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Through the effective utilisation of subject matter knowledge (Avionics) and experience, support the delivery of Technical Services problem resolution service outputs at strategic and tactical levels, to enable the maximisation of operational efficiency and minimisation of costs.
? The role holder may be required to carry out additional or alternative tasks from time to time, subject to holding the appropriate qualifications
Job Description

WORKING HOURS – ON BASE
- 5 days p/wk (Mon-Fri) around relevant site core hours (7.30am – 4.30pm Mon – Thurs, 7.30am – 12pm Fri).

- Hours required to work per week are 37.00 unless otherwise stated (this does not include lunch breaks).

- Start and finish times to be agreed with local Line Management, in accordance with local site core hours.
- Lunch break allowance is 30 minutes between 12.30 – 1:00pm (or as agreed with Line Manager). 30 mins will automatically be deducted each working day by the electronic time management system.

- Dependant on workload, local management may request more or less hours are worked within this contract.

- Candidates should be aware that this position may involve shift work

Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to perform tasks suitable to the internal level of this role. The role will contain, but will not be limited to, the following:
? Co-ordinate, develop and produce the technical solutions to enable defects and damage to be rectified to an officially recognised standard.
? Draft, develop and produce applicable airworthiness instructions on behalf of an authorised DE&S Engineering Authority or Mil CAM. Ensure any issues are identified and escalated appropriately.
? Identify trends and make recommendations for amendments to the Operator Maintenance Programme.
? Work with Design Organisations and OEMs, Maintenance Tasking & Verification, Part 145 organisation(s), Reliability & Maintenance Programmes and all other key stakeholders, in order to deliver the required standards of Continuing Airworthiness and contract delivery.
? Review and report on the effectiveness of Technical Enquiry management, including feedback to Design Organisations and Suppliers, across all responsible maintenance locations. Ensure any trends are identified and escalated, as appropriate.
Responsibilities
Essential:
? Experienced generalist applies understanding within and across a professional area of knowledge, including how solutions are developed and implemented. Self-sufficient in all common aspects of Technical Services.
? Undertakes a range of work requiring a professional understanding of Technical Services activities and processes.
? Delivery of work involving provision of advice and guidance to others, regarding the definition or interpretation of Technical Services policy, or explanation of future implications/consequences, in support of a decision / appropriate course of action.
? Fully understands the implications of the advice and guidance provided.
? Undertakes the more complex professional work of an area, provides a service to the Technical Services team.
? Recent in-depth experience, to a level appropriate for their role, within a Maintenance & Support environment of a military aircraft, including direct experience of supporting or maintaining fleets of aircraft, including technical management, planning or scheduling.
? Understands the Regulatory Framework and its applicability to the Technical Services processes and activities.
? Able to build good relationships with Customers, Part 145 Organisation(s) , OEMs, Suppliers and other key stakeholders’ personnel.
? Have operational knowledge and understanding of the platform contract(s), the fleet’s performance and the business key performance metrics.
? Demonstrate an understanding of Reliability Programmes and the impact of their findings on the Operator Maintenance Programme.
? Demonstrate an understanding of Fleet Planning, Maintenance Tasking & Verification and Demand Management.

Desirable:
? Experience and knowledge of the Typhoon weapon system
? Understanding of the Resolve toolset.
? Understanding of ESS.
The candidate must be good with Microsoft Office Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook

Communication, Team Working and Motivation are Essential

NVQ Level 3
The Individual
Pay rate £27.65 PAYE

Full time onsite
Computer or DSE work

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