Egress Supervisor (Aircraft Maintenance)
Draken Europe offers exciting careers that matter. We believe that mission success does not start with the mission itself. It begins with our people.
The Role
We are currently recruiting for an Egress Supervisor (Aircraft Maintenance). The successful applicant will be an experienced and skilled Armament Technician, assisting the Shift Supervisor and responsible to the Chief Engineer for safety, regulatory compliance, and operational performance of all CAA Part-145 and/or BCAR A8-23 aircraft maintenance activities at the Teesside Maintenance facility and detached locations, essential to the effective delivery of customer contractual requirements.
Key Responsibilities
* Undertake detailed maintenance on aircraft systems/components assuring all work is completed I.A.W relevant technical information.
* Liaise with those departments necessary to complete the tasks allocated to them.
* Carry out tasks to the best of their ability, supervise and certify any work within the terms of the Company authorisation held in technical logs or on Company worksheets/work cards.
* Ensure compliance with published Company Procedures.
* Notify their supervisor of any serious defects immediately they are found.
* Ensure all test equipment used in their work is calibrated and in date for test.
* Be responsible for the maintenance of aircraft allocated to their control by their Shift Supervisor.
* Manage ground movements of aircraft assigned to them by their Shift Supervisor.
* Requisition engineers in conjunction with their Shift Supervisor of other disciplines to an aircraft as required and coordinate them into the activity.
* Assume direct control of documentation of aircraft under their control to ensure all required entries are promptly and correctly recorded.
* Assist their Shift Supervisor in monitoring the performance of staff under their control including attendance, timekeeping, sickness, etc.
* Ensure areas of supervision are always kept clean and tidy; carry out monthly workplace inspections and report findings.
* Highlight any tooling requirements to the Shift Supervisor and assist with preparation of business cases to facilitate procurement.
* Proven experience as a supervisor in either Military or Civil aviation.
Minimum Requirements
* EASA Part 66 Aircraft Maintenance Licence Categories B1/B2 or approved apprenticeship or equivalent.
* Minimum 3 years’ experience on fast jet (e.g., Hawk T1).
* Proven track record at a Supervisor Level or similar role within an aircraft maintenance environment (Military or Civil).
* Extensive knowledge of Regulatory requirements related to aircraft maintenance.
* Team-oriented with proven communication and influencing skills.
* Customer-focused with exceptional personal and communication skills.
* Self-motivated, confident, and assertive.
* A demonstrated capability to work within and adhere to a defined set of organisational values.
* Medically fit to perform daily engineering duties including detachment working.
* A willingness to work shift patterns to suit the business needs.
* Security cleared to meet current UK and ITAR requirements in support of the business.
Our Employee Values
Draken is committed to eliminating unlawful and unfair discrimination and we celebrate the differences that a diverse workforce brings. A range of perspectives and talent supports our values and drives our success, generating better discussions, business decisions, and outcomes for all.
We are also an Armed Forces friendly organisation, and as part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, welcome applications from veterans and services spouses and partners who meet the criteria in our job specifications.
In line with our Disability Confident Commitments, we provide reasonable adjustments to facilitate our interview process; please liaise with us if any reasonable adjustments are required.
About Us
Whether it is adversarial support, electronic attack, or customised rotary-wing training, we offer the most accurate and advanced readiness training in the industry. Our vast, differentiated fleet, cutting-edge hardware, and experienced instructors are engaged to help your mission take off.
Being ready is not only a matter of when, but where. We provide services in the UK, US, and across NATO countries, ensuring that our allies can manoeuvre around defeat and prepare to prevail.
Competitive salary, benefits, and progression.
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