Installations Supervisor – Avionic

Description/Overall purpose of the Job

This a certifying role reporting to the Installation and Production Manager. To maintain the safety and airworthiness and helicopters within the Installations department whilst being customised and maintained.

Main responsibilities

• This a certifying role reporting to the Installation and Production Manager
• Working closely with the supervisory team to ensure all projects receive the correct support, thereby ensuring project completion to be on time and on budget.
• Will be required to delegate tasks to those within the team
• Oversee all work to ensure compliance with the appropriate data and where necessary over sign the work that has been delegated
• Liaise closely with the project management and design office teams
• Oversee the day to day running of the avionic team and hangar
• Maintain good levels of communication inside and outside the department for project progress and developments
• Ensure that good practices of H&S are maintained and that appropriate PPE for each task is being used
• Uphold and enforce the hangar rules
• Oversee the installation of modifications and changes in accordance with approved data from Airbus Helicopters UK Ltd or from third party STC holders.
• Uphold standards and work within the organisations manufacturing CAA Part 21G and Part 145 scope of approvals

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Minimum of 5 years’ aviation experience
• Experience of leading a team
• Knowledge of CAA Part 21G Production, Part 145 Maintenance and Part 21J Design approvals.
• Ability to accurately interpret detailed wiring diagrams and associated data
• Have recent experience of manufacturing wiring looms including terminating of connectors and carrying continuity testing
• Recent experience of on and off aircraft soldering and crimping techniques
• Knowledge of the use of specialist test equipment related to electrical and avionic systems
• Ability to use Google Office, SAP and MS products

Education, Qualifications or Training

Essential

• Completed a formal aviation apprenticeship
• Hold a CAA Part 66 B2 license
• Type ratings for the following an advantage

H125 (AS350)

H130

H135 (EC135)

H145 (BK117)

• Initial Human Factors training
• Leadership Training

About you

• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative to high standards in order to ensure the continued, safe operation of the aircraft.
• Flexible with a positive approach and genuine enthusiasm for the role.
• Reliable with the ability to remain calm when under pressure.
• Well organized and methodical – paying attention to detail.

Additional requirements 

• Due to the nature of this position you will require DBS Security Clearance and SC clearance.
• Applicants must meet any/all requirements of Export Compliance Regulations.
• All candidates must possess the current, legal right to work in the United Kingdom. Airbus will not be able to offer sponsorship for any employment Visa’s.
• Shift working as part of a normal working pattern