Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

The Aviation Life Support Supervisor reports to

the Armament & Avionic Workshop Controller and is an experienced and skilled
Survival Equipment Supervisor, undertaking a range of detailed maintenance
activities in the Aviation Life Support Bay. Responsible for maintaining
airworthiness through appropriate task delegation and authorisation on the
Aviation Life Support Bay activities, demonstrates awareness of broader
external dependencies, and identifies areas for continuous improvement.

Core Activity

Undertaking
detailed maintenance, inspection activities on the Typhoon s Life Support
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
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
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 . 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
Maintaining
personal Log Book to demonstrate currency and recency, over sign other peoples
Log Books as appropriate within your trade and skills boundaries
Undertaking and
completing tasked maintenance & diagnostic activities on the Typhoon s Life Support components, which may include, as
appropriate, inspections, repairs, modifications, fault rectifications,
replacements br />
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
Progress
reporting against delivery targets to supervisor
Undertaking
support tasks within the Aviation Life Support 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
Ensuring 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
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 br />
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 br />
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 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

Desired Candidate Profile

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 Requires a minimum of 2 years working at Supervisor level prior to undertaking this role
Demonstrating breadth of experience, currency & recency via a Log Book (electronic or paper) of 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 the Acceptable Means of Compliance. Management training. PDR training / experience
On the Job Training Instructional Techniques
Requires 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
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
UK Driving licence

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