Job Description

The Mechanical Team Lead

is responsible for ensuring that all mechanical off aircraft

maintenance work is performed to approve data and quality standards. Reporting

to the Deputy Depth Maintenance Manager for the organisation, administration,

control and efficiency of the Part 145 Bay Operations, including Typhoon Spray

capabilities.



The post holder will

be an experienced and skilled technician undertaking a range of detailed

maintenance activities on an aircraft or aircraft component, demonstrating the

ability to derive diagnostic techniques. Responsible for maintaining

airworthiness through appropriate task delegation and authorisation on an

aircraft or aircraft component. 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.

Core Activity:

High level of Mechanical Workshop knowledge is
required across the following areas:

- Structures; Carbon Fibre; Wheel & Tyre; Supersonic

Fuel Tanks


Initial set up of aircraft bays
- Responsible for ensuring that all off aircraft maintenance work is

performed to approved data and quality standards. Reporting to the Deputy Depth

Maintenance Manager for the organisation, administration, control and

efficiency of the Part 145 Mechanical Bay Operations
Ensuring that all required regulatory and
company standards of quality are achieved for all tasks carried out in the

maintenance organisation
Requires the ability to think and plan
tactically to respond to the constantly changing environment in terms of

Customer and product changes/customisation, therefore, it also demands the

capability to organise resource balancing/training to meet changing standards
Provide Information, Statistics and Data as
required for input to the Operational Performance Review
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
Demonstrate a flexible and proactive attitude to carrying out
responsibilities appropriate to the role and takes direction appropriately
Ensuring that staff are sufficiently competent and approved for
the maintenance tasks allocated to them. Maintain personal & teams task

authorisation for working on an aircraft or components in accordance with AMC

requirements
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
Maintaining
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

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. Represents the Maintenance Manager

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

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

- Understand and apply Human Factors and

Error Management philosophies are applied to all Maintenance activities.

Understand the risks associated with Maintenance activities and the means by

which they are mitigated and managed

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, etc

Contractual

Requirements

-

Comply with all applicable contractual requirements

Requirements

Qualifications/Functional

Knowledge:

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)
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
Strong customer awareness with
experience of his culture, ethos, policies, capabilities and processes such

that the individual has gravitas with the Customer.
Relevant Engineering degree or
equivalent
Fully experienced and competent in
hands-on Customer Support by providing a complete service in the context of

maximising gain for the Company
Strong people management and
motivational skills
Operational and business
management, especially within the aircraft maintenance environment
Knowledge of managing and
implementing effective safety management systems (SMS) in aircraft or off

aircraft related environment
Human Factors- Standard Course
Specification.
E&PW Awareness- Standard
Course Specification.
ITAR Awareness- Standard Course
Specification.
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