Forward maintenance manager

The Forward Maintenance Manager holds the relevant maintenance authority for their areas of responsibility. They are responsible to the Senior Maintenance Manager for all aspects of the products and/or services they deliver and for adherence to the maintenance programme. They are responsible for the leadership, management and co-ordination of all areas and people under their control. The Maintenance Manager is responsible for ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.

Areas of Responsibility Performance indicators – Ensure the effective leadership of Part 145
activities by setting delivery targets, monitoring progress and developing
performance improvement programmes. Responsible for: management reviews; the
assessment of escalated issues for impact on Continuing Airworthiness and
generating effective resolution, or sponsoring escalation to senior management,
as appropriate. Completion of activities – Ensure all Part 145 activities are appropriately
documented and the appropriate airworthiness records are maintained on relevant
systems (IT / paper based). Ensure all Part 145 activities are performed by
suitably qualified, experienced and authorised personnel. Lead the integration
of Part 145 activity within the business and in particular the engagement of
key stakeholders at all stages of the process. Procedure/standards – Lead Part 145’s
compliance with the Part 145 Exposition, its associated procedures and standards, and any
other company procedures and standards, as applicable. Drive and implement
change as required, whilst ensuring compliance. Safety Management System – Lead the application of Human Factors, Error
Management, Risk Management and Safety Assurance within Part 145, together with
the proactive analysis, mitigation and management of Hazards. Management System Assurance – Ensure all
Part 145
activities are compliant with the AM&S Governance and Assurance framework.
Ensure Process Confirmations and independent assurance audits are supported by
Part 145 personnel. Manage audit findings in a timely and appropriate manner
and provide information into the relevant reviews. Generate, deliver and
implement effective improvements to overcome any non-compliance and monitor
effectiveness. Statutory / Regulatory & Legislative requirements – Able to demonstrate a detailed understanding and
application of the relevant Continuing Airworthiness Regulatory framework, and
ensure any Regulatory-driven changes are implemented. Lead
Part 145’s compliance with all other requirements,
e.g. ITAR, Ea PW, ISO, etc. Contractual Requirements – Lead compliance with all applicable contractual
requirements, e.g. through support to contract reviews, and ensure
communication and implementation of any changes into Part 145 activities, as
appropriate. Core Activity Ensuring that all tasked maintenance has
been properly carried out in accordance with the Statement of Work, using the
AMC documentation set as defined within the current Maintenance Organisation
Exposition using the latest approved technical information Responsible for schedule
adherence to the Maintenance plan and
short to medium term Progress reporting against delivery targets to the Maintenance
Manager. Apply analytical skills to the tactical
evaluation and resolution of operational problems Discharging the governance across the
organisation that is required to ensure compliance with the Maintenance Organisation’s Exposition and associated AMC’s. Assess
and report on any non-compliances and the impact to the wider programme to Maintenance
Manager Manage shift and resource
plans to ensure agreed delivery targets can be accomplished within the
requirements of the regulatory framework by ensuring staff are sufficiently
competent and approved for the maintenance tasks allocated to them within the
shift plan Provides leadership to Team Leaders through
formal assessment processes, demonstrating sound and comprehensive
communication and people management skills. Ensure that the team members’ task
authorisations for working on an aircraft or components in accordance with AMC
requirements are
current. Ensure that the currency and recency records are maintained, capturing experience and all
technical training of maintenance personnel Understanding the impact the
team can have on the Service Safety Hazard Ensure that the organisation
appropriately maintains its facilities, including Hanger, Workshop, Office and
Storage areas Ensure that the Maintenance
Manager is informed of any condition of an aircraft
or aircraft component which could create a flight safety hazard Notification to the Safety and Compliance
Manager of any changes required to the Exposition Key Accountabilities Performance indicators – Ensure the effective management of regulatory activities by
setting delivery targets, m