ABOUT THE ROLE
The main objective of this role is to lead and supervise aircraft sheet metal and composite structure maintenance activities. This includes inspections, repairs, modifications, and maintenance of aircraft structural components. You will ensure that work is completed safely, on time, and compliant with regulatory requirements, OEM specifications, and company quality standards, all while maintaining the highest levels of airworthiness and safety.
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supervise daily activities of Sheet Metal and Composite Structure Technicians, allocate manpower, tools, and materials to meet operational and maintenance schedules, monitor task progress, provide technical support and guidance, and conduct shift briefings, debriefings, and handovers.
- Promote a positive safety culture and professional working environment and support employee development through coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback.
- Perform and supervise structural inspections, repairs, and modifications on aircraft airframes and structural components, including fuselage structures, wing structures, flight control surfaces, cargo compartments, engine nacelles, fairings and panels, composite components, honeycomb structures, carbon fiber and fiberglass assemblies.
- Ensure structural inspections, repairs, and modifications are performed in accordance with approved Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM), Structural Repair Manual (SRM), Engineering Orders (EO), Service Bulletins (SB), Component Maintenance Manuals (CMM), and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Supervise the fabrication, repair, and replacement of metallic aircraft structures, including complex sheet metal repairs involving aluminum alloys, titanium, stainless steel, aircraft fasteners, and structural assemblies. Ensure proper installation of rivets, bolts, and structural hardware.
- Perform precision fitting, forming, drilling, and assembly operations, ensuring the correct installation of rivets, bolts, and other structural hardware in accordance with approved maintenance practices.
- Lead composite repair activities utilizing approved repair schemes, including composite damage assessment, surface preparation, bonding and adhesive application, vacuum bagging, heat and pressure curing, composite laminate repairs, and core replacement repairs, coordinating with Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) personnel when required.
- Verify maintenance tasks are completed to required quality standards, review maintenance documentation for completeness and accuracy, and ensure compliance with GCAA regulations, company maintenance procedures, and occupational health and safety requirements while supporting internal and external audits.
- Ensure compliance with all safety procedures and risk assessment requirements by monitoring the safe use of tools, equipment, chemicals, and composite materials, verifying the appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and identifying and reporting safety hazards and potential risks.
- Coordinate manpower utilization to maximize productivity, monitor the availability of tooling, consumables, and spare parts, escalate resource constraints, and support maintenance planning and work package execution.
- Conduct on-the-job training for technicians and apprentices, assess technician competencies, identify training needs, and support qualification and authorization processes to strengthen technical capability and promote continuous improvement initiatives within the team.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree (3+ years)
- Diploma or Degree in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field. Recognized training in Aircraft Structures, Sheet Metal Repair, and Composite Repair.
- Fluent in English
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in sheet metal and composite structure repairs
- Working knowledge of AMOS
- Years of experience with qualifications: 5 - 7 years; years without qualifications (if applicable): 8 - 10 years
- Current Company Composite Personal Authorisation Certificate (PAC), Human Factors Training, Fuel Tank Safety (FTS) Training, EWIS (Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems) Training.
COMPETENCIES
- Customer Focus
- Teamwork
- Effective Communication
- Personal Accountability & Commitment to achieve
- Resilience & Flexibility (Can-do attitude)
- Decision Making
- Inspiring & Developing Others
- Strategic Thinking
- Business Acumen
ISR REQUIREMENTS
Read and comply with the ISR policies of the company and diligently report any weaknesses or incidents to the respective Line Manager or the Information Security team. Complete all required ISR awareness sessions and follow associated guidelines in day-to-day business operations.
