Job Description

The post

holder will be an experienced and skilled Avionic Technician and Supervisor

undertaking a range of detailed maintenance activities on aircraft or aircraft

components.



The post holder

requires an excellent understanding of the approved data set and is competent

to supervise personnel carrying out maintenance instructions in accordance with

the organisation's regulatory framework. He is 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. In

addition, the post holder may have certain privileges delegated from the

Maintenance Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

Demonstrates a
distinct ability to analyse and diagnose faults to equipment & assemblies,

follow diagnostic procedures and work effectively within a team.
Provide
guidance to less experienced team members in a diverse and dynamic operational

environment.
Undertaking detailed maintenance, inspection and supervision activities
on the Typhoon aircraft or aircraft components. Assuring work carried out has

been completed in accordance with the tasking / Work package using the relevant

approved technical information.
Resolving faults and maintenance issues,
including configuration management.
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
Undertaking and complete tasked maintenance & diagnostic activities
on an aircraft or components which may include, as appropriate, aircraft ground

handling, flight servicing, aircraft role changes, component removals,

inspections, repairs, modifications, fault rectifications, replacements and/or

functional/system test.
Supervising team to ensure that maintenance is undertaken to schedule and
highlight any issues, escalate as required. Report on any impact to the wider

programme.
Demonstrating a flexible and proactive attitude to carrying out
responsibilities appropriate to the role and takes direction appropriately.
Ensuring staff are sufficiently competent and approved for the
maintenance tasks allocated to them.
Maintaining personal & teams task authorisation for working on
aircraft or components in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Responsible for meeting agreed delivery targets in the short to medium
term through the supervision of others.
Undertaking support tasks within the aircraft or component maintenance
facility which are required to maintain compliance with the MOE.
Provide guidance and leadership to the team. Develops team members using
formal assessment processes. Demonstrates sound and comprehensive communication

and people management skills in order to exchange complicated information.
Undertaking fault evaluation and raise ad hoc work cards for 'found
faults' during maintenance.
Ability to scope and carry out independent and vital
inspections

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.
Aircraft platform training (On a/c requirement). 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 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 Avionic 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.
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