Battery Bay Supervisor

Job Description

The
Battery Bay supervisor reports to the Armament and Avionic Workshop controller
and is an experienced and skilled aircraft electrical
supervisor, undertaking a range of detailed maintenance activities in the
Aircraft Battery Bay.

The post holder will be
responsible for maintaining airworthiness through appropriate task delegation
and authorisation on aircraft batteries and associated equipment. They should
be able to demonstrate awareness of broader external dependencies and identify
areas for continuous improvements.

Responsible for
tasking of work & supervision of personnel/people management. Responsible
for meeting agreed delivery targets at a tactical level. Demonstrates
people management and leadership skills. Demonstrates awareness of broader
external dependencies and identifies areas for continuous improvement. Core Activity:

• Undertaking detailed maintenance
  and inspection activities on the Aircraft Battery components. Assuring work
  carried out has been completed in accordance with the SOW/Work package using
  the relevant approved technical information. Resolving faults and maintenance
  issues, including an awareness of configuration management
  
• Standing up the initial Battery
  Bay before Aircraft deliveries
  
• Undertaking and complete tasked maintenance & diagnostic activities on
  the Aircraft Battery components which may
  include, as appropriate, component removals, inspections, repairs,
  modifications, fault rectifications, replacements and/or functional/system
  test.
  
• Demonstrate a flexible and
  proactive attitude to carrying out responsibilities appropriate to the role and
  takes direction appropriately.
  
• Maintaining personal & teams
  task authorisation for working on an aircraft or components in accordance with
  regulatory requirements.
  
• Undertaking support tasks within
  the battery facility, which are required to maintain compliance with the MOE
  and regulatory procedures (e.g. oversight checks, control of tooling/test
  equipment etc.)
  
• Undertaking fault evaluation and raise ad hoc
  work cards for ‘found faults’ during maintenance
  
• Supervising
  the team to ensure that maintenance is undertaken to schedule and highlight any
  issues, escalate as required. Report on any impact to the wider programme
  
• Ensuring
  the staff are sufficiently competent and approved for the maintenance tasks
  allocated to them
  
• Responsible
  for meeting agreed delivery targets in the short to medium term through the
  supervision of others. Progress reporting against delivery targets to
  management
  
• Provide
  guidance and leadership to the team. Develops team members using formal
  assessment processes, e.g. PDR’s, supports and sponsors training requests
  including ‘on the job training’. Demonstrate sound and comprehensive
  communication and people management skills in order to exchange complicated
  information.
  
• 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.

Key Accountabilities:

• Performance
  indicators – Ensure the
  effective management of part 145 activities by setting delivery targets,
  monitoring progress and developing performance improvement programmes.
  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.
  
• Completion of
  Activities – Ensure all Part
  145 activities are appropriately documented and airworthiness records are
  maintained on relevant systems (IT/paper based). Ensure all Part 145 activities
  are performed by suitably qualified, experienced and authorised personnel.
  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 – Comply with
  the Regulatory Framework, its associated procedures and standards, and any
  other company procedures and standards. Identify and propose changes as required.
  
• 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 maintenance
  activities are compliant with the QAF Governance and Assurance framework,
  including supporting process confirmations and independent assurance
  audits. Support the response to audit findings in a timely and manner providing
  information to support the relevant reviews. Support the implementation of
  identified improvements to overcome any non-compliance and monitor effectiveness
• Statutory/Regulatory
  & Legislative requirements – Able to demonstrate an appropriate level of
  understanding and application of the relevant Continuing Airworthiness
  Regulatory Framework. Support the implementation of any regulatory driven
  changes into the maintenance activities. Ensure compliance with all other
  requirements, e.g. ITAR, EaPW, ISO
  
• Contractual
  Requirements – Comply with all
  applicable contractual requirements
  

Requirements

Qualifications/Functional
Knowledge:

• 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).”
  
• Experienced and competent leader at this level. Requires a
  minimum of 2 years working at Technician level prior to undertaking a
  Supervisor 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.
  
• Human Factors
  
• E&PW Awareness
  
• ITAR Awareness
  
• Fire Training
  
• IT Literate
  
• UK Driving licence
  

Benefits

Basic salary with additional benefits provided