Role: Shift Supervisor
Location: Prestwick
Hours: 5,5,4 7am - 7pm
Salary: Up to £87,053 (Inc. Shift pay + DM Pay )
UKCAA license with at least 2 of our types
Job Purpose
Reporting to the Shift Manager, the Base Shift Supervisor will lead the shift and carry out certification responsibilities for the zones/areas of the aircraft assigned to the shift.
Job Accountabilities
Task Management & Supervision
- Efficiently control, supervise and allocate work tasks during the shift to ensure optimal productivity and adherence to timelines.
- Monitor and evaluate staff performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and supporting professional development.
Reporting & Documentation
- Promptly report significant defects encountered during maintenance and compile Occurrence Reports in a timely manner.
- Maintain accurate and detailed records of all maintenance activities and issues for future reference and audits.
Staff Allocation & Base Maintenance
- Allocate tasks to staff to ensure the Base is maintained in a clean and acceptable condition throughout the duty period.
- Ensure staff are provided with the appropriate training and resources to complete tasks effectively.
Authorisation & Compliance
- Exercise the privileges of authorisation correctly and responsibly, adhering to all regulatory and company standards.
- Ensure personal licence and authorisation remain valid and up to date.
- Support C-Cert with final CRS and exercise C-Certification privileges when required.
Procedural Knowledge & Updates
- Stay current with Base procedures and all operator procedures applicable at the Base, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency.
- Participate in regular training sessions to remain up to date with changes to procedures.
Time Management & Reporting
- Ensure accurate tracking of man-hours worked by both the supervisor and team throughout the shift period.
Health & Safety
- Maintain Health & Safety standards in accordance with the company's Safety Policy.
Leadership, Communication & Continuous Improvement
- Enhance communication within the team to ensure clear and effective information flow.
- Facilitate feedback from colleagues, encouraging them to raise concerns and suggestions and fostering a collaborative working environment.
- Encourage leadership training and development to further strengthen supervisory skills.
- Propose improvements and innovations to enhance operational efficiency and staff satisfaction.
- Complete any other tasks reasonably requested by management, demonstrating flexibility and a proactive approach.
Operating Environment
- Based within a hangar environment at Prestwick Airport.
- 5 on / 4 off shift pattern.
- 07:00 – 19:00.
- 12-hour shifts.
Qualifications & Education
- Recognised apprenticeship within the aircraft industry or similar.
- UK CAA Part-66 Licence with aircraft types relevant to the station.
- Ideally hold a Category C licence.
Experience
- Minimum of 5 years' hands-on experience certifying aircraft with a UK CAA Part-66 licence and appropriate company authorisation.
- Management experience within the aviation industry, preferably managing other Licensed Engineers.
Training & Knowledge
- Strong technical aviation experience with demonstrable knowledge of airworthiness regulations, MOE, MEL and its use, SRM, the limitations of technical data and the impact of those limitations.
- Working knowledge of Aircraft Maintenance Production Planning.
- High standard of written and spoken English.
- High level of computer literacy, particularly Microsoft Office Suite.
Benefits
- 7% employer pension contribution.
- 3× life assurance.
- Private healthcare and dental cover.
- Free eye tests and vouchers towards glasses.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Electric car salary sacrifice scheme.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Option to buy and sell annual leave.
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