Deputy Depth Maintenance Manager

Job Description

The Deputy
Depth Maintenance Manager holds the relevant delegated maintenance authority
for their area of responsibility. They are responsible to the Depth Maintenance
Manager for all aspects of the products and/or services they deliver and for
adherence to the maintenance programme.  They are responsible for the
leadership, management and co-ordination of all areas and people under their
control.

• Ensuring that all tasked maintenance has
  been properly carried out in accordance with the Statement of Work, using the
  AMC documentation set as defined within the current Maintenance Organisation
  Exposition using the latest approved technical information
  
• Responsible for schedule
  adherence to the Maintenance plan and  short to medium term Progress reporting against delivery targets to the Maintenance
  Manager. Apply analytical skills to the tactical
  evaluation and resolution of operational problems
  
• Discharging the governance across the
  organisation that is required to ensure compliance with the Maintenance Organisation’s Exposition and associated AMC’s.  Assess
  and report on any non-compliances and the impact to the wider programme to Maintenance
  Manager
  
• Manage shift and resource
  plans to ensure agreed delivery targets can be accomplished within the
  requirements of the regulatory framework by ensuring staff are sufficiently
  competent and approved for the maintenance tasks allocated to them within the
  shift plan
  
• Provides leadership to Team Leaders through
  formal assessment processes, demonstrating sound and comprehensive
  communication and people management skills. Ensure that the team members’ task
  authorisations for working on an aircraft or components in accordance with AMC
  requirements are current. Ensure that
  currency and recency records are maintained, capturing experience and all
  technical training of maintenance personnel
• Understanding the impact the
  team can have on the Service Safety Hazard
  
• Ensure that the organisation
  appropriately maintains its facilities, including Hanger, Workshop, Office and
  Storage areas
  
• Ensure that the   Maintenance
  Manager is informed of any condition of an aircraft
  or aircraft component which could create a flight safety hazard
• Notification to the Safety and Compliance
  Manager of any changes required to the Exposition

• 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, as appropriate
• Completion
  of activities – Ensure
  all Part 145 activities are appropriately documented and airworthiness records
  are maintained on relevant systems (IT / paper based). Ensure suitably
  qualified, experienced and authorised personnel perform all Part 145
  activities. 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, as applicable. Identify and propose changes
• Safety
  Management System – Promote
  the application of Human Factors, Error Management, Risk Management and Safety
  Assurance within the Part 145 team(s), 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 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

• Completion of an Engineering Apprenticeship (including a City
  & Guilds 2675 or 2661 or equivalent),
  ideally in Aeronautical Engineering and / or a recognised Engineering Degree
  from either aeronautical, mechanical, electrical, electronic, avionic or other
  studies relevant to the maintenance and continuing airworthiness of aircraft
  
• 5 years practical experience and expertise in the application of
  aviation safety standards and safe operating practices
  
• 2 years relevant work experience within the aircraft maintenance
  environment working at a supervisory level exercising certifying privileges
  
• Minimum 6 months experience on type (in the last two years)
  
• A comprehensive knowledge of Acceptable Means of Compliance
  documentation set
  
• The person needs to be a
  seasoned and experienced professional across a broad knowledge base, including
  aircraft maintenance
• Program management ability coupled with people
  leadership skills
• ​Extensive off aircraft maintenance
  knowledge and experience.

• This role requires the ability to think
  and plan tactically to respond to the constantly changing environment in
  terms of customer and product changes/customisation.
• The job requires interaction with the
  customer and QAF support staffs as well as the capacity to influence
  managers at all levels is essential.
• Risk and safety management.
  
• An understanding of QAF operations
• Human Factors- Standard Course
  Specification.
• E&PW Awareness- Standard Course
  Specification.
• ITAR Awareness- Standard Course
  Specification.
• IT Literate.
• Driving licence