Off Aircraft Avionics Specialist

Overview

Core Activity

• Undertaking detailed maintenance and inspection activities on the aircrafts air & electric bay components. Assuring work carried out has been completed in accordance with the work package using the relevant approved technical information. Resolving faults and maintenance issues, including an awareness of configuration management
• Undertaking and complete tasked maintenance & diagnostic activities on the aircraft components and associated ground equipment, 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 personal & teams task authorisation for working on an aircraft or components in accordance with QAF requirements
• 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. If you are an approved designated assessor, undertake authorisation and task competency approvals, and check Pt 145 license application packs prior to submission
• Undertaking support tasks within the aircrafts air & electric bay facility which are required to maintain compliance with the MOE and QAF procedures
• Provide avionics support to AGE workload as required to maintain compliance with the MOE and QAF procedures
• Lead Continuous Improvement initiatives associated with off aircraft LRI diagnostics and testing
• Undertaking fault evaluation and raise ad hoc work cards for emergent 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

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.
• Responsible for the assessment of escalated issues for any impact on continuing airworthiness and generating effective resolutions, or sponsoring escalation to management, as appropriate.
• **Completion of activities**
• – Ensure all Part 145 activities are appropriately documented and airworthiness records are maintained on relevant systems (IT / paper based).
• Ensure all Part 145 activities are performed by suitably qualified, experienced and authorised personnel.
• Ensure the integration of Part 145 activity within the business, including the engagement of key stakeholders at all stages of the process.
• Provide support and guidance to the team
• **Procedure / standards**
• – Comply with the regulatory framework, its associated procedures and standards and any other company procedures and standards, as applicable.
• Identify and propose changes, as required
• **Safety Management System**
• – Promote the application of Human Factors, Error Management, Risk Management and Safety Assurance within the Part 145 team(s), together with the proactive analysis, mitigation and management of Hazards
• **Management System Assurance**
• – Ensure Part 145 team(s) activities are compliant with the Regulatory Governance and Assurance framework.
• Ensure Process Confirmations and independent assurance audits are supported by Part 145 personnel and integrated within/across teams.
• Manage the response to audit findings in a timely and appropriate manner and provide information into the relevant reviews.
• Generate and implement effective improvements within/across teams 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, E& PW, ISO
• **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
• Experienced and competent leader at this level
• Practical experience and expertise in the application of aviation safety standards and safe operating practices
• Requires a minimum of 2 years working at supervisor level prior to undertaking this role
• Human Factors- Standard Course Specification.
• E&PW Awareness- Standard Course Specification.
• ITAR Awareness- Standard Course Specification.
• Fire Training
• IT – Literate
• Driving License