Capability Integration Lead

The role is responsible for ensuring that all aspects of the planning and delivery of in-country weapons capability upgrades into the Qatar Typhoon Fleet, providing subject matter expertise to the on-shore requirement for planning, delivery and execution of new capability introduction. The role will also provide wider Weapons supervision and management in support of the Pt 145 organisation where required.

• Ensure the effective management of MaintenanceSupportactivities by setting delivery targets, monitoring progress and developing performance improvement programmes. Prioritises activities within/across teams to maximise efficiency. Represents the Technical Integration Manager at management reviews, where necessary.
• Responsible for supporting the Technical Integration Manager in the development and implementation of the on-shore capability insertion programme for Typhoon FOC drops, driving delivery of schedules, TEPIDOIL activities and all associated integration activities across the DUKHAN MOBResponsible for the assessment of escalated issues regarding armaments capability for any impact on Continuing Airworthiness and generating effective resolution, or sponsoring escalation to management, as appropriate.
• Ensure the integration of Capability Integrationactivity within the business, including the engagement of key stakeholders at all stages of the process. Provide support and guidance to the team(s) on the development of capability ribbons to track and drive progress in delivery.
• Manage compliance with the Ground Service Exposition, its associated procedures and standards, and any other Company procedures and standards, as applicable. Identify, propose and implement change as required, whilst ensuring compliance.
• Promote the application of Human Factors, Error Management, Risk Management and Safety Assurance within the Maintenance Support team(s), together with the proactive analysis, mitigation and management of Hazards.
• Able to demonstrate a good understanding and application of the relevant Continuing Airworthiness Regulatory framework, and ensure any Regulatory-driven changes are implemented within the Maintenance Support team(s) activities. Ensure compliance with all other requirements, e.g. ITAR, EaPW, ISO, etc.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable contractual requirements, e.g. through support to contract reviews, and ensure any changes are implemented into the Maintenance Support activities, as appropriate.

• Experienced and competent leader at this level. Requires broad and in-depth product knowledge, expert competence within own technical/subject area and an understanding of the relationship with interfacing/ contributory areas, appropriate to the role. Ensure personal and team compliance with the risk assessments and SHE policies and procedures.
  
• Completion of an Engineering Apprenticeship (including a City & Guilds 2675 or 2661 or equivalent), ideally in Aeronautical Engineering and / or a recognised Engineering Degree from either aeronautical, mechanical, electrical, electronic, avionic or other studies relevant to the maintenance and continuing airworthiness of aircraft.
  
• 5 years practical experience and expertise in the application of aviation safety standards and safe operating practices.
  
• 2 years relevant work experience within the aircraft maintenance environment working at a supervisory level exercising certifying privileges.
  
• Minimum 6 months experience on type (in the last two years).
  
• A comprehensive knowledge of Acceptable Means of Compliance documentation set.