Aircraft Ground Equipment (AGE) Senior Supervisor

Job Description

Aircraft Ground Equipment (AGE) Senior Supervisor - 00093224 Managing their available manpower by co-ordinating with their Specialist Supervisors to ensure aircraft AGE generation and MOF/ILOC tasking requirements are achieved this includes: + Leave + Shift allocation + Support to Fwd maintenance + Standbye duty * Deputising for the Mech Elec Superintendent in their absence * Managing their manpower to ensure adherence to the use of approved data; * Submission of TQs and TPRFs; * Spares demands are accurate and review of FDDs to meet aircraft operations; * Ensure shift handovers are carried out without ambiguity; * Adherence to tool control procedures and carry out random checks of the assigned specialist tool kits (10% checks, damaged tools etc); * Adherence to good husbandry practices by carrying out random post maintenance reviews of the work area; * Review of engineering authorisations and ensure that personnel are re-trained/re-authorised to maintain efficient support to the operation; * Carry out independent checks of ESS for consistency and accuracy; * Support the Depth MM in addressing any QA or higher HQ reports including investigations; * Ensuring sufficient spare aircraft AGE & components are available to support the operation and liaise with logistics support for replacements as required; * Support and promote the ?spot it report it?, SORT and FOD prevention programmes; * Liaise with the training department and co-ordinate RSAF consolidation training within their trade; * Providing coaching and mentoring for assigned BAE Systems SA and RSAF personnel including annual EPDRs; * Ensuring personal standards are maintained and adherence to the CoC and RBC by their assigned manpower; * Monitor aircraft components for repeat or recurring defects and previous maintenance actions already taken; * Monitor negative trends in manpower or maintenance that could impact the safety of the operation; * Provide assistance as the SME for their trade in troubleshooting/fault finding as necessary; * Provide support to any aircraft deployments or detachments by allocating resource and co-ordinating AGE/Tool/Spares requirements; * Monitoring DLF availability and identifying new candidates and bag sizes when necessary; * Support the Depth MM in the management of the facilities by reporting any defects; * Raising any ROID or deficiency paperwork for items received from supply that are damaged or considered not fit for purpose; * Welfare and discipline of all assigned PC staff under their control in conjunction with other Management and Supervisory staff; Completing any other reasonable duties or requests that are made by your line management * Counterpart development of assigned RSAF personnel to achieve 2nd and 3rd Signature levels * Proven potential/actual supervisory ability in a high tempo aircraft maintenance delivery driven environment. * Must be educated to HNC level or recognised equivalent or have relevant experience supported by formal, recorded workplace applied related training. * Must have Successfully completed a recognised aircraft engineering apprenticeship or similar practical aircraft maintenance training programme delivered by a NATO air force or approved aircraft maintenance training provider. * Extensive post qualification experience of military fast jet AGE maintenance support, at a certifying position. * Extensive experience working as a supervisor of AGE tradesmen maintaining Typhoon aircraft support equipment * Thorough understanding of company processes and procedures and industry knowledge.An understanding of engineering operating procedures.* * Proven Managerial experience within the aerospace industry preferably gained on Typhoon aircraft components. * Experience of working in the aviation industry in a Gulf Coast Country preferred. * The ability to act upon their own initiative within the scope of their job. * A conscientious approach to work and meticulous attention to detail. * A track record of meeting strict deadlines without compromising standards and quality. * Currently working in an aircraft maintenance organisation conducting or supporting Depth Maintenance of military fast-jet AGE (Typhoon preferred). * Proven track record supervising AGE maintenance supervisors and technicians and associated resources at ?shift manager? level, maintaining military fast jet aircraft AGE (Typhoon preferred). * Excellent man management and people development competencies. Management experience with proven ability to manage junior engineering personnel. * High level of interpersonal skill to co-ordinate a large number of diverse and complex activities and the ability to communicate, influence and direct the decision making process at all levels. Experience of multi?tasking to manage a diverse range of engineering and management activities. * Demonstrable experience working as an AGE supervisor and technician conducting Depth Maintenance on a busy, military operational flying unit. * Fully conversant with European Aviation Safety Agency aircraft maintenance regulations or military equivalents such as UK MoD Defence Standard 05-130. * Experience working in a NATO air force maintaining AGE & component systems on military aircraft. * Experience as a mentor, coach or instructor in an aircraft maintenance environment. * Experience conducting Depth Maintenance of aircraft AGE components in a Gulf Coast Country.Primary LocationSA-02-Mecca-Taif

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