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.
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