Avionics Supervisor

The Role

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.

Role Responsiblities:

Not limited to...

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

What are BAE Systems looking for from you?

Experienced and competent leader at this level. Requires broad and in-depth product knowledge, expert competence within own technical/subject area and an understanding of the relationship with interfacing/ contributory areas, appropriate to the role. Ensure personal and team compliance with the risk assessments and SHE policies and procedures.

If approved as a designated assessor undertake OJT activities, qualified by undertaking an OJT Training and Assessor course or acceptable equivalence, referenced in PROQ30718 Qualifications:

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.

Typhoon Q and Typhoon Maintenance experience is essential

Must be a B2 Licence Holder

Intensive knowledge of Depth Maintenance documentation (ESS/IMS and associated toolsets) is essential.

Knowledge of quality procedures, processes and specifications. Approved Maintenance Organisation (MAOS MIL Pt145) experience essential.

Security Requirements:SC & ITAR

This role will require the person to hold full Security Clearance (SC) prior to working onsite. You will need to obtain a BPSS check as part of this process. You must currently hold or be eligible and willing to obtain SC. In addition, this role involves direct and/or indirect access to ITAR Material which means there are restriction. If you are unsure as to whether you are eligible, please contact me to discuss.

The Umbrella rate quoted above is the Gross Umbrella rate (i.e. the rate we pay to the Umbrella Company inclusive of ALL employment costs). Please note, the rate paid by the Umbrella will be less, as will a Limited Deemed rate or Agency PAYE rate. Please get in touch to discuss the rates via these different payment vehicles.

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