Mechanical Junior Supervisor – Base Maintenance

Overview

This role demands an experienced mechanical technician and supervisor responsible for performing and overseeing detailed maintenance tasks on Typhoon aircraft and their components. A thorough understanding of approved technical data is essential, along with the ability to lead personnel following maintenance protocols within regulated frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform detailed maintenance, inspection, and supervision activities related to the Typhoon aircraft and its components.
• Ensure all tasks are conducted as per work packages and approved technical information.
• Diagnose and resolve faults, manage maintenance issues including configuration controls.
• Complete maintenance and diagnostic jobs such as ground handling, flight servicing, role changes, part removal, inspections, repairs, upgrades, and system tests.
• Maintain a proactive and adaptable approach to assigned duties and follow directions appropriately.
• Hold and maintain personal authorizations for working on aircraft and components.
• Ensure maintenance schedules are met and issues escalated when necessary.
• Evaluate faults during maintenance and raise ad hoc work cards for unforeseen issues.
• Supervise team performance, ensuring task completion within schedules and flagging program impacts.
• Confirm team competence and approval for assigned maintenance tasks.
• Support facility compliance tasks aligned with Maintenance Organisation Exposition (MOE) and Functionally Mandated Procedures such as oversight checks and control of tools/test equipment.
• Provide leadership and mentorship, including performance assessments and supporting training initiatives.
• Conduct independent inspections and maintain inspection standards.
• Maintain a personal Log Book exhibiting skill currency and On-the-Job Training completion; authorize others' logbooks within trade limits.
• If designated, approve task competencies and review licensing applications prior to submission.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Completion of an Engineering Apprenticeship, preferably in Aeronautical Engineering or equivalent military qualification.
• Minimum academic certification: City & Guilds 2675 or 2661 in Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance or equivalent; aircraft platform training mandatory.
• Comprehensive technical knowledge and competency within the specialisation.
• Understanding of team integration and continuous improvement principles.
• Minimum two years’ experience as a Technician before supervisory role.
• Documented skill currency, knowledge, and authority via Log Book for work on aircraft or bays.
• Strong practical expertise in aviation safety standards, safe operating procedures, and exposition/mandated procedure knowledge.
• Completion of relevant training including PDR, Leadership Foundation, Human Factors, E&PW Awareness, ITAR Awareness, IT literacy, Qatar GFx Fire Training.
• Adherence to risk assessments, Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) policies, and procedures.
• Specific training in Typhoon Composite Flight Servicing and Mechanical Trade ‘Q’ Course.