Presales Consultant

The post holder will report to the Avionics Senior Supervisor and be an experienced and skilled avionic technician and supervisor, undertaking a range of detailed maintenance activities on aircraft or on aircraft components.

The post holder requires an excellent understanding of the Typhoon approved data set and is competent to supervise personnel carrying out maintenance instructions in accordance with the organisation s regulatory framework.

Demonstrates a distinct ability to analyse and diagnose faults to equipment and assemblies, follow diagnostic procedures and work effectively within a team. Provide guidance to less experienced team members in a diverse and dynamic operational environment.

Core Activities

Undertaking detailed maintenance, inspection activities on the air electric bay components. Assuring work undertaken is completed in accordance with the work package, using the relevant approved technical information. Resolving faults and maintenance issues, including an awareness of configuration management

Undertaking and complete tasked maintenance & diagnostic activities on electric components, which may include, as appropriate, component removals, inspections, repairs, modifications, fault rectifications, replacements and / or functional / system test

Demonstrate a flexible and proactive attitude to carrying out responsibilities appropriate to the role and takes direction appropriately

Maintaining a personal task authorisation for working on components in accordance with QAF requirements

Progress reporting against delivery targets to supervisor

Undertaking support tasks within the Air Electric Bay facility which are required to maintain compliance with the MOE and QAF procedures (e.g. oversight checks, control of tooling / test equipment)

Undertaking fault evaluation and raise ad hoc work cards for found faults during maintenance

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

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

Key Accountabilities

Performance indicators Leading by example to provide effective maintenance activities by meeting delivery targets, monitoring progress and reporting any impact on continuing airworthiness. Identify any issues and escalate as appropriate. Understand how the teams and own actions contribute to overall delivery performance and safety

Procedure/standards Comply with the regulatory framework, its associated procedures and standards, and any other company procedures and standards. Identify and propose change as required as applicable

Safety Management System Ensure human factors and error management philosophies are applied to all maintenance activities. Understand the risks associated with maintenance activities and the means by which they are mitigated and managed

Continuing Airworthiness Assurance (Quality) Ensure maintenance activities are compliant with the continuing airworthiness assurance management system, in conjunction with the MOE

Statutory/Regulatory & Legislative requirements Able to demonstrate an appropriate level of understanding and application of the relevant continuing airworthiness regulatory framework. Support the implementation of any regulatory driven changes into the maintenance activities. Ensure compliance with all other requirements, e.g. ITAR, EaPW, ISO

Contractual Requirements Comply with all applicable contractual requirements

Requirements

Recognised apprenticeship with typically 3+ years experience

Requires broad and in-depth product knowledge / competency within own technical / subject area. Awareness of how the team integrates with others in order to achieve the overall objectives of the area and demonstrates an understanding of the requirement for continuous improvement and its application

Typhoon Avionics Trade Q Course or equivalent

On the Job Training Instructional Techniques

Ensure personal compliance with the risk assessments, SHE policies and procedures

Human Factors- Standard Course Specification.

E&PW Awareness- Standard Course Specification.

ITAR Awareness- Standard Course Specification.

IT Literate.

UK Driving licence

• Typhoon Avionics Trade Q Course or equivalent