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 has a long-standing presence in Scotland at RAF Lossiemouth, home to the UK's P-8 Poseidon and future E-7 Wedgetail fleet. Over 200 personnel maintain the aircraft and train crews, and two major infrastructure projects with the local supply chain have been completed to support these aircraft. The Royal Air Force's fleet of P-8A Poseidons secures the seas around the UK and abroad, conducting maritime patrols, anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare, surveillance, and long-range search and rescue.


The Fixed wing Operations team is a diverse and exciting environment based in RAF Lossiemouth. Boeing Defence UK deliver a fixed wing maintenance solution to the MOD, providing skills and qualified personnel to maintain aircraft, and support onsite activity.


BDUK has an exciting opportunity to fill this permanent position, and we are looking for a Maintenance controller to join the Maintenance support team. Based out of RAF Lossiemouth, working shifts, this opportunity will see successful candidates become part of a highly dedicated, committed team delivering maintenance in a very dynamic environment. The position of Maintenance Controller is key within our fixed wing Operations team in Lossiemouth delivering the ASP contract on the P8-A aircraft, and a vital part of our P145 approval and delivery KPI.

Responsibilities:

Co-ordinate supporting functions and lead team meetings communicating help needed and reporting out to leadership. Manage outside supporting agencies to support aircraft maintenance. Communicate and update internal and external stake holders of aircraft status. Manage and drive delivery of the daily maintenance schedule. Make key decisions concerning aircraft maintenance.

Qualifications/Experience:

Required

Line or Base maintenance experience P8 Type course (or equivalent experience) Must have the ability to gain co-ordination authorisations in accordance with the T&A manual Proficient computer skills, use of the Microsoft Office suite Excellent and proven communication skills across all areas of business Knowledge of MAA Regulatory Articles, MAA Regulatory Publications Part 145, BDUK MRP MOE, Aviation QA, and SMS processes.

Desirable

12 months of experience working on a military platform. Aircraft maintenance experience ideally on fixed wing narrow body aircraft (737 Commercial or 737 Military Commercial Derivative) Stakeholder management experience Resource and maintenance planning knowledge

Becoming a Boeing Defence UK Employee

As a Boeing Defence UK employee, you'll have the freedom to choose a healthy work-life balance through flexible working arrangements and incentive programmes, and you'll have access to a range of resources and tools to support your professional growth, health, and wellbeing.


The Boeing benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial, and social wellbeing. Here's a snapshot of what we offer:

Competitive salary, with annual incentive plans, including access to a pension plan with up to 10% employer contribution. Access to a wide-range of free learning courses and tools to support your professional development. Inclusive culture, with a range of societies that you can get involved in. Annual leave entitlement of 23 days, plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year. Company-paid private healthcare medical plan (BUPA Medical Plan) and annual health assessment entitlement. Enhanced sickness pay. Business-leading maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave. Access to a life insurance entitlement of six times your annual salary. Access to a wide-range of physical, emotional, financial, and social wellbeing programmes, tools, and incentives.

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).



Applications for this position will be accepted until

Sept. 12, 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

Shift Worker (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.