Job Description
The Weapons Junior Supervisor is an
experienced and skilled armament technician undertaking a range of detailed
maintenance activities on the Typhoon aircraft and aircraft components. They
will be responsible for maintaining airworthiness
through appropriate task delegation and authorisation on an aircraft or
aircraft component. Responsible for meeting agreed delivery targets at a
tactical level. Demonstrates people management and leadership skills.
Demonstrates awareness of broader external dependencies and identifies areas
for continuous improvement.
The post holder requires an excellent
understanding of the approved data set and is competent to supervise personnel
carrying out maintenance instructions in accordance with the organisation’s
regulatory framework.
diagnose faults to equipment & assemblies, follow diagnostic procedures and
work effectively within a team. Provide guidance to less experienced team
members in a diverse and dynamic operational environment.
& diagnostic activities on the Typhoon aircraft or weapons
systems/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
maintenance, inspection and supervision activities on an aircraft or aircraft
components. Assuring work carried out has been completed in accordance with the SOW / Work package using the relevant approved technical information.
Resolving faults and maintenance issues, including an awareness of
configuration management
Ensuring staff are sufficiently
competent and approved for the maintenance tasks allocated to them. Maintain
personal & teams task authorisation for working on an aircraft or
components in accordance with AMC requirements
Undertake support tasks within the
Aircraft or component maintenance facility which are required to maintain
compliance with the MOE and AMC procedures (e.g. oversight checks, control of
tooling / test equipment
Provide guidance and leadership to the
team. Develops team members using formal assessment processes, e.g. PDR’s,
supports and sponsors training requests including ‘on the job training’.
Demonstrates sound and comprehensive communication and people management skills
in order to exchange complicated information
Undertaking fault evaluation and raise ad hoc
work cards and for ‘found faults’ during maintenance
Ability to scope and carry out independent and
vital inspections
Supervising the team to ensure that maintenance is undertaken to
schedule and highlight any issues, escalate as required. Report on any impact
to the wider programme
Demonstrating a flexible and proactive
attitude to carrying out responsibilities appropriate to the role and takes
direction appropriately
Maintaining personal & teams task
authorisation for working on the Typhoon or components in accordance with
regulatory requirements
Ensuring that maintenance is undertaken to
schedule and resolve any issues, escalate as required
Maintaining a personal Log Book to demonstrate
currency and recency, on completion of On the Job training (OJT) activities,
sign other personnel’s logbooks as appropriate within your trade and skills
boundaries. If you are an approved designated assessor, undertake authorisation
and task competency approvals, and check Pt 145 license application packs prior
to submission
Ensuring all maintenance activities are
appropriately documented and airworthiness records are maintained on relevant
systems (IT/paper based). Compile required reporting, identify any issues and
escalate as appropriate
Provide
support and guidance, including allocation of tasks to appropriately authorised
maintenance technicians
any issues, resolving and escalating as appropriate to ensure the maintenance
servicing remains on schedule
Requirements
an Engineering Apprenticeship, ideally in Aeronautical Engineering or Military
equivalent apprenticeship / qualifications Typically 3+ years’ experience
including Typhoon type
qualification for this role is a minimum of City & Guilds 2675 or
2661 in Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
Flight Servicing
or equivalent experience
Foundation
Awareness
We protect what matters.
We’re a skilled, collaborative, and increasingly diverse community of around 100,000 people in over 40 countries, creating some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace, marine, land, and security solutions.
At our core is an overarching purpose – we play our part in protecting those who protect us, making the future more secure for everyone. Those who connect with our purpose feel pride in being part of something bigger; motivated by their ability to make a difference by creating bold, pioneering products and services that can change the world we live in.
To do this, we must always look to the future to find new ways and new ideas to advance – whilst putting our people front and centre. Championing better ways of doing things, striving for excellence in everything we do, being more efficient and sustainable.
We have a 40+ year heritage of working in data and security. Since 2000, we have expanded rapidly through the digital revolution, working in multiple industries and building our portfolio of cutting edge solutions. Our new company, Digital Intelligence, launched at the beginning of 2022 bringing together digital capabilities from across the BAE Systems Group.
To secure our ambitious future, we are committed to investing in our people, with the tools, support and inclusive environment for you to embrace a fulfilling career. Life at BAE Systems is always dynamic and challenging, with immense opportunity, and lifelong development available to all.
Whether you’re an experienced professional or just stepping out into the world of work, we’ve a wide range of career opportunities available. Whether it's engineering or technology, project management or manufacturing, you'll be helping our customers protect what really matters.
- Opportunities -
Working at BAE Systems brings immense opportunity. A long and fulfilling career, with first-class training and lifelong development available to all, with all the support to help make it happen.
The scale at which we operate generates endless opportunities to work across diverse roles, specialisms, cultures and countries. Achieving our growth ambitions needs everyone to own their role and find their unique place. This is a place to be curious, build your network, feel empowered and motivated by your team, sharing in our purpose to protect what matters and create a safer future.
As many of our team can demonstrate, it’s possible to have multiple careers throughout your time here. There’s always the opportunity to retrain or reskill, whether through a formal programme or exploring our on demand virtual learning platform where you can explore tailored resources aligned to each of our functions.
- Learning beyond your role -
We provide the opportunity to get involved in projects outside of your primary remit. We encourage you to seek a stretch project in which you’ll gain different experiences. With our huge portfolio of products and our multinational presence, there are opportunities to get involved in something different around every corner. Additionally, we encourage involvement in community projects, STEM initiatives and our employee resource groups, which all provide valuable learning and development experiences that you may not have access to in your day-to-day role.
- Learning and resources -
Lifelong learning is a reality at BAE Systems, and we’re proud to be a diverse, inclusive, and supportive employer, helping everyone build a career to be proud of, delivering our purpose of protecting those that protect us all.
Our resources are accessible at any time and from any device and consider inclusive learning styles by offering these through a variety of platforms such as videos, books, guides and structured virtual learning programmes through our digital learning plaform, Spark.