Avionic Supervisor

Location: Coningsby and Tattershall

RAF Coningsby Typhoon Q 12 months rolling PAYE £32.00 - £43 UMBRELLA The post holder will be an experienced and skilled technician undertaking a range of detailed maintenance activities on an aircraft or aircraft component, demonstrating the ability to derive diagnostic techniques. Responsible for maintaining airworthiness through appropriate task delegation and authorisation on an aircraft or aircraft component. 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. In addition the Post Holder may have certain privileges delegated from the Maintenance Manager. Undertake detailed maintenance, inspection and supervision activities on an aircraft or aircraft 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 configuration management. Undertake and complete tasked maintenance & diagnostic activities on an aircraft or components which may include, as appropriate, Aircraft Ground Handling, flight servicings, aircraft role changes, AD embodiments, component removals, inspections, repairs, modifications, fault rectifications, replacements and/or functional/system test. Supervise team to ensure that maintenance is undertaken to schedule and highlight any issues, escalate as required.

Report on any impact to the wider programme. Demonstrates a flexible and proactive attitude to carrying out responsibilities appropriate to the role and takes direction appropriately Ensure staff are sufficiently competent and approved for the maintenance tasks allocated to them Maintain personal & teams task authorisation for working on an aircraft or components in accordance with AMC requirements Responsible for meeting agreed delivery targets in the short to medium term through the supervision of others.

Progress reporting against delivery targets to management Undertake 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 Provides 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 Undertake fault evaluation and raise ad hoc work cards and for ‘found faults' during maintenance Key Responsibility Areas The successful candidate will be required to perform tasks suitable to the internal level of this role. The role will contain, but will not be limited to, the following:
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. Represents the Maintenance Manager at management reviews, where necessary. 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 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(s 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…