The person chosen to fill this position will form part of an MRO modification, servicing and repair team. The individual must have served a recognized relevant trade apprenticeship or trade training equivalent and should have knowledge of general aircraft maintenance and environment processes (FOD control, tool control, health & safety & COSHH).

• Candidate must be experienced in the maintenance, modification and repair of aircraft, and aircraft components.
• Previous experience in leadership, supervision and control of technical staff is necessary.
• The role requires an individual with good communication skills, with the ability to distribute and sequence technical work requirements to their team, controlling demanding workloads, whilst delivering to a high standard, and maintaining schedule.
• Candidate must be capable of understanding and interpreting technical documents, drawings and associated publications.
• Possess a working knowledge of MAA Regulatory Articles (RA), MAA Regulatory Publication (MRP) Part 145, aviation Quality Assurance (QA) and Safety Management System (SMS) and the application of these requirements within their area of accountability, responsibility and authority.
• They will supervise maintenance activities, fault diagnosis and carry out disturbed system functional tests. This may be at multiple locations.
• They will supervise technicians to perform tasks associated with aircraft safe handling, maintenance, modification and flight test.
• Candidate will be responsible to ensure established process adherence, accurate and timely work recording and contractual/regulatory compliance.
• Candidate must be able to work under minimal supervision with limited direction.

Responsibilities:

• Assembles disassembles and/or modifies systems by changing removing replacing or upgrading aerospace vehicle components to correct failures or implement changes.
• Oversees/completes assembly disassembly or overhaul.
• Configures aerospace vehicles and test equipment.
• Troubleshoots complex aircraft systems to isolate and repair faulty components within guidelines published in authorized maintenance documents.
• Performs testing of systems and components.
• Documents procedures and established processes to ensure contractual and regulatory compliance.
• Inspects components and verifies repairs for flight worthiness requirements.
• Proficient computer skills, use of the Microsoft Office suite.
• A high level of written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills are required.