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Maintenance Planning Engineer

Lossiemouth, Scotland Job ID JR2026500566 Category Engineering Role Type Onsite Post Date Mar. 30, 2026 Security Clearance Required
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Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. 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 Defence UK (BDUK) is looking for a Maintenance Planning Engineer to support new business requirements on the E-7 Wedgetail Aircraft.

At Boeing, we are innovators on a mission to connect, protect, explore and inspire. From the seabed to outer space, you will learn and grow; contributing to work that shapes the world. Find your future with us.

Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) is a subsidiary of the Boeing Company and currently employs over 1,400 people in the UK. We are responsible for delivering several exciting contracts to our UK defence customers including new capabilities like the E-7 AEW&C and the P-8A Maritime Patrol Aircraft, Autonomous Systems, C4ISR Services, Support for the Chinook & Apache Fleets, Logistic Information Services and Training Services and are very much in a growth phase.

Responsibilities:

As the Maintenance Planner, you’ll ensure there’s an effective and robust Aircraft Maintenance Programme for the E-7 aircraft fleet on behalf of the Mil CAM.

In your role, you shall:

  • Form part of ISTAR Air Wing Engineering (Lossiemouth) (IAWE (L)) Core Mil CAMO.

  • Support the development and improvement of continuing airworthiness processes.

  • Work collaboratively with the Mil CAMO Maintenance Manager.

  • Reconcile maintenance plans to accommodate E-7 operational requirements

  • Create and issue base maintenance and depth work packages and ensure parts and materials are scheduled.

  • Coordinate operator recovery plans for operational disruptions and develop alternative maintenance plans under the direction of the Mil CAMO.

  • Reconcile maintenance plans to accommodate E-7 operational requirements

Aside from your technical work you there is the potential to support company initiatives, for example, quality improvements, promoting a safety culture, promoting Diversity and Inclusion, mentoring and coaching, STEM outreach and a number of focus projects to support the growth of the company and its employees.

Basic Qualifications (Skills/Experience):

  • Able to obtain UK SC security clearance

  • A clear communicator with a can-do attitude who has the drive, commitment and passion to continuously improve the quality of service

  • Proven ability to drive first time quality

  • Human Factors & Error Management Continuation Training

  • TR75: CAM Skills for a Defence CAMO

  • TT08: Understanding Defence CAMO Regulations

  • ASIMS User Training

  • Resolve User Training

Preferred Qualifications (Skills/Experience):

  • Aircraft Exit/Entry Training

  • EWIS Training

  • Engineering Degree qualified

  • E7 Mechanical or Avionic “Q” course

  • B737 NG approved type course or experience

  • Structural Integrity Course

  • Propulsion Integrity Course GOLDespUser Training

  • Baines Simmons Continuing Airworthiness - Maintenance Programme Skills - TT19M01 

  • Structural Integrity Course

This position is subject to contract award


Applications for this position will be accepted until Apr. 13, 2026


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

Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)

Contingent Upon Program Reward

The position is contingent upon program award


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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  • Competitive base pay and incentive programs.
  • Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly.
  • Resources and opportunities to grow your career.
  • Up to $10,000 match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations.
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