Avionic Supervisor

Morson Edge; Walcot; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious aviation maintenance contractor is seeking an experienced Typhoon Avionic Supervisor to oversee aircraft maintenance activities at RAF Coningsby. This role requires a skilled technician with strong leadership abilities to manage a team and ensure compliance with aviation standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Typhoon aircraft, strong diagnostic skills, and relevant qualifications in Aeronautical Engineering. The position involves shift work and offers a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Must have Typhoon Q and Typhoon Maintenance experience.
• Intensive knowledge of Depth Maintenance documentation and associated toolsets is essential.
• Broad and in-depth product knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Undertake detailed maintenance and inspection activities on an aircraft.
• Supervise team to ensure maintenance is undertaken to schedule.
• Ensure compliance with Part 145 standards and documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Diagnostic techniques

People management

Aircraft maintenance

Education

City & Guilds 2675 or 2661 in Aeronautical Engineering

Engineering Apprenticeship

Tools

Depth Maintenance documentation

Job description

Typhoon Avionic Supervisor

12 months rolling

RAF Coningsby

Morson Talent are recruiting for an experienced Avionics Supervisor to work for our prestigiuos client based at RAF Coningsby.

Responsibilities

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.

In addition the Post Holder may have certain privileges delegated from the Maintenance Manager.

Undertake detailed maintenance, inspection and supervision activities on an aircraft or aircraft components. Assuring work carried out has been completed in accordance with the SOW / Work

package using the relevant approved technical information. Resolving faults and maintenance issues, including configuration management.

Undertake and complete tasked maintenance & diagnostic activities on an aircraft or components which may include, as appropriate, Aircraft Ground Handling, flight servicings, aircraft role

changes, AD embodiments, component removals, inspections, repairs, modifications, fault rectifications, replacements and / or functional / system test.

Supervise team to ensure that maintenance is undertaken to schedule and highlight any issues, elevate as required. Report on any impact to the wider programme.

Demonstrates a flexible and proactive attitude to carrying out responsibilities appropriate to the role and takes direction appropriately.

Ensure 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.

Undertake 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

Provides 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.

Undertake fault evaluation and raise ad hoc work cards and for ‘found faults' during maintenance.

Key Responsibility Areas

The successful candidate will be required to perform tasks suitable to the internal level of this role. The role will contain, but will not be limited to, the following :

Performance indicators – Ensure the effective management of Part 145 activities by setting delivery targets, monitoring progress and developing performance improvement programmes. Prioritises activities within / across teams to maximize 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.

Completion of activities – Ensure all Part 145 activities are appropriately documented and airworthiness records are maintained on relevant systems (IT / paper based). Ensure all Part 145 activities are performed by suitably qualified, experienced and authorised personnel. Ensure the integration of Part 145 activity within the business, including the engagement of key stakeholders at all stages of the process. Provide support and guidance to the team(s.

Procedure / standards – Manage the Part 145 team(s) compliance with the Part 145 Exposition, 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 Part 145 team(s), together with the proactive

analysis, mitigation and management of Hazards

Management System Assurance – Ensure Part 145 team(s) activities are compliant with the AM&S Governance and Assurance framework. Ensure Process Confirmations and independent assurance audits are supported by Part 145 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 good understanding and application of the relevant Continuing Airworthiness Regulatory framework, and ensure any Regulatory-driven changes are implemented within the Part 145 team(s) activities. Ensure compliance with all other requirements, e.g. ITAR, EaPW, ISO, etc.

Contractual Requirements – Ensure compliance with all applicable contractual requirements, e.g. through support to contract reviews, and ensure any changes are implemented into the Part 145 activities, as appropriate.

Individual Requirements

Essential / Desirable Skills

Experienced and competent leader at this level. Requires broad and in-depth product knowledge, expert competence within own technical / subject area and an understanding of the relationship with interfacing / contributory areas, appropriate to the role. Ensure personal and team compliance with the risk assessments and SHE policies and procedures.

If approved as a designated assessor undertake OJT activities, qualified by undertaking an OJT Training and Assessor course or acceptable equivalence, referenced in PROQ30718.

Qualifications :

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)

Typhoon Q and Typhoon Maintenance experience is essential

Intensive knowledge of Depth Maintenance documentation (ESS / IMS and associated toolsets) is essential.

Knowledge of quality procedures, processes and specifications. Approved Maintenance Organisation (MAOS MIL Pt145) experience essential.

Knowledge of Resolve and raising System Enquiries, essential.

Additional Information

WORKING HOURS – ON BASE

• 4 days p / wk Mon-Thu

Nightshift pattern Days : 07 : 30 till 16 : 00hrs and Nights : 16 : 00 to 02 : 00hrs

• Hours required to work per week are 37.00 unless otherwise stated (this does not include lunch breaks).
• Start and finish times to be agreed with local Line Management, in accordance with local site core hours.
• Lunch break allowance is 30 minutes between 12.30 – 1 : 00pm (or as agreed with Line Manager). 30 mins will automatically be deducted each working day by the electronic time management system.

• Dependant on workload, local management may request more or less hours are worked within this contract.
• Candidates should be aware that this position involves shift work.