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AvionicsElectrical Supervisor

MPI have a requirement for an Avionics/Electrical Supervisor (B5T) to work on site at RAF Valley

Applicants must be time served Aircraft and have recent Hawk or fast jet experience. 

Rate of pay is  £21.00 per hour LTD. 

Immediate start for approx 12 month contract. 

Shift Pattern: It will either be a day’s position or a permanent late shift (shift allowance would apply to late shift) 

Day’s hours are 37.5 hours/week 

08:00 – 16;15 Mon – Thurs 

08:00 – 15:15 Fri 

Late shift hours are 37.5 hours/week 

Mon – Thurs 16;00 – 23.45 

Friday 14:30 – 21:00  

All workers must hold a current Human Factors Certification (valid for 2 years) and relevant EWIS Certification that must be brought with them on their first day. 

BPSS & DBS will need to be completed in addition to the other forms at offer stage, and passed in order to confirm start date. 

Qualifications and SC clearable are compulsory. Contractors must have BPSS & DBS to start. *This now applies to all Valley roles.  

General Description of Role: 

The Senior Supervisor will efficiently co-ordinate personnel in support of contractual requirements and develop a safe and quality conscious work force of staff and supervisors. The Senior Supervisor will ensure that with the assets available that the contracted output across the wing is met

Main Tasks:

The general supervision and technical direction of all employees under their control. The main tasks could include but not limited

The efficient organisation, administration and operation of all aspects of the progression and archiving of Aircraft Engineering Documentation.

Carry out all authority level G tasks that do not require additional authorization criteria - subject to any limitations imposed by the authorizing authority

Carry out all authority level G tasks that do not require additional authorization criteria - subject to any limitations imposed by the authorizing authority

Carry out all authority level F tasks that do not require additional authorization criteria - subject to any limitations imposed by the authorizing authority

Maintain Environmental, Quality, Security and Health & Safety standards as defined by Babcock Policy

Behave in line with the Being Babcock set of principles.

When detailed, taking on the role of Shift Charge Hand during periods of absence.

Ensuring that the tasks are completed in a safe and efficient manner, on time and to the highest standard.

Maintaining a PEVL to establish continuity of experience. Ensure that all tradesmen return the individual PEVLs for validation of entries on a regular basis.

Ensuring only suitably trained, qualified and authorised engineers are used to carry tasks requiring external specialist services.

Checking that all equipment required for maintenance is available and reporting all deficiencies

Ensuring all tests, independents and functional are completed correctly

Monitoring Maintenance Progress (Scheduled & Unscheduled)

Control of Manpower allocated to them

Monitoring attendance, bringing persistent offenders to the attention of the Site Manager

The efficient organisation, administration and operation of all aspects of the progression and archiving of Aircraft Engineering Documentation.

Monitoring the work carried out by employees under his control to ensure that they conform to current regulations and that documentation is promptly and accurately completed. Ensuring that any maintenance documentation received incorrectly, inaccurately or illegibly completed has been returned to the TASK SUPERVISOR for correction before final processing.

Monitoring the prompt handling and distribution of e-mails/messages within the Engineering Department.

Progressing the routine and scheduled maintenance of aircraft and providing documentation as required.

Distributing and progressing, the compliance with all appropriate engineering instructions received from external agencies.

Ensuring that all Company communications, information and instructions are cascade briefed to all staff within his area of responsibility.

Manage and report performance against declared letters of delegations and budgetary responsibilities as directed by the Hawk GM

Carrying out additional duties as may be required by the Maintenance Manager or Deputy Maintenance Manager.

All staff are to ensure that they maintain the standard of security policies and procedures as stipulated within Station and Hawk Security Standing Orders

All staff are responsible for ensuring that all Information Technology and Information Management processes, policies, procedures and controls are adhered to for all IT systems within their use.

Maintaining an effective changeover by debriefs or written log to provide a smooth transition and continuation of trade tasks between each shift where and when applicable

Champion a culture of Near Miss and Error Reporting and take the lead for subsequent investigations

Ensure Company health, safety and environmental procedures are implemented and complied with at all times.

Insert/remove controlled forms in/from the MOD Form 700/Sapphire

Scoping and independent inspections in source trade

Technical Experience and Qualifications:

Minimum of 4 years in a Supervisory position within a related engineering environment - Essential

Supervisors in Aviation training - Desirable

AV/Elec Systems Type course - Desirable

Training in an Aircraft related discipline to City & Guilds 2675 Level 3 or equivalent. - Desirable

NVQ Level 3 in Aircraft maintenance - Desirable

Received Military Aircraft Technical Training in relevant discipline, or equivalent Civilian training.- Essential

Be willing to attend supervisory management training - Essential

Military aircraft technical training in an aircraft systems discipline

Quality, (QMS) and Air Safety Management Systems, (SMS) Training - Essential

Computer Literate - Essential

Contingent workers coming onto the Hawk Contracts

Minimum requirement:

Current Human Factors Certification, valid for 2 years

For Avionics Techs EWIS 1&2, valid for 1 year (EWIS is wiring husbandry)

For Mech Techs EWIS 3, 4,&5,  valid for 1 year

Proof of Aerospace Engineering qualification in the relevant discipline, and assimilation into dual skill, i.e. AV/Elect, Prop/AF 

Proof of experience and currency on aircraft

All of the above proof is required to be presented at interview, and is to be presented to the Quality Department on first day of employment. 

