Typhoon Mechanical Senior Supervisor

Job Description

Typhoon Mechanical Senior Supervisor - 00091080 Managing their available manpower by co-ordinating with their Specialist Supervisors to ensure aircraft generation and flying requirements are achieved this includes: + Leave; + Shift allocation; + Support to flight line (launch and recovery); + EOR duty; + Hit Team duty; * 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; * Carry out PMDS downloads and assess arisings including SHM and EHM analysis; * Carry out independent checks as and when called up on individual aircraft systems; * Support the AGF AMM in addressing any QA or higher HQ reports including investigations; * Support the spot it report it programme; * Promote and support the use of TERs within the organisation; * Support the FOD programme; * Liaise with the training department and co-ordinate RSAF consolidation training within their trade; * Completing EPDRs for their direct reports; * Ensuring personal standards are maintained and adherence to the CoC and RBC by their assigned manpower; * Support aircrew debriefings; * Monitor aircraft 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 manpower and co-ordinating AGE/Tool/Spares requirements; * Monitoring DLF availability and identifying new candidates and bag sizes when necessary; * Support the AGF AMM 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; * Ensuring sufficient spare aircraft wheels are available to support the operation and liaise with Depth for replacements as required; * Counterpart development of assigned RSAF personnel to achieve 2nd and 3rd Signature levels. * Must be educated to HND level or recognised equivalent or have relevant experience supported by formal, recorded workplace applied related training. * Must have completed a recognised aircraft engineering apprenticeship in industry/military or similar qualification in aircraft or ground support systems.Must have extensive post qualification experience of military fast jet maintenance support, at Senior Supervisor/Manager level within an operational military flying environment and proven ability to manage all levels of engineering personnel.* * Must have previous Typhoon experience within the Mechanical Trade supported by formal Q annotation. * High level of interpersonal skill to co-ordinate a number of activities and the ability to communicate, influence and direct decision making. * 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. * 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 the role. * A conscientious approach to work and meticulous attention to detail. * A track record of meeting strict deadlines without compromising standards and quality. * Ex-military or industry experience of serving on an operational military flying unit. * Thorough working knowledge of the Typhoon Mechanical systems. * 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 the job. * A conscientious approach to work and meticulous attention to detail is also required. * Considerable aerospace and defence company/industry knowledge. * A track record of meeting strict deadlines without compromising standards and quality.Primary LocationSA-02-Mecca-Taif

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