The
Battery Bay supervisor reports to the Armament and Avionic Workshop controller
and is
an experienced and skilled aircraft electrical
supervisor, undertaking a range of detailed maintenance activities in the
Aircraft Battery Bay.

The post holder will be
responsible for maintaining airworthiness through appropriate task delegation
and authorisation on aircraft batteries and associated equipment. They should
be able to demonstrate awareness of broader external dependencies and identify
areas for continuous improvements.

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.
Core Activity:
  • Undertaking detailed maintenance
    and inspection activities on the Aircraft Battery 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 an awareness of configuration management
  • Standing up the initial Battery
    Bay before Aircraft deliveries
  • Undertaking and complete tasked  maintenance & diagnostic activities on
    the Aircraft Battery components which may
    include, as appropriate, component removals, inspections, repairs,
    modifications, fault rectifications, replacements and/or functional/system
    test.

  • 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
    regulatory requirements.
  • Undertaking support tasks within
    the battery facility, which are required to maintain compliance with the MOE
    and regulatory procedures (e.g. oversight checks, control of tooling/test
    equipment etc.)
  • Undertaking fault evaluation and raise ad hoc
    work cards for ‘found faults’ during maintenance

  • 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
    the 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’. Demonstrate sound and comprehensive
    communication and people management skills in order to exchange complicated
    information.

  • Maintaining a
    personal Log Book to demonstrate currency and recency, on completion of On the
    Job training (OJT) activities, sign other personnel’s Log Books as
    appropriate within your trade and skills boundaries. If you are an approved
    designated assessor, undertake authorisation and task competency approvals, and
    check Pt 145 license application packs prior to submission.
Key Accountabilities:
  • 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. Responsible
    for the assessment of escalated issues for any impact on Continuing
    Airworthiness and generating effective resolution.

  • 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”

  • 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.

  • 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 Governance and Assurance framework,
    including supporting process confirmations and independent assurance
    audits. Support the response to audit findings in a timely and manner providing
    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
    Requirements
    – Comply with all
    applicable contractual requirements


Requirements

Qualifications/Functional
Knowledge:
  • 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. Aircraft platform training (On a/c requirement).”

  • Experienced and competent leader at this level.  Requires a
    minimum of 2 years working at Technician level prior to undertaking a
    Supervisor role. Demonstrating breadth of experience, currency & recency
    via a Log Book capturing 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 Expositions and Functionally Mandated Procedures Management
    training.  PDR training / experience.

  • Human Factors
  • E&PW Awareness
  • ITAR Awareness
  • Fire Training
  • IT Literate
  • UK Driving licence


Benefits

Basic salary with additional benefits provided 

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