Rectification Controller

About the Role The Rectification Controller is a skilled maintenance technician who reports to the Forward Maintenance Manager. This role requires an in-depth understanding of the Typhoon aircraft systems and reporting processes, prioritizing and allocating manpower effectively. The successful candidate will manage and update the ESS State Board with accurate estimates and forecasts of aircraft recovery times, as well as brief the Part M organization on the status of the Typhoon fleet and recovery actions. Key Responsibilities - Provide effective leadership and supervision to team members under direct supervision. - Ensure all maintenance activities are accurately recorded and maintain airworthiness records on relevant systems. - Perform Rectifications Control tasking, including: - Accurately maintaining and updating the ESS State Board with estimates and forecasts of aircraft recovery times. - Briefing squadron-authorized pilots regarding aircraft limitations. - Undertaking and completing tasked maintenance and diagnostic activities on aircraft or components, which may include ground handling, flight servicing, aircraft role changes, component removals, inspections, repairs, modifications, fault rectifications, replacements, and functional/system tests. - Supervise the team to ensure maintenance is conducted on schedule; highlight any issues and escalate as necessary. - Maintain a flexible and proactive attitude towards responsibilities and take direction appropriately. - Ensure staff are sufficiently competent and approved for the maintenance tasks allocated to them. - Maintain personal and team task authorization for working on aircraft or components in accordance with regulatory requirements. - Meet agreed delivery targets in the short to medium term through effective supervision of team members. - Undertake support tasks within the aircraft or component maintenance facility needed to maintain compliance with the Maintenance Organization Exposition (MOE). - Provide guidance and leadership to the team and develop team members using formal assessment processes; demonstrate sound communication and people management skills to exchange complex information. - Undertake fault evaluations and raise ad hoc work cards for found faults during maintenance. - Scope and carry out independent and essential inspections. - Meet delivery targets at a tactical level through effective personnel supervision. Key Accountabilities - Performance Indicators: Manage regulatory activities by setting delivery targets, monitoring progress, and developing performance improvement programs. Prioritize activities to maximize efficiency and assess escalated issues for any impact on continuing airworthiness, generating effective resolutions or escalation to management as needed. - Procedure/Standards: Comply with the regulatory framework and associated procedures and standards. Propose changes as required. - Completion of Activities: Ensure all Part 145 activities are appropriately documented and that airworthiness records are maintained. Confirm that all activities are performed by suitably qualified, experienced, and authorized personnel. Engage key stakeholders to integrate Part 145 activity within the business. Provide support and guidance to the team. - Safety Management System: Promote the application of Human Factors, Error Management, Risk Management, and Safety Assurance within the Part 145 team, along with proactive analysis, mitigation, and management of hazards. - Management System Assurance: Ensure compliance of Part 145 team activities with the Regulatory Governance and Assurance framework. Support audits and manage responses to audit findings in a timely manner, generating and implementing effective improvements. - Statutory/Regulatory & Legislative Requirements: Demonstrate understanding and application of the relevant continuing airworthiness regulatory framework. Support the implementation of regulatory changes in maintenance activities and ensure compliance with all related requirements. - Contractual Requirements: Ensure compliance with all applicable contractual obligations. Requirements - Completion of an Engineering Apprenticeship (such as a City & Guilds 2675 or 2661 or equivalent), ideally in Aeronautical Engineering, and/or a recognized Engineering Degree relevant to aviation maintenance and continuing airworthiness. - Minimum of 2 years' experience at the Supervisor level. - On the Job Training Instructional Techniques. - 5 years of practical experience applying aviation safety standards and operating practices, with at least 2 years relevant work experience within the aircraft maintenance component environment. - Demonstrated breadth of experience, currency, and recency via a Log Book capturing skills, knowledge, and authorities for working on aircraft. Should also have 6 months of experience on the type in the last two years. - Comprehensive knowledge of Acceptable Means of Compliance. - Management training, Typhoon Avionic, or Mechanical Trade ‘Q’ Course or equivalent. - Completion of Human Factors, E&PW Awareness, and ITAR Awareness standard course specifications. - Proficiency in IT.