Job Description
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The Boeing Test and Evaluation Team in the United Kingdom covers Maintenance Test Flying, Experimental Test Flying and Instructional activity.
BT&E UK require a full time Chinook Flight Engineer (Crewman) to assist the team in supporting the UK Chinook modification programs.
The role will have the following key responsibilities:
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- Delivery flying, systems testing, training, support to test flying and functional test flights on production and non-production aircraft
- Make preflight, in-flight and post flight inspections, to ensure safe and efficient operation of aircraft
- Perform the duties as an air crew member
- Coordinate aircraft schedules with Flight Operations Manager, allocates qualified flight crew, monitors flight schedule changes and notifies flight crew
- Plans, attends/facilitates meetings to communicate preflight requirements
- Demonstrate competitive and technical features of aircraft for customer evaluation
- Represent Boeing Flight Operations at Middle Wallop, RAF Odiham, MOD Boscombe Down, Fleetlands and other locations
- Provide aircrew advice to the Boeing Design Team and assist with product development
- Periodic support to Boeing Flight Operations at other global Boeing sites as required
- Support customer meetings
- Participate in programme planning and support for safety activities
- Identify risks, issues and opportunities and support the development of mitigation plans
- Support the further development and maintenance of safety process
- Plan and conduct maintenance, production and acceptance test flights
- Identify and document flight deficiencies and coordinate resolution
- Ensure design integrity and recommend changes based on operational considerations
- Review service related issues and customer feedback to continuously improve production check procedures and documentation
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- Be fully aware of general aviation principles and ideally have detailed experience of flying in the UK
- Able to pass a CAA Class 1, FAA Class 2 and UK Military medical as solo Flight Engineer (Crewman)
- Able to identify when safety within the flying environment may be compromised and can be relied upon to act decisively to improve aviation safety
- The role will have significant UK MoD and wider Boeing interface and therefore a person who is diplomatic whilst being strong minded is required
Preferred Qualifications:
- Weapon System Operator Brevet Qualified Helicopter Crewman
- Previously held Chinook Certificate of Qualification on type
- DAFCS experience is desirable
- A UK military CFS instructional qualification is desirable but not essential
- Detailed technical knowledge of the Chinook helicopter. The candidate would also benefit from experience on other rotary / fixed wing aircraft
- Able to effectively execute and seek opportunities to improve strategies, processes and project plans. Assist with removal of obstacles by identifying where help is needed and coordinating with the appropriate leaders and team members
Work Authorisation: 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. 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 for which the Government requires UK Citizenship.
Relocation: This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.