Avionic Supervisor

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Job Description

The person chosen to fill this position will form part of an MRO modification, servicing and repair team and must have served a recognized relevant trade apprenticeship or trade training equivalent.

Candidates must have knowledge of general aircraft maintenance and environment processes (FOD control, tool control, health & safety & COSHH. Candidate must be experienced in the maintenance, modification and repair of aircraft, and aircraft components.

Previous experience in leadership, supervision and control of technical staff is necessary - CH47 Chinook type course is desirable.

The role requires an individual with good communication skills, with the ability to distribute and sequence technical work requirements to their team, controlling demanding workloads, whilst delivering to a high standard, and maintaining schedule. Candidates' must be capable of understanding and interpreting technical documents, drawings and associated publications. 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 accountability, responsibility and authority.

They will supervise maintenance activities, fault diagnosis and disturbed system functional tests. This may be at multiple locations. They will supervise technicians to perform tasks associated with aircraft safe handling, maintenance, modification and flight test. Candidate will be responsible to ensure established process adherence, accurate and timely work recording and contractual/regulatory compliance. Candidate must be able to work under minimal supervision with limited direction.

Responsibilities:

Leads the assembly disassembly and modification of systems by overseeing the change removal replacement or upgrade of aerospace vehicle components to correct failures or implement changes

Oversees assembly disassembly or overhaul. Configures aerospace vehicles and bench test equipment

Directs troubleshooting of complex pneumatic hydraulic and electrical systems to isolate mechanical or electrical faults and repair faulty components

Oversees validation/verification testing of systems and components. Documents procedures and established processes to ensure contractual and regulatory compliance (e.g. repairs test results applicable modifications and inspection results)

Inspects components and verifies repairs for flight worthiness requirements. Leads and supervises others to perform tasks associated with the safe handling of an aerospace vehicle (e.g. jacking towing system operations)

Provides training and mentors others

Works under minimal direction

Qualifications

Ideally the candidate will have extensive experience working on Boeing Aircraft platforms and be familiar with Boeing specifications and drawing.  Must have experience leading a team of aircraft technicians and should have completed a recognised and certified aircraft apprenticeship or military equivalent.

Please apply asap for this role as recruitment may commence before the end date.

Important information regarding this requisition: This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. CANDIDATES MUST HAVE CURRENT LEGAL AUTHORIZATION TO WORK IMMEDIATELY IN THE UNITED KINGDOM. BOEING WILL NOT ATTEMPT TO OBTAIN IMMIGRATION AND LABOR SPONSORSHIP FOR ANY APPLICANTS. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll.

PLEASE NOTE: The successful candidate will be expected to undergo a SECURITY CHECK/CLEARANCE.