Maintenance Test Pilot (MTP)

Boeing Defence United Kingdom Limited is seeking a Maintenance Test Pilot (MTP) to support post-phase maintenance activities at Middle Wallop.

In this role, you will conduct all sequences as specified in the Maintenance Test Flight Manual following any post-maintenance activity.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct all sequences as specified in the Maintenance Test Flight Manual following any post maintenance activity.
• Act as Pilot in Command, or 1st Pilot, as part of either a Boeing or mixed Authority crew.
• Plan and conduct post Phase Maintenance ground runs or flight tests in accordance with the Maintenance Test Flight Manual.
• Ensure aircraft airworthiness and serviceability following extensive disassembly for maintenance, repair, replacement or modification of components or aircraft systems.
• Review serviceability deficiencies and provide resolution advice through briefings or written reports to aircrew and maintenance personnel.
• Plan, coordinate and conduct delivery flights as required.
• Provide additional support to, or conduct the role of, Duty Crew/Authorising Officer on the training squadrons.
• Conduct other secondary duties as required or tasked by either the Boeing management or the military chain of command.
• Provide supervision and mentorship, where appropriate and qualified to do so, of other MTPs.
• Identify risks, issues and opportunities and support the development of mitigation plans associated with post maintenance test flying.
• Provide SME input to the selection, training, employment, sustainment and assurance of any personnel who may be assigned to Flying Maintainer duties.
• Support the further development and maintenance of safety processes.
• Interface with other key stakeholders around the business to provide aircraft technical Subject Matter Expertise and to recommend solutions.
• Assist in ensuring technical accuracy, completeness and quality of any reports delivered.
• Support safety, quality and regulatory affairs aspects associated with operating Apache.

Requirements:

• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Current, or previous, certificate of qualification on type for the Apache.
• Must have previously been awarded a military pilot's flying brevet from a NATO country.
• Possess a detailed technical knowledge of either UK Apache Mk1 or Apache AH-64E.
• Must be able to pass a UK military aviation medical, ideally without any limitations.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and annual incentive plans.
• 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year.
• Pension Plan with up to 9% employer contribution.
• Company discounted 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 on-going personal and career development.
• Access to Boeing's Well Being Programs, tools and incentives.
• Generous Parental Leave.
• 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.
• Continuous learning: You'll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.