Role: Aircraft Mechanical Supervisor Location: Middle Wallop
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- Onsite Role Type: Contract | 6 months initially
- ongoing Salary: £41 an hour overtime
- £3 an hour bonus, paid on successful completion of 6 months Client Overview: Our prestigious client supports major UK programmes such as Apache, Chinook, C-17, P-8A, and E7 Wedgetail, the UK armed forces aircraft, and both virtual and instructor-led training, being well-positioned to address the UKs current and future defence and security needs.
About the role: The role of the Mechanical Supervisor position will form part of a Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO), working as part of a team in support of our key programmes.
The individual will be responsible for ensuring established process adherence, accurate and timely work recording and contractual/regulatory compliance.
They must possess a working knowledge of MAA Regulatory Articles (RA), MAA Regulatory Publication (MRP) Part 145, aviation Quality Assurance (QA) and Safety Management System (SMS) and the application of these requirements within their area of responsibility, accountability and authority (RAA).
Reporting to an Operations Lead, this role provides direct control, oversight, mentoring and is responsible for carrying out supervision of technicians in the execution of their maintenance activities.
Will have a proven technical knowledge and the ability to supervise, plan, sequence, distribute and control technical work for a small group of aircraft technicians.
Key Responsibilities: Deliver aircraft maintenance under Boeings own 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, mechanical 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 the 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 stop work 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 Boeing Apprentices or Trainees as well as Apprentice/Trainee mentoring.
Contribute positively to our open and honest reporting culture.
Must have experience on the Apache Platform Basic Qualifications : 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).
Proficient computer skills, use of the Microsoft Office suite.
Be an effective team member displaying appropriate behaviours including Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. xkybehq
Previous Supervisor experience is preferred, although the client is willing to provide training for mechanics looking to move to the Supervisor level.
Note: SC Clearance is vital for this role, sadly, sponsorship cannot be offered