Avionic Senior Supervisor

Job Description Avionic Senior Supervisor - 00117799 Avionic Senior Supervisor JOB PURPOSE This role is responsible for leading the development, effectiveness and the consolidation (BAE Systems and RSAF) of Avionics aircraft supervisors and tradesmen employed Forward Maintenance, KFAB, Taif. To manage the engineering activities and ensure effective supervision of Avionics personnel in order to ensure that continuing airworthiness and maintenance activities on Typhoon aircraft are carried out in accordance with BAE Systems Saudi Arabia SALAM Maintenance Organisation Exposition and associated Quality Management System. The job holder will supervise BAE Systems staff and Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) personnel as well as lead the mentoring and consolidation training (OJT) of these tradesmen in the Line (Forward) Maintenance environment. Managing their available manpower by co-ordinating with their Specialist Supervisors to ensure aircraft generation and flying requirements are achieved this includes: Leave, shift allocation, support to flight line (launch and recovery), EOR duty and Hit Team duty. Provide support to any aircraft deployments or detachments by allocating manpower and coordinating AGE/Tool/Spares requirements. Raising deficiency paperwork for items received from supply that are damaged or considered not fit for purpose. Completing any other reasonable duties or requests that are made by your line management. Promote and support the Salam Operations Quality Management System by understanding the requirements of AS9110. Promotion of customer focus throughout the organisation whilst recognising and highlighting opportunities for continuous improvement (CI).

Have extensive proven post qualification practical maintenance experience within operational flying aircraft environment supported by formal recorded workplace applied related training OR extensive experience on same aircraft type Have proven experience in a relevant management role. Typhoon Q Course and equipment specific training if required. Must have experience working knowledge of EASA Part 145 Leadership skills and proven ability to supervise all levels of engineering personnel. Qualified to HNC / HND (with military add on training applicable to trade) or national civilian / military equivalent and successful completion of a recognised national aircraft maintenance traineeship / apprenticeship National Aircraft Maintenance Qualifications as agreed by the Directorate. This includes, but is not limited to: + Royal Saudi Air Force Aircraft Maintenance Qualifications (Skill Level 7)
+ UK Royal Air Force Aircraft Maintenance Qualifications
+ Other Military Aircraft Maintenance Qualifications as agreed by the directorate
+ EASA (Part 66) Aircraft Maintenance Qualifications (Cat A,B, or C) or GACA equivalent.
+ BAE Systems Saudi Arabia Trained Aircraft Maintenance Personnel (SNTTP/ TSNTTP/FLMP).
+ Applicants holding other nationally awarded Aircraft Maintenance Qualifications should consult the Directorate
For non-native English speakers, English Language proficiency equivalent to (IELTS 4.5). Formal training in analysing SHM arisings. Thorough understanding of company processes and procedures Broad aerospace and defence company / industry knowledge. Proven supervisory experience within the area of definition. Excellent man management and people development competencies. Management experience with proven ability to manage junior engineering personnel. High level of interpersonal skill to co-ordinate a large number of diverse and complex activities and the ability to communicate, influence and direct the decision making process at all levels. Experience of multi–tasking to manage a diverse range of engineering and management activities. Currently working in an aircraft maintenance organisation conducting or supporting Line (Forward) Maintenance of military fast-jets (Typhoon preferred). Proven track record supervising Avionics aircraft maintenance supervisors and technicians and associated resources at ‘shift manager’ level, maintaining military fast jet aircraft (Typhoon preferred).
Demonstrable experience working as a Avionics certifying supervisor and technician conducting Line (Forward) Maintenance on a busy, military operational flying unit. Fully conversant with European Aviation Safety Agency aircraft maintenance regulations or military equivalents such as UK MoD Defence Standard 05-130. Experience working in a NATO air force maintaining Avionics systems on military aircraft. Experience as a mentor, coach or instructor in an aircraft maintenance environment. Experience conducting Line Maintenance of aircraft in a Gulf Coast Country.

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SA-02-Mecca-Taif