Armament Supervisor

The Armament supervisor is responsible to the Armament lead and should be an experienced and skilled technician undertaking a range of detailed maintenance activities on aircraft equipment and/or aircraft components.
The post holder should have an excellent understanding of the construct of the approved Technical Information set and is competent to supervise personnel who are working on maintenance instructions and in accordance with the organisation's Regulatory Framework and should be able to demonstrate a distinct ability to analyse and diagnose faults to equipment & assemblies, follow diagnostic procedures and work effectively within a team providing guidance to less experienced team members in a diverse and dynamic operational environment.
Responsible for maintaining airworthiness through appropriate task delegation and authorisation on an aircraft or aircraft component.
Responsible for meeting agreed delivery targets at a tactical level.
Demonstrates people management and leadership skills
Demonstrates awareness of broader external dependencies and identifies areas for continuous improvement.
In addition the Post Holder shall hold certain privileges delegated from the Maintenance Manager.

RequirementsCore Activities:

• Undertake detailed maintenance, inspection and supervision activities of 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.
• Undertake and complete tasked maintenance & diagnostic activities on weapons systems/components which will include, as appropriate, component removals, inspections, repairs, modifications, fault rectifications, replacements and/or functional/system test.
• Will be responsible for the operational output of each Component MRO Workshop under their control in line with agreed customer requirements. Post holder will also have responsibilities for the cost and schedule adherence of the component maintenance activities.
• Supervise team to ensure that maintenance is undertaken to schedule and highlight any issues, escalate as required. Report on any impact to the wider programme.
• Responsible for meeting agreed delivery targets in the short to medium term through the supervision of others. Progress reporting against delivery targets to management.
• Undertake support tasks within the component maintenance facility which are required to maintain compliance with the MOE and AMC procedures (eg oversight checks, control of tooling/test equipment etc.)
• Undertake fault evaluation and raise ad hoc work cards and for found faults' during maintenance.
• Ability to scope and carry out independent and vital inspections.
• Maintain personal & teams task authorisation for working on components in accordance with AMC requirements.
• Required to provide support and guidance, including allocation of tasks to appropriately authorised maintenance technicians.
• Provide effective leadership and supervision to team members under your direct supervision.

Key Activities:

• Performance indicators - Ensure the effective management of Part 145 activities by setting delivery targets, monitoring progress and developing performance improvement programmes. Prioritises activities within/across teams to maximise efficiency. Represents the Maintenance Manager at management reviews, where necessary. Responsible for the assessment of escalated issues for any impact on Continuing Airworthiness and generating effective resolution, or sponsoring escalation to management, as appropriate.
• 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. Ensure the integration of Part 145 activity within the business, including the engagement of key stakeholders at all stages of the process. Provide support and guidance to the team(s).
• Procedure/standards - Manage the Part 145 team(s) compliance with the Part 145 Exposition, its associated procedures and standards, and any other Company procedures and standards, as applicable. Identify, propose and implement change as required, whilst ensuring compliance.
• Safety Management System - Promote the application of Human Factors, Error Management, Risk Management and Safety Assurance within the Part 145 team(s), together with the proactive analysis, mitigation and management of Hazards.
• Management System Assurance - Ensure Part 145 team(s) activities are compliant with the AM&S Governance and Assurance framework. Ensure Process Confirmations and independent assurance audits are supported by Part 145 personnel and integrated within/across teams. Manage the response to audit findings in a timely and appropriate manner and provide information into the relevant reviews. Generate and implement effective improvements within/across teams to overcome any non-compliance and monitor effectiveness.
• Statutory/Regulatory & Legislative requirements - Able to demonstrate a good understanding and application of the relevant Continuing Airworthiness Regulatory framework, and ensure any Regulatory-driven changes are implemented within the Part 145 team(s) activities. Ensure compliance with all other requirements, eg ITAR, EaPW, ISO, etc.
• Contractual Requirements - Ensure compliance with all applicable contractual requirements, eg through support to contract reviews, and ensure any changes are implemented into the Part 145 activities, as appropriate.

Requirements:

• 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.
• Typically 2+ years' experience including type, classed as fully competent with all required 'Authorities' in place.
• Demonstrating breadth of experience, currency & recency via a Log Book (electronic or paper) capturing skills, knowledge and authorities for working on Aircraft type or in bays.
• Practical experience and expertise in the application of aviation safety standards and safe operating practices.
• A comprehensive knowledge of the Acceptable Means of Compliance.
• Management training.
• Leadership- Foundation.
• Human Factors- Standard Course Specification.
• E&PW Awareness- Standard Course Specification.
• ITAR Awareness- Standard Course Specification.

Benefits

Competitive Basic Salary
25 Days Annual Leave
Annual Bonus
On site Parking
Pension Scheme
Life Assurance