AGE Mechanical Supervisor

BAE Systems; Al Rayyan; On-site; QAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems in Qatar seeks an experienced Mechanical Supervisor to manage maintenance, inspection and supervision in the AGE bay, ensuring airworthiness and regulatory compliance. The post holder will delegate tasks, authorise works, and oversee fault resolution while leading a skilled team.

You'll maintain records, support audits and drive continuous improvement, with a focus on safety, training and effective communication within the Part 145 environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years working at Supervisor level.
• Engineering Apprenticeship in Aeronautical Engineering or military equivalent.
• City & Guilds 2675 or 2661 in Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance or equivalent.
• UK Driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Undertake detailed maintenance, inspection and supervision on AGE bay components.
• Ensure work complies with SOW/Work package and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain staff task authorisation for AGE activities per AMC.
• Provide guidance and leadership to the AGE team.
• Log books and report progress against delivery targets.
• Support audits and implement identified improvements.

Skills

Leadership experience

Human Factors awareness

On the job training techniques

UK Driving licence

Education

Engineering Apprenticeship (Aeronautical or military equivalent)

City & Guilds 2675 or 2661 in Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance or equivalent

Job description

The AGE
Mechanical Supervisor reports to the Mechanical Workshop Controller and is an
experienced and skilled mechanical supervisor, undertaking a range of detailed
maintenance activities in the AGE bay demonstrating the ability to derive
diagnostic mechanical techniques.

The
post holder will be responsible for maintaining airworthiness through
appropriate task delegation and authorisation on the Mechanical AGE activities,
and will be able to demonstrate awareness of broader external dependencies and
identifies areas for continuous improvement. Core Activities

• Undertake
  detailed maintenance, inspection and supervision activities on the Mechanical
  components in the AGE bay. 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 an awareness of
  configuration management
  
• Undertake
  and complete tasked maintenance & diagnostic activities of Mechanical
  components in the AGE bay which may include, as appropriate, component
  removals, inspections, repairs, modifications, fault rectifications,
  replacements and/or functional/system test. Demonstrates a flexible and
  proactive attitude to carrying out responsibilities appropriate to the role and
  takes direction appropriately
  
• Maintain
  personal & teams task authorisation for working on AGE in accordance with regulatory requirements
  
• Ensure staff are sufficiently competent and approved for the
  maintenance tasks allocated to them. Maintain personal & teams task
  authorisation for working on components in accordance with AMC requirements
  
• Undertake
  mechanical support tasks within the AGE bay facility which are required to
  maintain compliance with the MOE and regulatory procedures (e.g. oversight checks,
  control of tooling / test equipment etc.)
  
• Undertake
  fault evaluation and raise ad hoc work cards for ‘found faults’ during
  maintenance
  
• Responsible for meeting agreed delivery targets in the short to
  medium term through the supervision of others. Progress reporting against
  delivery targets to management.
  
• Log
  Books maintained as appropriate within your trade and skills boundaries.
  
• Provides guidance and leadership to the team. Develops team
  members using formal assessment processes, e.g. Performance Reviews, 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
  
• Ensure timely Supervision of all maintenance
  activities including Technical Instructions related to Mechanical Aircraft
  Ground Equipment

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. Responsible for the
  assessment of escalated issues for any impact on continuing airworthiness and
  generating effective resolution, or sponsoring escalation to management
  
• Procedure/standards – Comply with the regulatory framework,
  its associated procedures and standards and any other company procedures and
  standards, as applicable. Identify and propose changes, as required
  
• Safety Management System – “Promote the
  application of human factors, error management, risk management and safety
  assurance within the Part 145 team, together with the proactive analysis,
  mitigation and management of hazards
  
• 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. Provide support and guidance to the team
  
• Management System Assurance – Ensure maintenance activities
  are compliant with the Governance 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
• Contractual Requirements – Comply
  with all applicable contractual requirements.
  

Requirements

• Requires a minimum of 2 years working at Supervisor level
  prior to undertaking this role.
• 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
• Experienced and competent leader at this level.
• Demonstrating breadth of experience, currency & recency capturing
  skills, knowledge and authorities
• Practical experience and expertise in the application of aviation
  safety standards and safe operating practices.
• A comprehensive knowledge of Expositions, Functionally Mandated
  Procedures and Management training.
• Leadership – Foundation.
• Human Factors, E&PW, ITAR & Fire Training
  Awareness
• On the Job Training Instructional Techniques
• UK Driving licence (driving in country to place of work will be required)