The AGE
Mechanical Supervisor reports to the Mechanical Workshop Controller and is
an
experienced and skilled mechanical supervisor, undertaking a range of detailed
maintenance activities in the AGE bay demonstrating the ability to derive
diagnostic mechanical techniques.


The
post holder will be responsible for maintaining airworthiness through
appropriate task delegation and authorisation on the Mechanical AGE activities,
and will be able to demonstrate awareness of broader external dependencies and
identifies areas for continuous improvement.
Core Activities

  • Undertake
    detailed maintenance, inspection and supervision activities on the Mechanical
    components in the AGE bay. 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 an awareness of
    configuration management

  • Undertake
    and complete tasked maintenance & diagnostic activities of Mechanical
    components in the AGE bay which may include, as appropriate, component
    removals, inspections, repairs, modifications, fault rectifications,
    replacements and/or functional/system test. Demonstrates a flexible and
    proactive attitude to carrying out responsibilities appropriate to the role and
    takes direction appropriately

  • Maintain
    personal & teams task authorisation for working on AGE in accordance with
    regulatory requirements
  • Ensure staff are sufficiently competent and approved for the
    maintenance tasks allocated to them. Maintain personal & teams task
    authorisation for working on components in accordance with AMC requirements

  • Undertake
    mechanical support tasks within the AGE bay facility which are required to
    maintain compliance with the MOE and
    regulatory procedures (e.g. oversight checks,
    control of tooling / test equipment etc.)

  • Undertake
    fault evaluation and raise ad hoc work cards for ‘found faults’ during
    maintenance

  • Responsible for meeting agreed delivery targets in the short to
    medium term through the supervision of others. Progress reporting against
    delivery targets to management.

  • Log
    Books maintained as appropriate within your trade and skills boundaries.

  • Provides guidance and leadership to the team. Develops team
    members using formal assessment processes, e.g. Performance Reviews, 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

  • Ensure timely Supervision of all maintenance
    activities including Technical Instructions related to Mechanical Aircraft
    Ground Equipment
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 resolution, or sponsoring escalation to management

  • Procedure/standards – Comply with the regulatory framework,
    its associated procedures and standards and any other company procedures and
    standards, as applicable. Identify and propose changes, as required

  • 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

  • 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. Provide support and guidance to the team

  • Management System Assurance – Ensure maintenance activities
    are compliant with the Governance 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
  • Contractual RequirementsComply
    with all applicable contractual requirements.


Requirements

  • Requires a minimum of 2 years working at Supervisor level
    prior to undertaking this role.
  • 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
  • Experienced and competent leader at this level. 
  • Demonstrating breadth of experience, currency & recency capturing
    skills, knowledge and authorities
  • Practical experience and expertise in the application of aviation
    safety standards and safe operating practices.
  • A comprehensive knowledge of Expositions, Functionally Mandated
    Procedures and Management training.
  • Leadership – Foundation.
  • Human Factors, E&PW, ITAR & Fire Training
    Awareness
  • On the Job Training Instructional Techniques
  • UK Driving licence (driving in country to place of work will be required)

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