The IMS SME reports to the
Aircraft Records Manager. The role holder is required to lead on all IMS
matters from IMS Application and Data Management, liaising with in-services
organisations and UK Support, advising operational best-practice in terms of
system usage from Goods Receipt to issuing assets forward to Approved
Maintenance Organisations. The role holder shall provide effective utilisation
of subject matter knowledge and experience, ensuring efficient working of the
IMS system and be able to support the delivery of maintenance tasking and verification
at strategic and tactical levels. Ensuring maximum operational effect whilst
minimising cost.
The post holder should have a strong
quantitative and analytical skills/experience, with lean management principles
and be an effective, credible communicator with good interpersonal skills. They
will require good Typhoon product knowledge and a good understanding of the
relationship with interfacing/contributory areas, and be able to analyse and
interpret data with a high level of attention to detail.Core ActivitySupporting the effective management of and delivery of the IMS
data, ensuring that it is current and applicable” to the Part 21 (Design
Organisation) design.
Supporting the effective management regarding the delivery of the
IMS data to ensable the accomplishment of all maintenance in accordance with
the Operator Maintenance Programme.
At a tactical level, lead the Data/ Process Integrity interface
with the Design Organisation, Maintenance Tasking & Verification, Part M
and all Approved Maintenance Organisations.
Manage and report on the effectiveness of IMS data management,
including feedback to design, across all respnosble maintenance locations.
Ensure any trends are identified, generate effective resolution, escalate to
management.
Manage and lead the inputting of new electronic Airworthiness
Records, Reference and Business Data to the in-service IMS.
Delivering the necessary activities required to
maintain the configuration, qualifty and integrity of the in-service IMS.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 – Ensure the effective management of Continuing Airworthiness Records activities by setting delivery targets, monitoring progress and developing performance improvement programmes. Prioritises activities within/across the team to maximise efficiency. Responsible for the assessment of escalated issues for any impact on Continuing Airworthiness and generating effective resolution, or sponsoring escalation to management, as appropriate. Understand how the team and your actions contribute to overall delivery performance.
- Completion of activities – Ensure all Continuing Airworthiness Records activities are recorded and Airworthiness Records are maintained on relevant systems (IT/paper based). Ensure all Continuing Airworthiness Records activities are performed by suitably qualified, experienced and authorised personnel. Ensure the integration of Continuing Airworthiness Records activity within the business, including the engagement of key stakeholders at all stages of the process. Provide support and guidance to the team. Provide OJT aligned to the role training specification for QAF candidates.
- Procedure/standards – Compliance with the Continuing Airworthiness Management Exposition, its associated procedures and standards, and any other applicable company procedures and standards.Agree and enact change to these procedures and standards as required.
- Safety Management System – Promote the application of human factors, error management, safety assurance within the Continuing Airworthiness Records team, together with the proactive analysis, mitigation and management of hazards.
- Management System Assurance – Ensure in-service IMS activities are compliant with the applicable governance and assurance framework. Ensure process confirmations and independent assurance audits are supported by Continuing Airworthiness Records personnel and integrated within/across teams. Manage the response to audit findings in a timely and appropriate manner and provide information into the relevant reviews. Generate and implement effective improvements within/across team to overcome any non-compliance and monitor effectiveness.
- Continuing Airworthiness Assurance (Quality) – Management and application of the CAA system within airworthiness records, including supporting audits, responding to findings related to reference data, configuration and lifing exceptions in a timely manner and providing relevant information into the appropriate reviews.
- Statutory / Regulatory & Legislative requirements – Demonstrate a detailed understanding and application of the Continuing Airworthiness regulatory framework, and ensure the organisation is advised of any changes. Ensure compliance with all other requirements, e.g. ITAR/E&PW.
- Contractual Requirements – Ensure compliance with all applicable
contractual requirements, Support contract reviews and ensure communication of
any changes into Airworthiness Records activities, as appropriate
RequirementsMinimum of a recognised qualification to NVQ3/ONC level in a
relevant discipline or suitable equivalent
Understands the regulatory framework and its applicability to the
maintenance tasking and verification processes and activities
Able to build good relationships with customers, Part 145
Organisation and other key stakeholders personnel
Have operational knowledge and understanding of the platform
contract, the fleet’s performance and the business key performance metrics
Demonstrate
an understanding of reliability programmes and the impact of their findings on
the operator maintenance programme
Human Factors-
Standard Course Specification
E&PW Awareness-
Standard Course Specification
ITAR Awareness-
Standard Course Specification
IT Literate
