Mechanical Supervisor

The Role

The post holder will be an experienced and skilled technician undertaking a range of detailed maintenance activities on an aircraft or aircraft component, demonstrating the ability to derive diagnostic techniques.

Responsible for maintaining airworthiness through appropriate task delegation and authorisation on an aircraft or aircraft component. Responsible for tasking of work & supervision of personnel/people management.

Role Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be required to perform tasks suitable to the internal level of this role. The role will contain, but will not be limited to, the following:

Supporting the Maintenance Manager, Team Leader in managing customer Output as defined by the Maintenance Manager.

Maintenance of the aircraft IAW the agreed aircraft Statement Of Work, being directly responsible for the delivery to Schedule, Standard and Quality of the programme.

Ensuring all deliverables meet the required airworthiness standards, promoting flight safety and ensuring all personnel comply with the overall airworthiness framework.

Ensuring that all maintenance tasks are conducted IAW approved data using the approved toolsets, with the correct levels of oversight and supervision. Ensuring the correct compilation of all documentation for all maintenance tasks, and addressing any issues identified with the relevant Business area.

Attendance at allocated Engineering Management meetings.

Demonstrates a flexible and proactive attitude to carrying out responsibilities, appropriate to the role and take direction appropriately. Must be willing to support, both Night and Day Shifts as required.

Conducting Independent Inspections as required and directed by the maintenance schedule.

Provide direct support to the Team Leader and deputise as required in times of absence.

Day-to-day People management and leadership of the combined team workforce, ensuring adherence to Company Policies, Quality Management, Health and Safety and Environmental Protection mandates.

What are BAE Systems looking for from you?:

Knowledge of quality procedures, processes and specifications. MAA (KR 640) experience essential.

Knowledge of Resolve and raising System Enquiries, essential.

Knowledge of scheduled servicing & EVM techniques, essential.

Intensive knowledge of Maintenance documentation (ESS and associated toolsets) is essential.

Experienced and competent leader at this level. Requires broad and in-depth product knowledge, expert competence within own technical / subject area and an understanding of the relationship with interfacing / contributory areas, appropriate to the role

Completion of an Engineering Apprenticeship (including a City & Guilds 2675 or 2661 or equivalent), ideally in Aeronautical Engineering and / or a recognised Engineering Degree from either aeronautical, mechanical, electrical, electronic, avionic or other studies relevant to the maintenance and continuing airworthiness of aircraft Completion of an Engineering Apprenticeship, ideally in Aeronautical Engineering, or Military equivalent apprenticeship / qualifications.

Security Requirements: SC & ITAR

This role will require the person to hold full Security Clearance (SC) prior to working onsite. You will need to obtain a BPSS check as part of this process. You must currently hold or be eligible and willing to obtain SC. In addition, this role involves direct and/or indirect access to ITAR Material which means there are restriction. If you are unsure as to whether you are eligible, please contact me to discuss.

The Umbrella rate quoted above is the Gross Umbrella rate (i.e. the rate we pay to the Umbrella Company inclusive of ALL employment costs). Please note, the rate paid by the Umbrella will be less, as will a Limited Deemed rate or Agency PAYE rate. Please get in touch to discuss the rates via these different payment vehicles