of delivery. This is a team at the vanguard, and we are offering an opportunity for you to join that team.

This role is for employment in the Ground Support Equipment Maintenance (GSE) team. This team undertakes scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, fault finding, and repair activities that arise on the C-17 GSE. This is a critical function enabling the customer to generate the C-17, the primary strategic airlifter in Royal Air Force service. You will perform maintenance activities, fault diagnosis, and disturbed system functional tests. You will work with peers to perform tasks associated with GSE. Candidates will be responsible for ensuring established process adherence, accurate and timely work recording, and contractual/regulatory compliance. You must have completed a recognized relevant trade apprenticeship or trade training equivalent and be proficient in the interpretation of engineering drawings, workbook instructions, and technical manuals.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Assemble, disassemble, and/or modify GSE systems by changing, removing, replacing, or upgrading aerospace ground support equipment to correct failures or implement changes.

  • Provide organizational and intermediate-level scheduled and unscheduled maintenance support of C-17 GSE, test equipment, and tooling.

  • Undertake LOLER inspections.

  • Troubleshoot complex systems to isolate electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic system faults and repair faulty components within guidelines published in authorized maintenance documents.

  • Assist in the planning of scheduled maintenance.

  • Update the GSE database post-scheduled/unscheduled maintenance.

  • Perform validation/verification testing of systems and components.

  • Document procedures and established processes to ensure contractual and regulatory compliance.

Required Qualifications:

  • Previous experience in aircraft maintenance planning or production control within a Part 145 (commercial or military) maintenance organization is highly desirable

  • Proficient with Microsoft Office suite of programs. 

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and make sound decisions under pressure.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

  • Attention to detail and a commitment to upholding high standards of quality and safety in all aspects of work.

Additional Qualifications:

  • A high level of written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Experience working with limited/self-supervision.

  • Proficient computer skills, including the use of the Microsoft Office suite.

  • Forklift license.

  • Good organizational skills.

  • Attention to detail.

What Boeing offers you:

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 approach 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

  • Excellent Adoption and Parental leave options

  • 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year

  • Pension Plan with up to 9% employer contribution

  • Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks

  • Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week

  • 4x annual salary life insurance

  • Learning Together Programme to support your on-going personal and career development

  • Access to Boeing’s Well Being Programs, tool and incentives

Shift Work: This is a permanent position and offers an excellent opportunity to join the world's largest aerospace company. The shift pattern is currently Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 17:00. All information provided will be checked and may be verified. Please apply ASAP for this role, as recruitment may commence before the end date.

Work Authorization: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.

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.

Relocation:This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.


Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 03, 2025


Export Control Requirements: This is not an Export Control position.

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

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

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

Day Shift (United Kingdom)


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; 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.

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