INTERNSHIP - Supportability Engineer 12 months

Job description

To work within the Chinook Through Life Customer Support (TLCS) Programme based at Almondbank, Perth. TLCS is a Performance Based Logistics (PBL), Spares Inclusive Programme, supporting the RAF’s Chinook Helicopter Fleet.  The intern post would be directly supporting the Boeing Technical Support & Site Manager, located at the Vector Aerospace International (VAIL) facility at Almondbank, Perth.  The VAIL facility undertakes Maintenance, Repair and Overall (MRO) of RAF Chinook flight safety critical rotable components.

The Boeing Technical Support & Site Manager is a key interface with VAIL Almondbank and has responsibility for:  ensuring that Design Organization Technical Support is provided to VAIL Almondbank; the Component Repair Program (CRP) is established to meet the requirements of the UK Chinook Fleet; that in-service publications are updated and maintained at the required periodicity; that the Boeing infrastructure at Almondbank is maintained to the required standard; and managing Boeing staff assigned to the position as agreed with Boeing functional heads.

In support of the Boeing Technical Support & Site Manager, the intern would be required to:

• Undertake data analysis in support of the MRO programme.  In particular, play an active part in a program of capturing trend data to enhance component recovery.

• Support the maintenance and upkeep of engineering records eg; repair dispositions and root cause leading to MRB dispositioning.

• Gain an understanding of how engineering principles are applied at an overhaul facility under the guidance of a MRB engineer

• Augment extant component maintenance manuals and maintain accurate spares forecasting and recovery statistics. 

• Undertake a similar role with respect to Technical publications data. 

Important information regarding this requisition: This requisition is for an international, locally hired position. CANDIDATES MUST HAVE CURRENT LEGAL AUTHORIZATION TO WORK IN THE UNITED KINGDOM. BOEING WILL NOT ATTEMPT TO OBTAIN IMMIGRATION AND LABOR SPONSORSHIP FOR ANY APPLICANTS. Make sure you list all of the countries in which you are a citizen. If you have work authorization for a country that you are not a citizen of, please explain this on the top of your resume. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S.-based payroll. 

All information provided will be checked and may be verified.

Division

Relocation Authorized?

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

•  Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace degree
•  Good grades at A level in Maths and Sciences

Detail the core skills that the ideal candidate will possess (e.g.; numerical, analytical, communication, organisation, attention to detail, etc.)

• Good Communication skills, Good analytical skills, a willingness to learn new processes and techniques, numerate and literate (Some report writing may be required), an interest in a wide range of engineering disciplines.Must be proficient in basic Office type computer tool (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

What interests or hobbies could provide useful skills for the position (Defence, Aerospace, I.T, programming etc)

• An interest in aviation and aviation engineering
• An interest in solving problems and analysing data

What skills gained from previous work experience would be useful in this role (Customer service, administration, working within a team etc)

• Working within a team environment
• Personal Administration and organizational skills

Location

Experience Level

Entry Level

Job Type

Internship

Travel

Yes, 10 % of the Time

Contingent Upon Program Award?

No

Union

No

Job Code

UANWXA