CFC Bay Supervisor

The
Carbon Fibre Composite (CFC) Bay Supervisor reports to the Mechanical Workshop
Controller and is an experienced mechanical
supervisor undertaking a range of detailed maintenance activities in the
aircraft carbon fibre composites (CFC’s) bay.
They will demonstrate the ability to derive diagnostic techniques and will be
responsible for maintaining airworthiness through appropriate task delegation
and authorisation on aircraft carbon components/panels.

The post holder should be able to demonstrate awareness of broader
external dependencies and identify areas for continuous improvements. Core Actvities

• Undertaking detailed maintenance, inspection
  activities on the Typhoon’s CFC components. Assuring work carried out has been
  completed in accordance with the work package using the relevant approved
  technical information. Resolving faults and maintenance issues, including an
  awareness of configuration management
  
• Undertake and complete tasked maintenance & diagnostic
  activities on the Typhoon’s CFC components,
  which may include, as appropriate, inspections, repairs, modifications, fault
  rectifications, replacements
  
• 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 QAF requirements
  
• Maintaining a personal Log Book to demonstrate
  currency on completion of On the Job training (OJT) activities,
  sign other personnel’s logbooks 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
  
• Progress reporting against delivery targets to
  supervison
  
• Undertaking support tasks within the carbon fibre
  composite bay which are required to maintain compliance with the MOE and QAF
  procedures (e.g. oversight checks, control of tooling/test equipment)
  
• Undertaking
  fault evaluation and raise ad hoc work cards for ‘found faults’ during
  maintenance Ensure all
  maintenance activities are appropriately documented and airworthiness records
  are maintained on relevant systems (IT/paper based). Compile required
  reporting, identify any issues and escalate as appropriate

Key Accountabilities

• Performance indicators – Ensure the effective management of
  regulatory 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 resolutions, or sponsoring escalation to management, as appropriate.
  
• 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 – Understand and ensure human factors
  and error management philosophies are applied to all maintenance activities.
  Understand the risks associated with maintenance activities and the means by
  which they are mitigated and managed
  
• Management System Assurance – Ensure maintenance activities are
  compliant with the QAF regulatory and assurance framework, including supporting
  process confirmations and independent assurance audits. Support the response to
  audit findings in a timely and appropriate manner and provide 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

• Recognised apprenticeship, HNC, or equivalent experience.
  
• Requires a minimum of 2 years working at Supervisor level
  prior to undertaking this role.
• On the Job Training Instructional Techniques.
  
• Requires broad and in-depth product
  knowledge/competency within the technical/subject area. Awareness of how
  the team integrates with others in order to achieve the overall objectives
  of the field and demonstrates an understanding of the requirement for continuous
  improvement and its application.
• Typhoon Mechanical Trade ‘Q’ Course or
  equivalent.
  
• Ensure personal compliance with the risk
  assessments, SHE policies and procedures.
  
• Human Factors- Standard
  Course Specification.
  
• E&PW Awareness- Standard
  Course Specification
  
• ITAR Awareness- Standard
  Course Specification
  
• IT Literate
• Driving licence