Document Controller

Duxford

2 months ago

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Role Overview:
We are looking for a calm, adaptable and methodical Documents Controller to take day to day responsibility for all MoD Aircraft Documentation. Reporting directly to the MoD Projects Manager the Documents Controller works closely with the engineering team to ensure compliance with MRP, MAM-p and MAM-d requirements for completion of all documentation, and responsible for the following:
Key Responsibilities:

Raising Maintenance Work Packs
Ensure F700 Section 7 is kept up to date and lifed items are correctly reforecast.
Generating all F700 series documentation as required under RA4813.
Overseeing the correct completion of the generated F700 series documents as required under RA4813.
Co-ordinating all necessary maintenance data as required under RA4812.
Co-ordinating all internal and external occurrence reporting as required under RA4814 and RA1410.
Acting as the Certified Signatory for Aircraft and Component Release documents as required under RA4812 in respect to the company Scope of Authorisations.
Submitting and tracking of resolve enquiries.
Responding to Project Team (PT) and MilCam Directives.
About You
Ideally you will come from an Aviation / Military Aviation background with the following attributes:
Essential Criteria:
Formal qualifications in aeronautical or equivalent engineering discipline or a BCAR Section L or UK Part 66 Licence.
A minimum of 5 years’ experience in aerospace engineering environment of which 2 years is in a maintenance management role ideally within the MoD Military Aviation Airworthiness Environment.
Familiarity with the MoD F700 Series paperwork system.
Desirable Criteria
Experience working within the MRP Pt145 Regulations
Experience working in Military Depth Maintenance Environment
About us
Aircraft Restoration Co. (ARCo) is a well-established family owned organisation which specialises in the restoration, maintenance and operation of a variety of vintage aircraft. from the iconic grounds of the Imperial War Museum and former RAF/USAAF Airfield at Duxford, Cambridgeshire

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