Avionics Junior Supervisor – Base Maintenance

Job Description

The post
holder will report to the Avionics Senior Supervisor and be an experienced and
skilled avionic technician and supervisor, undertaking a range of detailed
maintenance activities on aircraft or on aircraft components.

The post holder
requires an excellent understanding of the Typhoon approved data set and is
competent to supervise personnel carrying out maintenance instructions in
accordance with the organisation’s regulatory framework.

Demonstrates a
distinct ability to analyze and diagnose faults to equipment and assemblies,
follow diagnostic procedures and work effectively within a team. Provide
guidance to less experienced team members in a diverse and dynamic operational
environment.
Core Activity:

• Undertaking detailed maintenance, inspection and supervision activities
  on the Typhoon aircraft or aircraft components. Assuring work carried out has
  been completed in accordance with the tasking / Work package using the relevant
  approved technical information. Resolving faults and maintenance issues,
  including configuration management
  
• Maintaining a personal Log Book to demonstrate
  currency and recency, on completion of On the Job training (OJT) activities,
  sign other personnel’s Log Books as appropriate within your trade and
  skills boundaries. If you are an approved designated assessor, undertake
  authorisation and task competency approvals, and check Pt 145 license
  application packs prior to submission
  
• Undertaking and complete tasked maintenance & diagnostic activities
  on an aircraft or components which may include, as appropriate, aircraft ground
  handling, flight servicing, aircraft role changes, component removals,
  inspections, repairs, modifications, fault rectifications, replacements and/or
  functional/system test
  
• Supervising team to ensure that maintenance is undertaken to schedule and
  highlight any issues, escalate as required. Report on any impact to the wider
  programme
  
• Demonstrating a flexible and proactive attitude to carrying out
  responsibilities appropriate to the role and takes direction appropriately
  
• Ensuring staff are sufficiently competent and approved for the
  maintenance tasks allocated to them
  
• Maintaining personal & teams task authorisation for working on
  aircraft or components in accordance with regulatory requirements
  
• Responsible for meeting agreed delivery targets in the short to medium
  term through the supervision of others
  
• Undertaking support tasks within the aircraft or component maintenance
  facility which are required to maintain compliance with the MOE
  
• Provide guidance and leadership to the team. Develops team members using
  formal assessment processes. Demonstrates sound and comprehensive communication
  and people management skills in order to exchange complicated information
  
• Undertaking fault
  evaluation and raise ad hoc work cards for ‘found faults’ during maintenance

Key Accountabilities:

• Performance indicators – Ensure the effective management of
  Part 145 activities by setting delivery targets, monitoring progress and
  developing performance improvement programs. Prioritises activities
  within/across teams to maximise efficiency. Responsible for the assessment of
  escalated issues for any impact on Continuing Airworthiness and generating
  effective resolution, or sponsoring escalation to management, as appropriate
  
• Completion of activities – Ensure all Part 145 activities are
  appropriately documented and airworthiness records are maintained on relevant
  systems (IT/paper based). Ensure suitably qualified, experienced and authorised
  personnel perform all Part 145 activities. Ensure the integration of Part
  145 activity within the business, including the engagement of key
  stakeholders at all stages of the process. Provide support and guidance to the
  team
  
• Procedure/standards – Manage the Part 145 team(s)
  compliance with the Part 145 Exposition, its associated procedures and
  standards, and any other Company procedures and standards, as applicable.
  Identify, propose and implement change as required, whilst ensuring compliance
  
• Safety Management System – Promote the application of human
  factors, error management, risk management and safety assurance within the Part
  145 team, together with the proactive analysis, mitigation and management of
  hazards
  
• Management System Assurance – Ensure Part 145 team activities are
  compliant with the governance and assurance framework. Ensure process confirmations
  and independent assurance audits are supported by Part 145 personnel and integrated
  within/across teams. Manage the response to audit findings in a timely and
  appropriate manner and provide information into the relevant reviews. Generate
  and implement effective improvements within/across teams to overcome any
  non-compliance and monitor effectiveness
  
• Statutory/Regulatory & Legislative
  requirements – Able to demonstrate a good understanding and
  application of the relevant continuing airworthiness regulatory framework, and
  ensure any regulatory driven changes are implemented within the Part 145 team(s)
  activities. Ensure compliance with all other requirements, e.g. ITAR, EaPW,
  ISO, etc.
• Contractual Requirements – Ensure compliance
  with all applicable contractual requirements, e.g. through support to contract
  reviews, and ensure any changes are implemented into the Part 145 activities

Requirements

Essential:

• Typhoon Avionic Trade ‘Q’ Course
  
• Completion of an Engineering Apprenticeship, ideally in
  Aeronautical Engineering or Military equivalent apprenticeship /
  qualifications. Academic qualification for this role is a minimum of City &
  Guilds 2675 or 2661 in Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance or equivalent.
  Aircraft platform training (On a/c requirement)
  
• Requires a broad and in-depth product knowledge/competency within
  own technical/subject area. Awareness of how the team integrates with others in
  order to achieve the overall objectives of the area and demonstrates an
  understanding of the requirement for continuous improvement and its application
  
• Experienced and competent leader at this level. Requires a minimum of 2 years working at
  Supervisor level prior to undertaking a Senior role. Demonstrating breadth of
  experience, currency & recency via a Log Book capturing skills, knowledge
  and authorities for working on Aircraft type or in bays. Practical experience
  and expertise in the application of aviation safety standards and safe
  operating practices. A comprehensive knowledge of Expositions and Functionally
  Mandated Procedures Management training. PDR training / experience
  
• Experienced and competent in Maintenix system (IMS) and
  Eurofighter support system (ESS)
  
• IT Literate

Desirable:

• Ensure personal compliance with the risk assessments, SHE policies
  and procedures
  
• E&PW Awareness- Standard Course Specification
  
• ITAR Awareness- Standard Course Specification
  
• Fire Training- Qatar GFx Specification
  
• Leadership – Foundation
  
• Human
  Factors- Standard Course Specification