MRO Training Coordinator

MRO Training Coordinator

Company:

Boeing Defence United Kingdom Limited

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Role Overview

BDUK is a subsidiary of the Boeing Company and currently employs over 1,400 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.

In order to provide continued support to the customer, we are looking for an VL MRO Training Coordinator to join the BDUK Maintenance, Repair Operations team and coordinate both internal and external training requirements for our Vertical Lift Maintenance personnel. 

Reporting directly to the Maintenance Delivery Manager, this role will be based at Middle Wallop but will include supporting the training requirements of BDUK personnel at AAC Middle Wallop and RAF Odiham. 

Responsibilities

The primary responsibility of the role is to manage and maintain the wide range of authorisations and training qualifications held by VL maintenance personnel on behalf of the MRO.

While we work in agile, dynamic and customer focused operational environment, 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, inclusivity, collaboration, innovation, safety and first-time quality.

• Proactively manage the maintenance authorisations for Operations Personnel
• Identify, arrange and coordinate external training providers when required.
• Deliver with the assistance of the T&A Team, the required courses when required by the operations team.
• Provide shop floor level on-the-job training for maintenance activities as required.
• Monitor development plans of apprentices and provide guidance.
• Collaborate with Training, Quality and Apprentice Teams to achieve the desired outcome.
• Collaborate seamlessly with other MRO platforms to ensure the ongoing success of BDUK MRO.
• Manage ad-hoc MRO projects as directed by Senior Leadership.
• Travel may be required based on business needs.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience in delivering aircraft maintenance training.
• Excellent communication skills that provide the ability to engage effectively with personnel at all levels.
• Demonstrable ability to effectively and proactively manage their own workload.
• Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Candidates with an appropriate mix of formal qualifications and experience appropriate to the role will be considered.

Becoming a Boeing Employee

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
• Diverse and inclusive culture - you’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs
• 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

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, colour, 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.

Security Clearance and Eligibility

Important information regarding this role: This role is for a locally hired position in the UK and candidates must have current legal authorisation to work immediately in the UK. Boeing will not attempt to obtain immigration and / or labour sponsorship for any applicants. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing US based payroll.

Please note that this role will require you to undergo a security clearance check (Security Check [SC]; please view further information about this here).

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

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.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)