MRO Mechanical Supervisor

About the Position

Bring your ideas to life 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.

The Role:

The role of the Mechanical Supervisor position will form part of a Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) organisation within Boeing Defence UK (BDUK), working as part of a team in support of our key programmes. The individual will be responsible for ensuring established process adherence, accurate and timely work recording, and contractual/regulatory compliance.

Reporting to an Operations Lead, this role provides direct control, oversight, mentoring, and supervision of technicians in the execution of their maintenance activities. The individual will have a proven technical knowledge and the ability to supervise, plan, sequence, distribute, and control technical work for a small group of aircraft technicians. The role will ensure the standards/certification of all associated aircraft paperwork completed by their team has been completed in accordance with company procedures.

Responsibilities

• Deliver aircraft maintenance under Boeing’s own MAA MRP Part 145 approval or under the approval of the MOD customer.
• Assembly, disassembly, and/or modification of systems, changing, removing, replacing, and/or upgrading aerospace vehicle components to correct failures or implement changes.
• Perform routine troubleshooting of complex aircraft systems, such as pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical/electronic to isolate faults and repair faulty components in accordance with technical information published in authorised maintenance documents.
• Be flexible with work locations and work times to ensure aircraft are delivered on time to customer.
• Provide advice, guidance, and mentoring to peers and others appropriate to their role.
• Exercise, or work under appropriate supervision for the role.
• Mitigate immediate risks including ‘stop work’ as well as escalate emerging risks, issues, and shortfalls in a timely manner.
• Contribute to continuous improvement workshops and projects as required.
• Where directed, exercise 100% oversight of work carried out by Boeing Apprentices or Trainees as well as Apprentice/Trainee mentoring.
• Contribute positively to our open and honest reporting culture.

Requirements

• Basic Qualifications
  • Fluent written and spoken English
• Preferred Experience
  • Recognised relevant trade apprenticeship or trade experience equivalent
  • Knowledge of general aircraft maintenance and processes applicable to the aviation environment (Human Factors, FOD control, tool control, health & safety & COSHH)
  • Experience in either commercial or defence would be considered
  • Proficient computer skills, use of the Microsoft Office suite
  • Be an effective team member within an inclusive working culture
• Core Skills
  • Technical Documents
  • MAA Regulatory Articles
  • MAA Regulatory Publication
  • Aviation Quality Assurance
  • Safety Management System
• Secondary Skills
  • Teamwork
  • Leadership
  • Mentoring
  • Communication

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
• Excellent Adoption and Parental leave options
• 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year
• Excellent Pension Plan
• Discounted BUPA Medical Plan
• 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 ongoing personal and career development
• Access to Boeing’s Well Being Programs, tools, and incentives.

About the Company

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.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 28, 2026

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

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.