Document Cell Lead
Lead reports to the Forward Maintenance Manager and is the point of contact for
technical documentation/ information.
all Continuing Airworthiness Records activities, whilst maximising operational
efficiency and minimizing costs.
utilisation of subject matter knowledge and experience, able to lead and manage
a team / number of teams of skilled and knowledgeable personnel, to deliver fit
for purpose of Continuing Airworthiness Records.
- Managing the
development, production and publication of the performance indicators required
to demonstrate the configuration, quality and
integrity of the aircraft and
component Continuing Airworthiness Records - Managing the
development and update of all Continuing Airworthiness Records, including the
input of aircraft technical log data (hours, cycles, etc.) into the relevant
record and maintenance system( - Managing the
delivery of the necessary reconciliation activities required to ensure the
configuration, quality and integrity of the Continuing Airworthiness Records is
maintained - At a tactical
level, managing the provision of information from the Continuing Airworthiness
Records and the interface with Maintenance Tasking & Verification, Part 145
organisation, Fleet Planning, Reliability Programmes and other key
stakeholders, in order to deliver the required standards of Continuing
Airworthiness and contract delivery - Managing and
report on the effectiveness of Continuing Airworthiness Records completion and
management processes, including feedback to Part 145 organisation and
Suppliers, across all responsible maintenance locations. Ensure escalated
issues, including any identified by the Airworthiness Review process, are
assessed and effective solutions implemented into the Continuing Airworthiness
Records activities - Managing the
delivery of advice and assistance on modification/configuration status-related
questions. - Maintaining a personal Log Book to demonstrate
currency and recency, 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 authorization
and task competency approvals, and check Pt 145 license application packs prior
to submission
- Performance indicators – Ensure the
effective management of Continuing Airworthiness Records activities by setting
delivery targets, monitoring progress and developing performance improvement
programmes. Prioritises activities within/across team to maximise efficiency.
Represents the Document Cell Senior Supervisor at management reviews, where
necessary. 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 Continuing Airworthiness Records
activities are appropriately documented and airworthiness records are
maintained on relevant systems (IT/paper based). Ensure all Continuing
Airworthiness Records activities are performed by suitably qualified,
experienced and authorised personnel. Ensure the integration of Continuing
Airworthiness Records 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 – Manage the
Continuing Airworthiness Records team compliance with the CAME, its associated
procedures and standards, and any other Company procedures and standards, as
applicable. Identify, propose and implement change as required, whilst ensuring
compliance - Safety Management System – Promote the
application of Human Factors, Error Management, Risk Management and Safety
Assurance within the Continuing Airworthiness Records team(s), together with
the proactive analysis, mitigation and management of Hazards - Management
System Assurance – Ensure Continuing Airworthiness Records
team activities are compliant with the Regulatory Governance and Assurance
framework. Ensure Process Confirmations and independent assurance audits are
supported by Continuing Airworthiness Records personnel and integrated
within/across teams. Manage the response to audit findings in a timely and
appropriate manner and provide information into the relevant reviews. Generate
and implement effective improvements within/across teams to overcome any
non-compliance and monitor effectiveness - Statutory/Regulatory & Legislative
requirements –
Able to demonstrate a detailed understanding and application of the continuing
airworthiness regulatory framework, e.g. EASA and ensure any changes are
implemented; Ensure compliance with all other requirements, e.g. ITAR/EaPW - Contractual Requirements – Ensure compliance with all
applicable contractual requirements; Support contract reviews and ensure
communication of any changes into airworthiness records activities
Requirements
- Requires general product
knowledge/competency within own technical/subject area Minimum HNC in
a relevant Data Management or Technical discipline, or Part 66 Category C
qualified, or suitable equivalent - Recent experience within a Maintenance &
Support environment, including significant direct experience of managing and
maintaining Continuing Airworthiness Records. Or Recent proven experience as a
Team Leader in a related discipline, such as Maintenance Tasking &
Verification, Reliability Programme management or Maintenance Programme
development - Strong quantitative, analytical and project
management skills/experience, with Lean management principles - Able to demonstrate good team leadership
knowledge and skills - Effective, highly credible communicator with
strong interpersonal skills - Requires broad product knowledge and a
comprehensive understanding of the relationship with interfacing / contributory
areas - Able to analyse and interpret data
- Comprehensive understanding of current IT
software packages used within the Continuing Airworthiness Records discipline - Good understanding of Project Management
techniques - Understanding of the Financial, Commercial and
Procurement processes within BAE Systems and the operating Customer - Human Factors- Standard
Course Specification - E&PW Awareness- Standard
Course Specification - ITAR Awareness- Standard
Course Specification - IT Literate
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