The post holder will report to the Avionics Junior
Supervisor and be an experienced and skilled avionic technician, undertaking a
range of detailed base maintenance activities on Typhoon aircraft.
The post holder requires an experience of maintenance on the
Typhoon, understanding of approved data set and is competent to carrying out
maintenance instructions in accordance with the organisation’s regulatory
framework.
Demonstrates a distinct ability of trade knowledge of Typhoon
aircraft and assemblies, follow diagnostic procedures and work effectively
within a team.
Core Activity:
Undertaking
detailed maintenance, inspection activities on the Typhoon Avionic systems.
Assuring your work undertaken is completed in accordance with the work
package, using the relevant approved technical information. Assisting in resolving
faults and maintenance issues, including an awareness of configuration
management
Undertaking
and complete tasked maintenance activities on Typhoon Avionic systems,
which may include, as appropriate, component removals, inspections,
repairs, modifications, fault rectifications, replacements and / or
functional / system test
Demonstrate
a flexible and proactive attitude to carrying out responsibilities
appropriate to the role and takes direction appropriately
Maintaining
a personal task authorisation for working on components in accordance with
QAF requirements
Progress
reporting against delivery targets to supervisor
Undertaking
support tasks within the Base Maintenance Facility which are required to
maintain compliance with the MOE and QAF procedures (e.g. oversight
checks, control of tooling / test equipment)
Undertaking
fault evaluation and raise ad hoc work cards for ‘found faults’ during
maintenance
Ensuring
all Maintenance activities are appropriately documented and airworthiness
records are maintained on relevant systems (IT / paper based). Compile
required reporting, identify any issues and escalate as appropriate
Maintaining
a personal Log Book to demonstrate currency and recency, on completion of
On the Job training (OJT) activities, sign other personnel’s logbooks
as appropriate within your trade and skills boundaries.
Key Accountabilities:
Performance
indicators – Leading by example to provide effective maintenance
activities by meeting delivery targets, monitoring progress and reporting
any impact on continuing airworthiness. Identify any issues and escalate
as appropriate. Understand how the teams and own actions contribute to
overall delivery performance and safety
Procedure/standards –
Comply with the regulatory framework, its associated procedures and
standards, and any other company procedures and
standards. Identify and propose change as required as
applicable
Safety
Management System – Ensure 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
Continuing
Airworthiness Assurance (Quality) – Ensure maintenance activities
are compliant with the continuing airworthiness assurance management
system, in conjunction with the MOE
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
Contractual Requirements – Comply with all applicable contractual
requirements
Essential:
Typhoon
Avionic Experience
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)
Requires
a broad and in-depth product knowledge/competency within own
technical/subject area. Awareness of how the team integrates with others
in order to achieve the overall objectives of the area and demonstrates an
understanding of the requirement for continuous improvement and its
application
Experienced
and competent operator. Requires a minimum of 1 year working
within Typhoon Base Maintenance. Demonstrating experience, currency &
recency via a Log Book capturing skills, knowledge and authorities for
working on Aircraft type. Practical experience and expertise in the
application of aviation safety standards and safe operating practices. A
knowledge of Expositions and Functionally Mandated Procedures Management
training. PDR training / experience
IT
Literate
Desirable:
Ensure
personal compliance with the risk assessments, SHE policies and procedures
- Experienced
and competent in Maintenix system (IMS) and Eurofighter support system
(ESS) - Typhoon
Avionic Q Course E&PW
Awareness- Standard Course Specification
ITAR
Awareness- Standard Course Specification
Fire
Training- Qatar GFx Specification
- Human
Factors- Standard Course Specification