Armaments Supervisor

The post holder requires an excellent understanding of the approved data set and is competent to supervise personnel carrying out maintenance instructions in accordance with the organisation’s regulatory framework.

Demonstrates a distinct ability to analyse and diagnose faults to equipment & assemblies, follow diagnostic procedures and work effectively within a team. Provide guidance to less experienced team members in a diverse and dynamic operational environment.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Undertaking and completing tasked maintenance & diagnostic activities on the Typhoon aircraft or weapons systems/components which may include, as appropriate, aircraft ground handling, flight servicing, aircraft role changes, component removals, inspections, repairs, modifications, fault rectifications, replacements and/or functional/system test
- Undertaking 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 an awareness of configuration management
- Ensuring 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
- Undertake support tasks within the Aircraft or component maintenance facility which are required to maintain compliance with the MOE and AMC procedures (e.g., oversight checks, control of tooling / test equipment
- Provide 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 to exchange complicated information
- Undertaking fault evaluation and raise ad hoc work cards and for ‘found faults’ during maintenance
- Ability to scope and carry out independent and vital inspections
- Supervising the team to ensure that maintenance is undertaken to schedule and highlight any issues, escalate as required. Report on any impact to the wider programme
- Demonstrating a flexible and proactive attitude to carrying out responsibilities appropriate to the role and takes direction appropriately
- Maintaining personal & teams task authorisation for working on the Typhoon or components in accordance with regulatory requirements
- Ensuring that maintenance is undertaken to schedule and resolve any issues, escalate as required
- Ensuring all maintenance activities are appropriately documented and airworthiness records are maintained on relevant systems (IT/paper based). Compile required reporting, identify any issues, and escalate as appropriate
- Provide support and guidance, including allocation of tasks to appropriately authorised maintenance technicians

**Key Accountabilities**:
- Performance indicators - Leading by example to provide effective maintenance activities by meeting delivery targets, monitoring progress and reporting any impact on continuing airworthiness. Identify any issues and escalate as appropriate. Understand how the teams and own actions contribute to overall delivery performance and sa