Survival Equipment & Avionics Team Lead at BAE Systems Strategic Aerospace Services WLL

Dukhan, Al Shahaniya, Qatar -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Aircraft maintenance, Avionics, Survival equipment, Team leadership, People management, Regulatory compliance, Quality assurance, Technical diagnostics, Safety management systems, Task delegation, Operational planning, Performance monitoring, Aeronautical engineering, Human factors, Log book management, Audit support

Industry

Human Resources Services

Description

The Survival Equipment and Avionics Controller is responsible for ensuring that all off aircraft maintenance work is performed to approve data and quality standards. Reporting to the Deputy Depth Maintenance Manager for the organisation, administration, control and efficiency of the Part 145 Bay Operations The post holder will be an experienced and skilled technician undertaking a range of detailed maintenance activities on an aircraft or aircraft component, demonstrating the ability to derive diagnostic techniques. Responsible for maintaining airworthiness through appropriate task delegation and authorisation on an aircraft or aircraft component. Responsible for tasking of work & supervision of personnel/people management. Responsible for meeting agreed delivery targets at a tactical level. Demonstrates people management and leadership skills. Demonstrates awareness of broader external dependencies and identifies areas for continuous improvement. Core Activity High level of survival equipment and avionics knowledge is required Initial set up of aircraft bays Responsible for ensuring that all off aircraft maintenance work is performed to approved data and quality standards. Reporting to the Deputy Depth Maintenance Manager for the organisation, administration, control and efficiency of the Part 145 Bay Operations Ensuring that all required regulatory and company standards of quality are achieved for all tasks carried out in the maintenance organisation Requires the ability to think and plan tactically to respond to the constantly changing environment in terms of Customer and product changes/customisation, therefore, it also demands the capability to organise resource balancing/training to meet changing standards Provide Information, Statistics and Data as required for input to the Operational Performance Review Supervising the team to ensure that maintenance is undertaken to schedule and highlight any issues, escalate as required. Report on any impact to the wider programme Demonstrate a flexible and proactive attitude to carrying out responsibilities appropriate to the role and takes direction appropriately Ensuring that staff are sufficiently competent and approved for the maintenance tasks allocated to them. Maintain personal & teams task authorisation for working on an aircraft or components in accordance with AMC requirements Responsible for meeting agreed delivery targets in the short to medium term through the supervision of others. Progress reporting against delivery targets to management Provide guidance and leadership to the team. Develops team members using formal assessment processes, e.g. PDR’s, supports and sponsors training requests including ‘on the job training’. Demonstrates sound and comprehensive communication and people management skills in order to exchange complicated information Maintaining personal Log Book to demonstrate currency and recency, on completion of On the Job training (OJT) activities, sign QEAF personnel’s Log Books as appropriate within your trade and skills boundaries. If you are an approved designated assessor, undertake authorisation and task competency approvals, and check Pt 145 license application packs prior to submission. Oversight of HMSS repairs and maintenance Provide reporting and oversight to QEAF consolidation activites with Pt145 Off Aircraft workshops Key Accountabilities · Performance indicators – Ensure the effective management of Regulatory activities by setting delivery targets, monitoring progress and developing performance improvement programmes. Prioritises activities within/across teams to maximise efficiency. Represents the Maintenance Manager at management reviews, where necessary. Responsible for the assessment of escalated issues for any impact on Continuing Airworthiness and generating effective resolution, or sponsoring escalation to management, as appropriate · Procedure/standards – Comply with the Regulatory Framework, its associated procedures and standards, and any other company procedures and standards. Identify and propose changes as required · Safety Management System – Understand and apply Human Factors and Error Management philosophies are applied to all Maintenance activities. Understand the risks associated with Maintenance activities and the means by which they are mitigated and managed · Management System Assurance – Ensure Maintenance activities are compliant with the QAF Regulatory and Assurance framework, including supporting Process Confirmations and independent assurance audits. Support the response to audit findings in a timely and appropriate manner and provide information to support the relevant reviews. Support the implementation of identified improvements to overcome any non-compliance and monitor effectiveness · 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 · Completion of an Engineering Apprenticeship, ideally in Aeronautical Engineering or Military equivalent apprenticeship / qualifications. Academic qualification for this role is a minimum of City & Guilds 2675 or 2661 in Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance or equivalent. Aircraft platform training (On a/c requirement) · Experienced and competent leader at this level. Requires a minimum of 2 years working at Technician level prior to undertaking a Supervisor role. Demonstrating breadth of experience, currency & recency via a Log Book capturing skills, knowledge and authorities for working on Aircraft type or in bays. Practical experience and expertise in the application of aviation safety standards and safe operating practices. A comprehensive knowledge of Expositions and Functionally Mandated Procedures Management training. PDR training / experience · Strong customer awareness with experience of his culture, ethos, policies, capabilities and processes such that the individual has gravitas with the Customer. · Relevant Engineering degree or equivalent · Fully experienced and competent in hands-on Customer Support by providing a complete service in the context of maximising gain for the Company · Strong people management and motivational skills · Operational and business management, especially within the aircraft maintenance environment · Knowledge of managing and implementing effective safety management systems (SMS) in aircraft or off aircraft related environment · Human Factors- Standard Course Specification. · E&PW Awareness- Standard Course Specification. · ITAR Awareness- Standard Course Specification. · IT Literate

Responsibilities

The Team Lead is responsible for supervising off-aircraft maintenance operations, ensuring all work meets regulatory and quality standards. They provide leadership to the team, manage resource allocation, and report on delivery targets to ensure operational efficiency.