The
ESS & MSS Team Leader reports to the Aircrafts Records Manager and is responsible for the overall
maintenance and control of the entire ground support systems suite in direct
support of the QEAF Typhoon Programme. Inclusive of the Engineering Support
System (ESS), The Ground Loading Unit (GLU-X), SCEPTRE Mission Support System
(MSS) and the Off Board Mapping Solution. The role holder will operate in
accordance with the QEAF Typhoon Continuing Airworthiness Management
Expositions (CAME) and the National Approved Data Set.
Core Activity
The ESS &
MSS Team Leader is responsible for
overseeing Continuing Airworthiness responsibilities associated with the tasks
detailed below are carried out in accordance with extant regulation:
Discharging the strategy and vision of the complete Engineering Support
Solution in direct support of the QEAF Eurofighter Typhoon Programme. Which
includes, but not limited to:
8 Oracle Databases
36 Server Environments
4 RESTRICTED Network Infrastructures
Cyber Security
>300 End Users
>100 End Clients
Operationally Critical Peripherals
Discharging the strategy and vision of the Mission Support solution ‘SCEPTRE’
and Off Board Mapping Solution in direct support of the QEAF Eurofighter
Typhoon Programme. Which includes, but not limited to:
9 Server Environments
8 PostgreSQL Databases
4 SECRET Network Infrastructures
>50 End Users
>30 End Clients
Operationally Critical Peripherals
Ensure Operational Availability and Deployment Readiness of the QEAF
Typhoon Ground Support System Suite
Coaching
and mentoring of QEAF GSS Administrators. This includes providing On-the-Job
Training and providing feedback to Senior QEAF Management on progress reviews
Key Accountabilities
Develop
and maintain strategic relations – Cultivate
strong, strategic relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to
enhance collaboration, communication, and trust. Act as the primary point of
contact and liaison to ensure effective operational support.
Performance indicators – Leading by example to provide effective leadership for
all activities by working to schedule and reporting any impact on Continuing Airworthiness. Understand how the teams
and your own actions contribute to overall delivery performance. Identify and
escalate any issues
Completion
of activities – Ensure all GSS activities are appropriately documented
and Airworthiness Records are maintained on relevant systems. Ensure all activities
are performed by suitably: qualified, experienced and authorised personnel.
Ensure the integration of GSS activities within the business, including the
engagement of key stakeholders at all stages of the process. Provide support
and guidance to the team Procedure/standards – Compliance with the CAME, its
associated procedures and standards, and any other company procedures and
standards. Agree and enact change to these procedures and standards as required
Safety Management System – Understand and apply human factors and error
management philosophies to all maintenance activities. Understand the risks
associated with maintenance activities and the means by which they are
mitigated and managed
Statutory / Regulatory & Legislative
requirements – Able to demonstrate an appropriate level
of understanding and application of the relevant continuing airworthiness
regulatory framework. Support the implementation of any regulatory driven
changes into the maintenance activities. Ensure compliance with all other
requirements, e.g. ITAR, EaPW, ISO, etc
Contractual Requirements – Comply with all applicable contractual requirements
Requirements
Extensive experience within a Maintenance & Support environment, including significant direct experience of supporting or maintaining fleets of aircraft
It is essential to have operational experience in managing; Airworthiness System(s) of Record, Aircraft Technical Log, Mission Planning & Debriefing Systems and Electronic Mapping solutions with the following prior learns:
Oracle Database Administrator 11g/ 19c /23ai
Oracle Database SQL
Windows Server 2022 Management
Microsoft Endpoint Configuration andAdministration
Microsoft Hyper-V Management
Network Management
NetApp/ Fujitsu ETERNUS Management
Fujitsu Hardware Management
It is desirable to have 5 years’ experience in managing Electronic Systems in direct support of M, integrity and configuration role with exposure to a customer environment
It is essential to have proven experience in managing relations across multiple organisations
