Mechanical Supervisor

Overview

Mechanical Supervisor - Middle Wallop

Salary: £41-£44 per hour. UK Citizenship required. Military Helicopter experience required.

Role

The Mechanical Supervisor position forms part of a Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) organisation, working as part of a team in support of key programmes on Military Helicopter maintenance. The individual will be responsible for ensuring established process adherence, accurate and timely work recording and contractual/regulatory compliance. Reporting to an Operations Lead, the role provides direct control, oversight, mentoring and supervision of technicians in the execution of their maintenance activities. The successful candidate will have proven technical knowledge and the ability to supervise, plan, sequence, distribute and control technical work for a small group of aircraft technicians, providing leadership, direction and guidance when required. They will ensure the standards/certification of all associated aircraft paperwork completed by their team are in accordance with company procedures and must hold or be able to obtain company supervisory authorisations on the aircraft type being worked on, independent inspections and fulfil their individual tasks within their authorisation. The role requires a collaborative approach and role modelling of Airmanship, Husbandry and H&S practices within the team.

Qualifications/Experience

Required:

• Recognised relevant trade apprenticeship or trade experience equivalent.
• Knowledge of general aircraft maintenance and processes applicable to the aviation environment (Human Factors, FOD control, tool control, health & safety & COSHH).
• Experience in either commercial or defence would be considered.
• Proficient computer skills, use of the Microsoft Office suite.
• Be an effective team member displaying appropriate behaviours including Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Deliver aircraft maintenance under MAA MRP Part 145 approval or under the approval of the MOD customer.
• Assembly, disassembly and/or modification of systems, changing, removing, replacing and/or upgrading aerospace vehicle components to correct failures or implement changes.
• Perform routine troubleshooting of complex aircraft systems, such as pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical/electronic to isolate faults and repair faulty components IAW technical information published in authorised maintenance documents.
• Be flexible with work locations and work times to ensure aircraft are delivered on time to customer.
• Provide advice, guidance and mentoring to peers and others appropriate to their role.
• Exercise, or work under appropriate supervision for the role.
• Mitigate immediate risks including open 'stop work' decisions as well as escalate emerging risks, issues and shortfalls in a timely manner.
• Contribute to continuous improvement workshops and projects as required.
• Where directed, exercise 100% oversight of work carried out by Apprentices or Trainees as well as Apprentice/Trainee mentoring.
• Contribute positively to an open and honest reporting culture.

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