Generic Skills:

Use engineering knowledge and understanding to apply technical practical skills - Essential

Contribute to the design, development, manufacture, construction, commissioning - Essential

Operation or maintenance of products, equipment, processes, systems or services - Essential

Accept and exercise personal responsibility - Essential

Use effective communication and interpersonal skills - Essential

Make a personal commitment to an appropriate code of professional conduct, recognising obligations to society, the profession and the environment Positive attitude - Essential

Enter cockpit of Hawk aircraft having shown by examination that he/she can recognise the approved position of AAES safety devices - Essential

Use Remote Viewing Equipment - Desirable

Composite Flight Servicing if authorised - Essential

Work with Overhead Gantries ( after required training) - Essential

Charge gas systems - Essential

Authorisations:

Manual Handling - Essential

Fire Training - Essential

Human Factors/ContinuationTraning - Essential

Sign 1st Signature within trade boundary - Essential

Sign 2nd Sig Within Trade Boundary - Essential

Condition Equipment Serviceable & U/S in Trade - Essential

Wiring Husbandry - Essential

DII / IMS (Integrated Maintenance Systems) - Desirable

Co-ordinate Maintenance Tasks not MWOs - Desirable

Apply / Remove Aircraft Electrical Power.- Essential

Supervise Ground Handling - Essential

Indie Inspections in source Trade - Essential

Scope inspections in source trade - Essential

Aircraft Brakeman - Essential

Fuelling Aircraft on Ground - Essential

Enter Cockpit - Essential

Basic Aeronautical Principles - Essential

Charging of gas systems - Essential

Use Remote Viewing Equipment - Essential

Skills Profile:

Knowledge of applicable legislation and Standards

Knowledge of Quality (QMS), Safety (SMS) and Environmental Management Systems

Knowledge of RAF Engineering policy documentation and organisation

Knowledge of auditing techniques: planning, conducting and reporting

Knowledge of human factors, human performance and limitations

Knowledge of logistics processes

Knowledge of organisation capabilities, privileges and limitations

Knowledge of Part-M, Part-145 and any other relevant regulations

Knowledge of relevant parts of the maintenance organisation exposition and procedures

Knowledge of occurrence reporting system and understanding of the importance of reporting occurrences, incorrect maintenance data and existing or potential defects

Knowledge of safety risks linked to the working environment

Knowledge on wiring and husbandry when relevant

Understanding of professional integrity, behaviour and attitude towards safety

Understanding of conditions for ensuring continuing airworthiness of aircraft and components

Understanding of his/her own human performance and limitations

Understanding of personnel authorisations and limitations

Understanding critical task

Ability to compile and control completed work cards

Ability to consider human performance and limitations

Ability to determine required qualifications for task performance

Ability to identify and rectify existing and potential unsafe conditions

Ability to manage third parties involved in maintenance activity

Ability to confirm proper accomplishment of maintenance tasks

Ability to identify and properly plan performance of critical task

Ability to prioritise tasks and report discrepancies

Ability to process the work requested by the operator

Ability to promote the safety and quality policy

Ability to properly process removed, uninstalled and rejected parts

Ability to properly records and sign for work accomplished

Ability to understand work orders, work cards and refer to and use applicable maintenance data

Ability to use information systems

Ability to use, control and be familiar with required tooling and/or equipment

Adequate communication and literacy and skills

Resources management and production planning skills

Teamwork, decision-making and leadership skills

Behavioural and Leadership Competency Profile: Insert the relevant behavioural requirements for the level of I job, these can be found in the divisional Behavioural & Leadership Framework

Leading Performance

Establishes measurement systems that encourages desired and appropriate behaviours & performance

Consistently meets performance targets and initiates corrective actions when needed

Contributes to establishing short and long term strategies, targets, and goals

Leads by example, drives for high performance

Takes personal accountability for results

Leading Innovation and Change

Takes responsibility for driving change forward

Promotes individual creativity, entrepreneurial spirit and actions

Builds a sense of individual and team ownership on change.

Is able to facilitate and lead change to maximize business results

Manages complex change programmes, identifying risks and solutions

Leading People and Teams

Sets a strong example through their own behaviour addressing poor performance, and promoting positive performance.

Identifies and communicates clear roles, responsibilities, expectations and measures

Provides opportunities for others to grow and develop by giving support and access to resources as appropriate

Builds and maintains strong relationships both functionally and cross-functionally

Leading Customer Focus

Balances customer expectations with the needs of the business and gives guidance to staff on service delivery

Commits to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external stakeholders

Values importance of providing high quality customer service.

Identifies stakeholder needs and responds accordingly

Actively builds positive and fruitful working relationships with the customer

Leading Culture

Demonstrates integrity and behaves in an honest and open way

Trusts and respects others to perform to their capabilities safely and without risk to self and others

Promotes equal opportunities for others

Integrates and builds diverse teams in order to achieve business objectives

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