Check Supervisor

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• Check Supervisor

  Teesside, UK

  Willis Aviation Services Limited

  Teesside, UK

  Willis Aviation Services Limited

  Summary

  The Check Supervisor supports the Check Manager and is primarily responsible for assisting them in delivering aircraft maintenance input in line with the agreed plan, including acting as first-line customer interface for over-and-above work ensuring that they are signed off by the on-site rep prior to the work commencing and/or prior to any over-run.

  Responsibilities

  • Acts on technical and airworthiness matters on behalf of WASL with internal and external suppliers, customers and regulatory bodies
  • Act on any service bulletin/additional data/technical support requests required by Production, liaising with WASL departments and the customer representative as needed
  • Assist the Check Manager in delivering aircraft maintenance in accordance with the delivery plan. Ensure delivery plan is updated and accurate
  • Review the maintenance budget and ensure budget overruns are re-estimated by zonal Engineers and Lead Mechanics on a regular basis
  • Review hours from booking report to identify any potential overruns on over-and-above (O&A’s) or any booking errors which may affect O&A’s ensuring that they are signed off by the on-site rep prior to the work commencing and/or prior to any over-run
  • Use information management system (currently Tracking+) to track budgets, O&A items and daily status reporting
  • Prepare and distribute Status Reports and be part of customer, production daily meetings and shift handovers
  • Lead and represent on behalf of the check manager if required, any status report meeting with customers or internal meetings such as daily progress meetings and handover activities
  • Support the Check Manager reviewing closed maintenance cards and liaise with document controller to correct any findings
  • Manage personnel allocation daily with check managers and zonal leaders
  • Liaise with the Resources Controller to assure adequate levels of manpower is available to deliver contracted maintenance
  • Liaise with all third-party working parties to ensure PO’s are issued and work is carried out. Act as a point of contact for third parties on site
  • Coordinating contracted and sub-contracted activities to maintain project timelines. Ensure all relevant documentation is received to enable task closure
  • Raise any inaccuracy, ambiguity or deficiency identified in the MOE or associated procedures to the Check Manager
  • Support check managers during candidate interviews and annual performance reviews
  • Ensuring personnel comply with the MOE and enforce the required standards of regulatory and company requirements
  • Identification of continuous improvement (CI) opportunities and supporting CI projects and activities

  Requirements

  • Knowledge of at least one aircraft, engine or product type (design, mechanical & electrical systems, structures, materials & supporting ground systems) (Desirable)
  • Effective leadership, management, collaboration and communication skills with the ability to influence others
  • Minimum of 5-years’ experience in an aircraft maintenance or continuing airworthiness control environment
  • Practical experience and expertise in the application of aviation safety standards and safe maintenance practices
  • Technical knowledge representative of the products/types listed in WASL MOE (e.g. AML Type Ratings, General Familiarisation courses and/or related experience)
  • Comprehensive knowledge (training) and understanding of Part-145 and any associated regulatory requirements
  • Comprehensive knowledge (training) and understanding of Maintenance Organisation Expositions (MOE)
  • Proficiency with Tracking+ (or equivalent maintenance tracking system)
  • Knowledge of maintenance standards
  • Initial Human Factors (HF) training
  • Fuel Tank Safety (FTS) training
  • Electrical Wiring Interconnect System (EWIS) training
  • English Language proficiency (Written & Spoken)

  The post holder will be expected to carry out any other duties allocated that are appropriate to the grade and nature of this post. Job descriptions will be reviewed and discussed annually in line with the Staff Appraisal Scheme.

  WASL are committed to equal opportunities and have an Equality and Diversity policy in accordance with legislation and all appointments are subject to pre-employment checks including references and a Disclosure and Barring Service check.