CFC Bay Supervisor
Job Description
The
Carbon Fibre Composite (CFC) Bay Supervisor reports to the Mechanical Workshop
Controller and is an experienced mechanical
supervisor undertaking a range of detailed maintenance activities in the
aircraft carbon fibre composites (CFC’s) bay.
They will demonstrate the ability to derive diagnostic techniques and will be
responsible for maintaining airworthiness through appropriate task delegation
and authorisation on aircraft carbon components/panels.
The post holder should be able to demonstrate awareness of broader
external dependencies and identify areas for continuous improvements.
external dependencies and identify areas for continuous improvements.
Core Actvities
- Undertaking detailed maintenance, inspection
activities on the Typhoon’s CFC 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 - Undertake and complete tasked maintenance & diagnostic
activities on the Typhoon’s CFC components,
which may include, as appropriate, inspections, repairs, modifications, fault
rectifications, replacements - 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 - Maintaining a personal Log Book to demonstrate
currency on completion of On the Job training (OJT) activities,
sign other personnel’s logbooks 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 - Progress reporting against delivery targets to
supervison - Undertaking support tasks within the carbon fibre
composite 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 Ensure 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, as appropriate. - 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 – Understand and ensure human factors
and error management philosophies are applied to all maintenance activities.
Understand the risks associated with maintenance activities and the means by
which they are mitigated and managed - 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. - Contractual Requirements – Comply with all
applicable contractual requirements.
Requirements
- Recognised apprenticeship, HNC, or equivalent experience.
- Requires a minimum of 2 years working at Supervisor level
prior to undertaking this role. - On the Job Training Instructional Techniques.
- Requires broad and in-depth product
knowledge/competency within the technical/subject area. Awareness of how
the team integrates with others in order to achieve the overall objectives
of the field 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
- Driving licence

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