HUMS Controller

Morson Edge; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical services provider in the UK is seeking an Aircraft HUMS Controller for RNAS Yeovilton. The role involves providing Wildcat Vibration Analysis and Health Usage Monitoring support. Candidates should have at least an ONC in aeronautical engineering and relevant military aviation experience. The position promises a permanent contract and opportunities for continuous improvement and flight safety awareness promotion.

Qualifications

• Qualified to at least ONC in aeronautical engineering.
• 3+ years of military aviation engineering experience.
• Successfully completed necessary HUMS courses.

Responsibilities

• Provide Wildcat Vibration Analysis and HUMS support.
• Maintain aircraft vibration histories.
• Notify Engineering Management of significant issues.

Skills

HUMS Awareness

HUMS Admin

HUMS Analysis

Aeronautical engineering

Military aviation engineering

GOLDesp

Education

ONC in aeronautical engineering

Job description

Morson Technical Services are currently seeking an Aircraft HUMS Controller to be based at RNAS Yeovilton on a permanent basis.

Job Purpose, Activities and Tasks

The Wildcat HUMS Controller reports to the RNAS Yeovilton Wildcat MTP and is responsible for the provision of Wildcat Vibration Analysis (VA) and Wildcat Health Usage Monitoring System (HUMS) support through control of the Vibration Health Usage Centre (VHUC). Responsibilities include:

• Provisioning level 2 advice to Wildcat squadrons, LWPT, 1710 NAS and Engineering Management on Wildcat HUMS aircraft health, transmission vibration monitoring, aircraft vibration and RTB diagnostic matters in accordance with MAM-P.
• Reporting any potential vibration issues to engineering management highlighted through 2nd or 3rd level data analysis IAW MAM-P and AP101C‑1500‑2(NA)1 SPS 004.
• Employing or supervising specialist vibration collection and analysis techniques in accordance with CIETP Chap 18.
• Maintaining Wildcat aircraft vibration histories IAW MAM‑P Chap 5.4 and 5.5 and AP101C‑1500‑2(NA)1 SPS 004 for:

• Vibration test results
• Vibration and Health monitoring trends
• HUMS incremental feedback to level 1 users

Additional duties include:

• HUC specialist liaison with VA agencies, LWPT and industry for Wildcat aircraft IAW MAMP‑01, Chap 5.5.
• Processing and passing Wildcat annual cockpit voice and flight data recording (CVFDR) downloads to a body nominated by Wildcat PT IAW AP101C‑1500‑2(NA)1 SPS 004 for analysis of correct recording and CV validity.
• Notifying Engineering Management of inconsistencies or inaccuracies in VA equipment or software, or other problems affecting the completion of the VA task.
• Ensuring the physical security of the VCC/HUC, security and control of all publications, soft data backups, VA databases, VA data transfer devices, VA aircraft equipment, VA IT systems and associated documentation in accordance with JSP440.
• Control of all VCC and HUMS equipment, software standards including administration and control of the Helicopter Vibration Control Ground Station (HVGS) database for Wildcat and the forwarding of any significant data (MIG).
• Control and coordination of the holding, maintenance and rectification of Unit VA equipment.
• Attend HUMS system and policy development working groups as the Wildcat representative.
• Assist 1st, 2nd, and 3rd line engineering effort by carrying out Wildcat aircraft VA tasking when VCC/HUC VA primary tasks permit.
• Notify relevant Engineering Management of any aircraft or equipment fault of a serious nature that might warrant a fleet check or further reporting action, or of any VA events that is likely to render Army aircraft ‘off‑state’.
• Practice and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
• Ensure the positive promotion of flight safety and human factors awareness.
• Ensure compliance with the Equal Opportunity and Diversity legislation and HSE procedures.
• Platform Continuing Airworthiness: work under the airworthiness directives issued by the Wildcat PT and the respective FLC Continuing Airworthiness Management organisation (CAMOs). Additional support for the FLC CAMO function IAW their respective Continuing Airworthiness Management Expositions (CAMEs).

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Qualified to at least ONC in aeronautical engineering having served an aviation engineering apprenticeship and worked as a manager in military aviation engineering with 3rd signature authorisation level experience for at least 2 years, or (where no ONC or equivalent is held) with relevant experience to 3rd signature level authorisation, with a minimum 5 years’ experience.

Successfully completed the necessary HUMS courses to demonstrate competency in:

• HUMS Awareness
• HUMS Admin
• HUMS Analysis

A full HUMS understanding of:

• First Level – Operating Units
• Second Level – HUC

Additional requirements:

• Full understanding of all aspects of military aircraft engineering and documentation.
• Full understanding of military aircraft operation in base and field locations.
• Current and competent in the use of GOLDesp.

If this is of interest please apply today or alternatively contact Oliver Beaumont directly on (phone number removed).