Typhoon Mechanical Operator

The post holder will report to the Mechanicals Junior Supervisor and be an experienced and skilled Mechanical technician, undertaking a range of detailed base maintenance activities on Typhoon aircraft. The post holder requires an experience of maintenance on the Typhoon, understanding of approved data set and is competent to carrying out maintenance instructions in accordance with the organisation s regulatory framework. Demonstrates a distinct ability of trade knowledge of Typhoon aircraft and assemblies, follow diagnostic procedures and work effectively within a team. Core Activity: Undertaking detailed maintenance, inspection activities on the Typhoon Mechanical systems. Assuring your work undertaken is completed in accordance with the work package, using the relevant approved technical information. Assisting in resolving faults and maintenance issues, including an awareness of configuration management Undertaking and complete tasked maintenance activities on Typhoon Mechanical systems, 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 Base Maintenance 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.

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