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 or aircraft components

Core Activity

• Undertake 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
  
• Undertake and complete tasked  maintenance & diagnostic activities on an aircraft or weapons systems/components which will include as appropriate Aircraft Ground Handling Flight Servicing  Aircraft role changes AD embodiments component removals inspections repairs modifications fault rectifications replacements and/or functional/system test
  
• 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 Aircraft or 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 an aircraft or components in accordance with AMC requirements
  
• Liaison with Egress Workshop
  
• Will be required to coordinate Flight Line Servicing and associated activities
  
• 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
  
  

• Performance indicators Ensure the effective management of Part 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 activities are appropriately documented and airworthiness records are maintained on relevant systems (IT / paper based) Ensure all Part activities are performed by suitably qualified experienced and authorised personnel Ensure the integration of Part    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 team(s) compliance with the Part 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 team(s) together with the proactive analysis mitigation and management of Hazards
  
• Management System Assurance Ensure Part team(s) activities are compliant with the AM&S Governance and Assurance framework Ensure Process Confirmations and independent assurance audits are supported by Part 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 noncompliance 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 Regulatorydriven changes are implemented within the Part 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 activities as appropriate
  

• Academic qualification for this role is a minimum of City & Guilds or in Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance or equivalent
  
• Experienced and competent leader at this level
  
• Typically 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
  
• IT Literate
  

• Competitive Basic Salary
  
• Days Annual Leave
  
• Annual Bonus
  
• On site Parking
  
• Pension Scheme
  
• Shift Allowance