Avionic Senior Supervisor

The postholder will be an experienced and skilled Avionic Technician and Supervisorundertaking a range of detailed maintenance activities on aircraft or aircraftcomponents.The post holderrequires an excellent understanding of the approved data set and is competentto supervise personnel carrying out maintenance instructions in accordance withthe organisation's regulatory framework. He is responsible for tasking of work& supervision of personnel/people management. Responsible for meetingagreed delivery targets at a tactical level.  Demonstrates peoplemanagement and leadership skills. Demonstrates awareness of broader externaldependencies and identifies areas for continuous improvement.  Inaddition, the post holder may have certain privileges delegated from theMaintenance Manager. Key Responsibilities:Demonstrates adistinct ability to analyse and diagnose faults to equipment & assemblies,follow diagnostic procedures and work effectively within a team. Provideguidance to less experienced team members in a diverse and dynamic operationalenvironment.Undertaking detailed maintenance, inspection and supervision activitieson the Typhoon aircraft or aircraft components. Assuring work carried out hasbeen completed in accordance with the tasking / Work package using the relevantapproved technical information. Resolving faults and maintenance issues,including configuration management.Maintaining a personal Log Book to demonstratecurrency and recency, on completion of On the Job training (OJT) activities,sign other personnel's Log Books as appropriate within your trade andskills boundaries. If you are an approved designated assessor, undertakeauthorisation and task competency approvals, and check Pt 145 licenseapplication packs prior to submissionUndertaking and complete tasked maintenance & diagnostic activitieson an aircraft or components which may include, as appropriate, aircraft groundhandling, flight servicing, aircraft role changes, component removals,inspections, repairs, modifications, fault rectifications, replacements and/orfunctional/system test.Supervising team to ensure that maintenance is undertaken to schedule andhighlight any issues, escalate as required. Report on any impact to the widerprogramme.Demonstrating a flexible and proactive attitude to carrying outresponsibilities appropriate to the role and takes direction appropriately.Ensuring staff are sufficiently competent and approved for themaintenance tasks allocated to them.Maintaining personal & teams task authorisation for working onaircraft or components in accordance with regulatory requirements.Responsible for meeting agreed delivery targets in the short to mediumterm through the supervision of others.Undertaking support tasks within the aircraft or component maintenancefacility which are required to maintain compliance with the MOE.Provide guidance and leadership to the team. Develops team members usingformal assessment processes. Demonstrates sound and comprehensive communicationand people management skills in order to exchange complicated information.Undertaking fault evaluation and raise ad hoc work cards for 'foundfaults' during maintenance.Ability to scope and carry out independent and vitalinspections RequirementsCompletion 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.Aircraft platform training (On a/c requirement). Requiresa minimum of 2 years working at Supervisor level prior to undertaking this role. On the Job Training InstructionalTechniquesRequires broad and in -depthproduct knowledge/competency within own technical/subject area. Awareness ofhow the team integrates with others in order to achieve the overall objectivesof the area and demonstrates an understanding of the requirement for continuousimprovement and its applicationTyphoon Avionic Trade 'Q' Courseor equivalent.Ensure personal compliance withthe risk assessments, SHE policies and proceduresHuman Factors - Standard CourseSpecification.E&PW Awareness - StandardCourse Specification.ITAR Awareness - Standard CourseSpecification. IT Literate.UK Driving licence