Avionics Supervisor (Apache)

Job description

Role: Avionics Supervisor (Apache)

Location: Middle Wallop

Duration: 6 Months

The role of the Avionic Supervisor position will form part of a Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) organisation within BDUK, working as part of a team in support of our key programmes. The individual will be responsible for ensuring established process adherence, accurate and timely work recording and contractual/regulatory compliance.

The role requires an individual with good communication skills, with the ability to distribute and sequence technical work requirements to their team, controlling demanding workloads, whilst delivering to a high standard, and maintaining schedule. The candidate must be capable of understanding and interpreting technical documents, drawings and associated publications. They must possess a working knowledge of MAA Regulatory Articles (RA), MAA Regulatory Publication (MRP) Part 145, aviation Quality Assurance (QA) and Safety Management System (SMS) and the application of these requirements within their area of responsibility, accountability and authority (RAA).

Responsibilities:

·  Deliver aircraft maintenance under MAA MRP Part 145 approval or under the approval of the MOD customer.

·  Assembly, disassembly and/or modification of systems, changing, removing, replacing and/or upgrading aerospace vehicle components to correct failures or implement changes.

·  Perform routine troubleshooting of complex aircraft systems, such as pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical/electronic to isolate faults and repair faulty components IAW technical information published in authorised maintenance documents.

·  Be flexible with work locations and work times to ensure aircraft are delivered on time to customer.

·  Provide advice, guidance and mentoring to peers and others appropriate to their role.

·  Exercise, or work under appropriate supervision for the role.

·  Mitigate immediate risks including 'stop work' as well as escalate emerging risks, issues and shortfalls in a timely manner.

·  Contribute to continuous improvement workshops and projects as required.

·  Contribute positively to our open and honest reporting culture.

Qualifications:

·  Recognised relevant trade apprenticeship or trade experience equivalent.

·  Knowledge of general aircraft maintenance and processes applicable to the aviation environment (Human Factors, FOD control, tool control, health & safety & COSHH).

·  Proficient computer skills, use of the Microsoft Office suite.

·  Be an effective team member displaying appropriate behaviours including Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

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