Rectification Controller

The
Rectification Controller reports to the Forward Maintenance Manager and is a skilled maintenance
technician undertaking a range reporting tasks prioritising and allocating
manpower. At this level,
the post holder requires an excellent understanding of the Typhoon aircraft
systems and reporting processes.

The post holder will be responsible for
accurate maintenance and updating of ESS State Board progressing estimates and
forecasts of aircraft recovery times.

• Provide effective leadership and supervision to team members under
  your direct supervision
  
• Ensuring that all maintenance activities are appropriately
  recorded and airworthiness records are maintained on relevant systems
  
• Perform Rectifications Control tasking:
  
• Accurate maintenance and updating of
  ESS State Board progressing estimates and forecasts of aircraft recovery times
  
• Briefing squadron authorised pilot
  regarding aircraft limitations
  
• Undertake and complete tasked maintenance & diagnostic activities on
  an aircraft or components which may include, as appropriate, aircraft ground
  handling, flight servicing, aircraft role changes, component removals,
  inspections, repairs, modifications, fault rectifications, replacements and/or
  functional/system test
  
• Supervise team to ensure that maintenance is undertaken to schedule and
  highlight any issues, escalate as required. Report on any impact to the wider
  programme
  
• Demonstrate a flexible and proactive attitude to carrying out
  responsibilities appropriate to the role and takes direction appropriately
  
• Ensure staff are sufficiently competent and approved for the maintenance
  tasks allocated to them
  
• Maintain personal & teams task authorisation for working on aircraft
  or components in accordance with regulatory requirements
  
• Responsible for meeting agreed delivery targets in the short to medium
  term through the supervision of others
  
• Undertake support tasks within the aircraft or component maintenance
  facility which are required to maintain compliance with the MOE
  
• Provide guidance and leadership to the team. Develop team members using
  formal assessment processes. Demonstrate sound and comprehensive communication
  and people management skills in order to exchange complicated information
  
• Undertake fault evaluation and raise ad hoc work cards for ‘found faults’
  during maintenance
  
• Ability to scope and carry out independent and vital inspections
  
• Meet agreed delivery targets at a tactical level
  through the effective supervision of personnel
  

• 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 resolution, or sponsoring
  escalation to management, as appropriate
  
• 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
  
• 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
  
• Safety
  Management System - Promote the application of Human Factors, Error
  Management, Risk Management and Safety Assurance within the Part 145 team,
  together with the proactive analysis, mitigation and management of Hazards
  
• Management
  System Assurance – Ensure
  Part 145 team 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, EaPW, ISO
  
• Contractual
  Requirements – Comply with all
  applicable contractual requirements
  

Requirements

• Completion of an Engineering
  Apprenticeship (including a City & Guilds 2675 or 2661 or equivalent), ideally in Aeronautical
  Engineering and / or a recognised Engineering Degree from either aeronautical,
  mechanical, electrical, electronic, avionic or other studies relevant to the
  maintenance and continuing airworthiness of aircraft Requires a minimum of 2 years working at Supervisor level prior to undertaking
  this role
  
• On the Job Training
  Instructional Techniques
  
• 5 years practical experience
  applying aviation safety standards and operating practices. 2 years relevant
  work experience as an operator within the aircraft maintenance component
  environment. Demonstrating breadth of experience, currency & recency via a
  Log Book capturing skills, knowledge and authorities for working on Aircraft or
  in bays. 6 months experience on type (in the last two years). A comprehensive
  knowledge of Acceptable Means of Compliance. Management training Typhoon Avionic or Mechanical Trade ‘Q’ Course or equivalent
  
• Human Factors- Standard
  Course Specification.
  
• E&PW Awareness-
  Standard Course Specification.
  
• ITAR Awareness- Standard
  Course Specification.
  
• IT Literate.