Job Description

The Aviation Life Support Supervisor reports to

the Armament & Avionic Workshop Controller and is an experienced and skilled

Survival Equipment Supervisor, undertaking a range of detailed maintenance

activities in the Aviation Life Support Bay. Responsible for maintaining

airworthiness through appropriate task delegation and authorisation on the

Aviation Life Support Bay activities, demonstrates awareness of broader

external dependencies, and identifies areas for continuous improvement.

Core Activity

Undertaking
detailed maintenance, inspection activities on the Typhoon's Life Support

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
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
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'. Demonstrates sound and comprehensive communication and

people management skills in order to exchange complicated information
Ability to scope
and carry out independent and vital inspections
Maintaining
personal Log Book to demonstrate currency and recency, over sign other peoples

Log Books as appropriate within your trade and skills boundaries
Undertaking and
completing tasked maintenance & diagnostic activities on the Typhoon's Life Support 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
Progress
reporting against delivery targets to supervisor
Undertaking
support tasks within the Aviation Life Support 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
Ensuring 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

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

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 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

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 Requires

a minimum of 2 years working at Supervisor level prior to undertaking this role
Demonstrating breadth of experience, currency
& recency via a Log Book (electronic or paper) of 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 the Acceptable Means of Compliance.

Management training. PDR training / experience
On the Job Training Instructional Techniques Requires broad and in-depth product knowledge/competency within
own technical/subject area. Awareness of how the team integrates with others in

order to achieve the overall objectives of the area 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 UK
Driving licence