Base Maintenance Shift Supervisor

A new opportunity has arisen with my client for a Base Maintenance Shift Supervisor. Reporting to the Shift Manager, the Base Shift Supervisor will lead the shift, carry certification on the zones/Area of the aircraft assigned to the Shift.

Salary: Upon Application

Location: Prestwick

Hours: On a 5 on 4 off shift pattern - 07:00 - 19:00 - 12 hour shifts

Responsibilities:

• Efficiently control, supervise, and allocate work tasks during the shift to ensure optimal productivity and adherence to timelines.
• Monitor and evaluate staff performance regularly to provide constructive feedback and support professional development.
• Report significant defects encountered during maintenance promptly and compile Occurrence Reports in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of all maintenance activities and issues for future reference and audits.
• Allocate tasks to staff to maintain the Base in a clean and acceptable state throughout the duty period.
• Ensure proper training and resources are provided to staff for effective task completion.
• Exercise the privileges of authorisation correctly and responsibly, adhering to all regulatory and company standards.
• Ensure personal license and authorisation remain valid and up-to-date.
• Support C-Cert with final CRS and exercise privileges of C-Certification when required.
• Stay current with Base procedures and all operator procedures at the base, ensuring compliance and efficiency.
• Participate in regular training sessions to keep abreast of any changes or updates in procedures.
• Ensure accurate time tracking for 'man-hours' worked for self and team during the shift period.
• Maintain Health & Safety standards in accordance with the company's Safety Policy.
• Accomplish other tasks as reasonably requested by management, demonstrating flexibility and a proactive approach.
• Propose improvements and innovations to enhance operational efficiency and staff satisfaction.
• Enhance communication channels within the team to ensure clear and effective information flow.
• Encourage leadership training programs to develop supervisory skills further.
• Facilitate feedback from colleagues, encouraging them to voice concerns and suggestions, fostering a collaborative work environment.

Essential Experience & Qualifications:

• Diploma / recognised Apprenticeship / relevant qualification within the aircraft industry or similar.
• Base Maintenance Experience.
• CAA/EASA Part 66 Licence with C Licence for types relevant to station.
• UKCAA B1 with relevant type ratings and 6 months of recency in the past 2 years (Types: A320, B737 & C-CERT).
• A recognised apprenticeship within the aircraft industry or similar.
• A minimum of 5 years hands-on experience of certifying Aircraft with an EASA part 66 licence and appropriate company authorisation.
• Management experience within the aviation industry preferably managing other Licensed Engineers.
• Technical experience in aviation and able to demonstrate knowledge of airworthiness regulation, MOE, MEL and its use, SRM understanding and the limits of technical data and the impact of that.
• Have a working knowledge of Aircraft Maintenance Production Planning.
• High standard of English language (written and oral).
• High standard of computer literacy, especially Microsoft Office Suite.

If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to: Melanie Cave at Line Up Aviation.