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Boeing Defence UK Limited (BDUK) is a subsidiary of the Boeing Company and currently employs over 1,800 people in the UK. BDUK is responsible for delivering several exciting contracts to our UK Defence customers including E-7 AEW&C, P-8A Maritime Patrol Aircraft, C4ISTAR Services, Through Life Support for the Chinook and Apache Fleets, Logistic Information Services and Training Services.
The BDUK MRO, Engineering and Quality staff are required to be authorized in accordance with BDUK MAA Approvals; this equates to approximately 700 staff. This role provides the authorization co-ordination of all staff across all sites where an approval is held. The mechanical role also delivers training directly related to the authorisations issued. This includes administration, planning and delivery of the monthly induction for technicians (Engineers and Quality staff) joining the Chinook/Apache aircraft and component maintenance teams.
Principal Tasks
The principal tasks for this role unless otherwise directed by the BDUK SQM or Training and Authorisations Lead are:
Authorisations Co-ordinator – To co-ordinate all requests for authorisations for staff relating to the BDUK MRP Part-145 and Part M (Multi-Air System)
Process FM-BDUK-242(CENTRIK) authorisation applications in a timely manner in accordance with the Training and Authorisations (T&A Manual); ensuring that all the evidence is present and meets the criteria as defined in the FM-BDUK-582 (Competency Criteria Matrix) Updating Training and Authorisation records as requested by FM-BDUK-242(CENTRIK) Tracking the progress of all 242’s which the TA Co-ordinator has processed Be able to state the progress of all in-work 242’s submitted to the T&A Groupbox applicable to Apache Maintaining effective communications with authorisation applicants and licence holders Signing the FM-BDUK-242(CENTRIK) on behalf of T&A as having completed the Authorisation application process Preparing the Centrik authorisation licence, ready for the holder’s signature To issue authorisations iaw the Training and Authorisations manual To administer revocations and concessions in respects to BDUK authorisations
Authorisations and Training Centrik
To administer all authorisations and training within Centrik with respect to MRP Part-145 and Part M authorised staff (Includes support staff such as Quality, Engineering and Logistics):
Carry out reviews of Centrik data in conjunction with MRO to ensure all authorisations and associated training are in date Action any Centrik ‘Pending updates’ on a daily basis Review any Centrik Authorisation applications sent to the Authorisations Groupbox on a daily basis and prioritise processing as required Monitor T&A Groupbox and highlight specific communications to T&A Lead as appropriate Process Authorisations requests promptly as defined in the T&A Manual To be competent in all aspects of Centrik with regards to Training and Authorisations Update Centrik iaw the Training and Authorisations manual, including creating new training, authorisation and other evidence records
Training Instructor
To deliver training relative to MRP Part-145 requirements and within trade and Subject Matter Expertise (Multi-Air System)
Delivering training in accordance with published training syllabus Assist with TA Lead and Training Services for developing instructor best practice within Training and Authorisation Team Developing and mentoring other instructors authorised to deliver training on behalf of Training and Authorisations. Conduct CPD to continually develop instructor capabilities for self Update personnel records on Centrik post training
Author of Training Syllabus
To be the author for Training Syllabus related to your area of skills and expertise
Authoring training Syllabus iaw documented information relating to the subject Creation of PowerPoint training packages Carry out reviews and where required amend training packages administered by the T&A team
Secondary Tasks
Documentation reviews –Assist with the review of proposals, contracts, Military Aviation Authority Regulatory Publications (MRP), program and customer requirements in order to identify training and authorisations needs.
Process reviews / updates – To generate, review and update processes relating to training and engineering authorisations for approval by the process owner.
Non-Conformance Management – Manage all non-conformances raised against areas within your responsibility. Identify root causes and corrective and preventive action for all non-conformances raised and report progress and the Corrective Action, Preventive Action (CAPA) board.
Additional Activities
Continuous Improvement – identify opportunities for improvement within existing conditions and processes through the review of metrics, data and performance measures and assist in the implementation of solutions.
Delivery of training is one of their Primary roles?
Essential Training and Experience
- Level 3 qualification (or above) in Aviation Maintenance
- Aerospace / Defence Training background
- Demonstrably competent in the application of IT and experience in writing reports using software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams
- Ability to learn and work with new software tools such as Centrik
- Ability to work autonomously
- Good Communicator
- Flexible/Adaptable
Desirable Training and Experience
- Defence Train the Trainer Qualification or Level 3 Teaching Qualification
- Rotorcraft knowledge and experience
- MRP Part-145 Training
- Quality Management techniques and Tools
Security Clearance: This position requires the ability to obtain a UK security clearance for which UK residency is required
What Boeing Offers You:
- 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.
- 23 days annual leave, plus UK public holidays, and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year.
- Pension plan with up to 10 employer contribution.
- Company-paid BUPA medical plan.
- Short-term sickness: 100 pay for the first 26 weeks.
- Long-term Sickness: 66.67 of annual salary from 27th week.
- 6 x annual salary life insurance.
- Learning Together Programme to support your on-going personal and career development.
Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 29, 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 a security clearance post-start. See job description for details.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)
Equal Opportunity Employer:
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