NDI Bay Supervisor

The Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI) Bay Supervisor will report to the mechanical workshop controller and be an experienced and skilled tradesman/supervisor, undertaking a range of detailed maintenance activities autonomously on aircraft and in the Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI) Bay. They will be responsible for maintaining airworthiness through appropriate task delegation and authorisation on the Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI) Bay activities.

The post holder should be able to demonstrate awareness of broader external dependencies and identify areas for continuous improvement.

Core Activity

• Undertaking detailed NDI inspection activities on Aircraft/Ground Support Equipment components. Assuring work carried out has been completed in accordance with the work package using the relevant approved technical information and approved data
• Undertaking and completing tasked maintenance & diagnostic activities in Non-Destructive Inspection testing which may include component inspections
• Demonstrate a flexible and proactive attitude to carrying out responsibilities appropriate to the role and takes direction appropriately
• 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
• Responsible for meeting agreed delivery targets in the short to medium term through the supervision of others. Progress reporting against delivery targets to management
• Provide guidance and leadership to the team. Develops team members using formal assessment processes, e.g. Performance Reviews, 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.
• Maintaining personal & teams task authorisation for working on an aircraft or components in accordance with QAF requirements
• 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
• Undertaking support tasks within the Non-Destructive Inspection 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

Key Accountabilities

• Performance indicators – Ensure the effective management of regulatory activities by setting delivery targets, monitoring progress and developing performance improvement programmes. Prioritises activities within/across teams to maximise efficiency. Responsible for the assessment of escalated issues for any impact on continuing airworthiness and generating effective resolution, or sponsoring escalation to management
• Completion of activities – Ensure all maintenance activities are appropriately documented and airworthiness records are maintained on relevant systems (IT/paper based). Compile required reporting, identify any issues and elevate as appropriate
• Procedure/standards – Comply with the regulatory framework, its associated procedures and standards and any other company procedures and standards, as applicable. Identify and propose changes
• Safety Management System – Promote the application of human factors, error management, risk management and safety assurance within the Part 145 team, together with the proactive analysis, mitigation and management of hazards
• Management System Assurance – Ensure maintenance activities are compliant with the QAF governance and Assurance framework, including supporting Process Confirmations and independent assurance audits. Support the response to audit findings in a timely and appropriate manner and provide information to support the relevant reviews. Support the implementation of identified improvements to overcome any non-compliance and monitor effectiveness
• 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

• NDI EN4179/NAS 410 (Level 2)

Qualifications

• Qualifications On Penetrant Flaw Detection (PT), Magnetic Particle Inspection (MT), Eddy Current Inspection (ET), Ultrasonic Inspection (UT) & Radiographic Inspection (RT) – required experience hours for each discipline
• 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
• Experienced and competent leader at this level
• A comprehensive knowledge of Expositions and Functionally Mandated Procedures Management training
• Practical experience and expertise in the application of aviation safety standards and safe operating practices
• 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