Job Description

The post

holder will be an experienced and skilled mechanical technician and supervisor undertaking

a range of detailed maintenance activities on the Typhoon aircraft or aircraft

components.



The post holder

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

competent to supervise personnel carrying out maintenance instructions in

accordance with the organisation's regulatory framework.

Key Responsibilities:

Demonstrates a
distinct ability to analyze and diagnose faults to aircraft systems, equipment

and 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 and its 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 configuration management
Undertaking and complete tasked maintenance & diagnostic activities
on the Typhoon 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
Demonstrate a
flexible and proactive attitude to carrying out responsibilities appropriate to

the role and takes direction appropriately
Maintain personal
task authorizations for working on aircraft or components
Ensuring that
maintenance is undertaken to schedule and resolve any issues, escalate as

required
Undertaking fault evaluation and raise ad hoc work cards for 'found
faults' during maintenance
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 program
Ensuring that staff are sufficiently
competent and approved for the maintenance tasks allocated to them

Undertaking support tasks within the

Aircraft or component maintenance facility which are required to maintain

compliance with the MOE and
Functionally Mandated Procedures (FMP's) (e.g.
oversight checks, control of tooling / test equipment etc.).
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 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 authorisation and task competency approvals, and

check Pt 145 license application packs prior to submission

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 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
Experienced and competent leader at this level. Requires a
minimum of 2 years working at Technician level prior to undertaking a

Supervisor role. Demonstrating breadth of experience, currency & recency

via a Log Book capturing 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 Expositions and Functionally Mandated Procedures Management training.
PDR training / experience Ensure
personal compliance with the risk assessments, SHE policies and procedures
Typhoon Composite
Flight Servicing
Typhoon
Mechanical Trade 'Q' Course
Leadership-
Foundation
Human Factors-
Standard Course Specification
E&PW
Awareness- Standard Course Specification
ITAR Awareness-
Standard Course Specification