MAINTENANCE TEAM LEAD

Thales people architect solutions that enable two-thirds of planes to take off and land safely. We create in-flight entertainment systems that engross 50 million fliers every year and we develop the avionics that control the world’s largest commercial aircrafts. Our simulators train the next generation of pilots for fighter jets, transporters and search and rescue helicopters. And, together, each and every member of our aerospace team makes a difference.

JOB OBJECTIVE

• Maintain IFEC system on Customer fleet during transit and scheduled checks. Manage team of line maintenance technicians during shift.

FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the supervision and performance of his team members.
• Ensuring only qualified technicians are assigned to perform the task.
• Ensuring adequate tools, equipment and materials are available for the assigned task.
• Ensuring the applicable approved documentation is available for the assigned task.
• Be knowledgeable and familiar with each customer’s statement of work (contractual requirements).
• Ensuring that customer is satisfied with AGS services and technicians’ performance.
• Addressing technicians’ issues and concern and resolve conflict in timely manner.
• Conducting station and individual training needs assessment and request training if needed.
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements as applicable to the station.
• Ensuring the cleanliness of facility, tools and equipment.
• Ensuring full compliance with all applicable Quality and Safety manuals.
• Performing trainings as required.

    WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 5 years of aircraft maintenance experience with at least 2 years of Supervisory experience in Line and/or Base maintenance.
• Knowledge of electronic and troubleshooting generally acquired through commercial aviation or technical school education combined with adequate years of related industry experience (Avionics/IFE) with an airline. Thales IFE experience is preferred.

QUALIFICATION AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor of Science in Aviation Electronics and/or Communication Engineering is preferred.
• Experience in team management
• Holder of an Aircraft Mechanic ICAO licence
• Bahraini national (preferred)

PREFERRED SKILLS

• High standard of team management skills.
• Excellent knowledge of Airline maintenance operations
• Excellent knowledge of aviation regulations (e.g. EASA, FAA and/or BCAA)
• High standard of English language
• High standard of computer literacy (MS office applications)

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