The post holder will be an experienced and skilled Avionics Technician undertaking a range of detailed maintenance activities on aircraft. Capable of following approved data in accordance with the organisation s Maintenance Organisation Exposition (MOE).
Demonstrates the ability to analyse and diagnose faults to aircraft and equipment follow diagnostic procedures and work effectively within a team. Provide guidance to less experienced team members within a diverse and dynamic operational environment.
Core Activity:
- Undertake and complete tasked maintenance & diagnostic activities on aircraft systems which may include as appropriate modification embodiments component removals inspections repairs fault rectifications replacements and/or functional/system test.
- Demonstrate a flexible and proactive attitude to carrying out responsibilities appropriate to the role and takes direction appropriately.
- Maintains own task authorisations for working on an aircraft in accordance with AMC requirements.
- Engages with PDR process and maintains an interest in selfdevelopment.
- Show sound communication and people skills to ensure essential information can be communicated effectively.
- Maintain personal Log Book to demonstrate currency and recency on completion of On the Job training (OJT) activities
- Engage in the local applicable Error Management Processes.
Key Accountabilities:
- Performance indicators Ensure the effective provision of Part 145 activities by meeting delivery targets and reporting any impact on Continuing Airworthiness. Understand how individual actions contribute to overall delivery performance.
- Completion of activities Ensure all Part 145 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.
- Procedure/standards Comply with the Part 145 Exposition its associated procedures and standards and any other Company procedures and standards as applicable. Identify and propose changes as required.
- Safety Management System Ensure Human Factors and Error Management philosophies are applied to all Part 145 activities. Understand the risks associated with Part 145 and the means by which they are mitigated and managed.
- Management System Assurance Ensure Part 145 activities are compliant with the AM&S Governance and Assurance framework including supporting Process Confirmations and independent assurance audits. Support the response to audit findings in a timely and appropriate manner and provide information to support the relevant reviews. Support the implementation of identified improvements to overcome any noncompliance and monitor effectiveness.
- Statutory / Regulatory & Legislative requirements Able to demonstrate an appropriate level of understanding and application of the relevant Continuing Airworthiness Regulatory framework. Support the implementation of any Regulatorydriven changes into the Part 145 activities. Ensure compliance with all other requirements e.g. ITAR EaPW ISO etc.
- Contractual Requirements Ensure compliance with applicable contractual requirements e.g. through support to contract reviews via the incorporation of required changes into Part 145 processes.
Requirements
- Academic qualification for this role is a minimum of City & Guilds 2675 or 2661 in Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance or equivalent.
- Typically 2 years experience including type classed as fully competent with all required Authorisations in place.
- Requires general product knowledge/competency within own technical/subject area and a basic knowledge of those elements in other areas.
- Awareness of how the team integrates with others in order to achieve the overall objectives of the area and demonstrates an understanding of the requirement for continuous improvement and its application.
- Hawk Composite Flight Servicing Pass.
- Trade Q Course Pass.
- 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
- Shift Allowance
Qualifications Completion of an Engineering Apprenticeship, ideally in Aeronautical Engineering or Military equivalent apprenticeship 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. Requires a minimum of 2 years working at Technician level prior to undertaking a Supervisor role. Demonstrating breadth of experience, currency & recency via a Log Book (electronic or paper) of skills, knowledge and authorities for working on Aircraft type or in bays.