B1 Shift Supervisor

Location Prestwick
Discipline: Aerospace & Aviation
Job type: Permanent
Contact name: Nick Hyde

Contact email: n.hyde@chevron.org.uk
Job ref: 35671
Published: 7 days ago

Role:  B1 / B2 Shift Supervisor

Location:  Prestwick

Salary: DOE

Hours: 5,5,4 Shift

Must hold UKCAA License with at least 1 type 737/787/320/330 

 

Reporting to the Shift Manager the Base Shift Supervisor will lead the shift, carry certification on the zones/Area of the aircraft assigned to the Shift.

  1. Task Management and 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 to provide constructive feedback and support professional development.
  2. Reporting and Documentation
    • Report significant defects encountered during maintenance promptly and compile Occurrence Reports in a timely manner.
    • Maintain accurate and detailed records of all maintenance activities and issues for future reference and audits.
  3. Staff Allocation and Base Maintenance
    • Allocate tasks to staff to maintain the Base in a clean and acceptable state throughout the duty period.
    • Ensure proper training and resources are provided to staff for effective task completion.
  4. Authorisation and Compliance
    • Exercise the privileges of authorisation correctly and responsibly, adhering to all regulatory and company standards.
    • Ensure personal license and authorisation remain valid and up-to-date.
    • Support C-Cert with final CRS and exercise privileges of C-Certification when required 
  5. Procedural Knowledge and Updates
    • Stay current with Base procedures and all operator procedures at the base, ensuring compliance and efficiency.
    • Participate in regular training sessions to keep abreast of any changes or updates in procedures.
  6. Time Management and Reporting
    • Ensure accurate time tracking for ‘man-hours’ worked for self and team during the shift period
  7. Health & Safety Compliance
    • Maintain Health & Safety standards in accordance with the company’s Safety Policy.
  8. Additional Responsibilities
    • Accomplish other tasks as reasonably requested by management, demonstrating flexibility and a proactive approach.
    • Propose improvements and innovations to enhance operational efficiency and staff satisfaction.
  9. Communication Skills:
    •  Enhance communication channels within the team to ensure clear and effective information flow.
  10. Leadership Development:
    • Encourage leadership training programs to develop supervisory skills further.
  11. Feedback Mechanism:
  • Facilitate feedback from colleagues, encouraging them to voice concerns and suggestions, fostering a collaborative work environment.

Qualification & Education:

  • A recognised apprenticeship within the aircraft industry or similar.
  • EASA Part 66 Licence for types relevant to the station
  • Ideally hold a C license

Experience:

  • A minimum of 5 years hands-on experience of certifying Aircraft with an EASA part 66 licence and appropriate company authorisation
  • Management experience within the aviation industry preferably managing other Licensed Engineers

Training & Knowledge:

  • Technical experience in aviation and able to demonstrate knowledge of airworthiness regulation, MOE, MEL and its use, SRM understanding and the limits of technical data and the impact of that.
  • Have a working knowledge of Aircraft Maintenance Production Planning.
  • High standard of English language (written and oral)
  • High standard of computer literacy, especially Microsoft Office Suite