Mechanical Senior Supervisor – Base Maintenance

Job Description

The post
holder will report to the On Aircraft Depth Team Leader and be an
experienced and skilled supervisor undertaking a range of detailed maintenance
activities on an aircraft or aircraft component during primary/minor/major
aircraft servicings, demonstrating the ability to derive diagnostic techniques.

The post
holder requires an excellent understanding of the approved technical 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 analyse and diagnose faults on the
Typhoon, equipment & assemblies, follow diagnostic procedures and work
effectively within a team. Providing guidance to less experienced team members
in a diverse and dynamic operational environment.
Core Activities:

• Undertaking detailed maintenance, inspection
  and supervision activities on the Typhoon and its 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 configuration management
• Undertaking and complete tasked maintenance & diagnostic activities
  on the Typhoon 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
• Demonstrate a
  flexible and proactive attitude to carrying out responsibilities appropriate to
  the role and takes direction appropriately
• Maintain personal
  task authorizations for working on aircraft or components
• Ensuring that
  maintenance is undertaken to schedule and resolve any issues, escalate as
  required
• 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 program
• Ensuring that staff are sufficiently
  competent and approved for the maintenance tasks allocated to them
• Undertaking support tasks within the
  Aircraft or component maintenance facility which are required to maintain
  compliance with the MOE and
• Functionally Mandated Procedures (FMP’s) (e.g.
  oversight checks, control of tooling / test equipment etc.)”
• 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’.
  Demonstrates sound and comprehensive communication and people management skills
  in order to exchange complicated information
• Ability to scope and carry out
  independent and vital inspections

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