Overview
The role of the Avionic Supervisor position will form part of a Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) organisation within BDUK, working as part of a team in support of our key programmes. The individual will be responsible for ensuring established process adherence, accurate and timely work recording and contractual/regulatory compliance. Reporting to an Operations Lead, this role provides direct control, oversight, mentoring and is responsible for carrying out supervision of technicians in the execution of their maintenance activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver aircraft maintenance under Boeing’s own MAA MRP Part 145 approval or under the approval of the MOD customer.
- Assembly, disassembly and/or modification of systems, changing, removing, replacing and/or upgrading aerospace vehicle components to correct failures or implement changes.
- Perform routine troubleshooting of complex aircraft systems, such as pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical/electronic to isolate faults and repair faulty components IAW technical information published in authorised maintenance documents.
- Be flexible with work locations and work times to ensure aircraft are delivered on time to customer.
- Provide advice, guidance and mentoring to peers and others appropriate to their role.
- Exercise, or work under appropriate supervision for the role.
- Mitigate immediate risks including ‘stop work’ as well as escalating emerging risks, issues and shortfalls in a timely manner.
- Contribute to continuous improvement workshops and projects as required.
- Where directed, exercise 100% oversight of work carried out by Boeing Apprentices or Trainees as well as Apprentice/Trainee mentoring.
- Contribute positively to our open and honest reporting culture.
Qualifications
- Fluent written and spoken English.
- Recognised relevant trade apprenticeship or trade experience equivalent.
- Knowledge of general aircraft maintenance and processes applicable to the aviation environment (Human Factors, FOD control, tool control, health & safety & COSHH).
- Proficient computer skills, use of the Microsoft Office suite.
- Ability to obtain a UK security clearance (SC); UK residency is required.
- Must hold or be able to obtain company supervisory authorisations on the aircraft type being worked on, independent inspections and fulfil their individual tasks within the scope of their authorisation.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and annual incentive plans.
- Continuous learning - you’ll develop the approach and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
- Success as defined by you – we’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
- Excellent adoption and parental leave options.
- 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year.
- Excellent pension plan.
- Discounted BUPA Medical Plan.
- Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks.
- Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week.
- 4x annual salary life insurance.
- Learning Together Programme to support your on-going personal and career development.
- Access to Boeing’s Well Being Programs, tool and incentives.
