Database Administrator

Company Description; Brize Norton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services firm is looking for a Database Administrator in Brize Norton. The role involves capturing and transferring maintenance data for A400M aircraft operations. Candidates should be proficient in Microsoft Office, have attention to detail, and a background in administrative roles. This position requires on-site work, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Security Clearance or eligibility required.
• Must hold a driving license.
• Aircraft maintenance experience, including Part 145 and Part M, is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Capture and transfer maintenance data into the MDS.
• Enter retrospective data, including SRPs date and time.
• Send weekly reports to Part 145 with the maintenance plan.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Good report writing skills

Experience with MDS

Education

Administrative or technical background

Tools

Information or data management software

Job description

Who is HelloKindred?
HelloKindred are specialists in staffing marketing, creative and technology roles, offering a range of talent solutions that can be delivered on-site, remotely or hybrid.

Our vision is to make work accessible and people’s lives better. We do this by disrupting traditional employment barriers – connecting ambitious talent to flexible opportunities with trusted brands.

Job Description

Anticipated Contract End Date/Length: 2 years
Work set up: On-site 5 days a week, including weekends, evenings, and bank holidays. Brize Norton (must live within 45 minutes of the site)

Our client in the global professional services industry is looking for a dedicated Database Administrator to support A400M aircraft maintenance operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for capturing and transferring maintenance data into the Maintenance Data System (MDS), as generated by Part 145 during missions. This process spans from pre-departure to post-return of the aircraft. Weekly reports will be compiled and sent to Part 145 to ensure all maintenance activities comply with airworthiness standards.

What you will do:

• Enter retrospective data on MDS, including:
• Entering SRPs date and time as signed off by engineers.
• Creating and closing logbook entries.
• Opening ADFs and/or OOPs.
• Inputting flight ground test data.
• Deferring logbook entry work orders.
• Introducing servicing reports into MDS system.
• Performing equipment transactions.
• Send weekly reports to Part 145 with the maintenance plan.
• Report and escalate any system issues to relevant individuals.
• Support essential maintenance activities for live flight events, including on-call responsibilities during evenings, weekends, and bank holidays, in a 24/7 rolling rota.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Methodical attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Quick learner.
• Administrative/technical background desirable.
• Security Clearance or eligibility required.
• Must hold a driving license.
• Good report writing skills.
• Experience with MDS.
• Aircraft maintenance experience, including Part 145 and Part M, is advantageous.
• Experience with information or data management software tools.
• Comprehensive training provided on the use of the Maintenance Data System (MDS), including on-the-job training and shadowing experienced team members in a supportive environment.

Additional Information

Candidates must be legally authorized to live and work in the country the position is based in, without requiring sponsorship.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. Please note only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

HelloKindred is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.