Shift Supervisor

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Time Management and Reporting

• Ensure accurate time tracking for ‘man-hours’ worked for self and team during the shift period

Health & Safety Compliance

• Maintain Health & Safety standards in accordance with the company’s Safety Policy.

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.

Communication Skills:

• Enhance communication channels within the team to ensure clear and effective information flow.

Leadership Development:

• Encourage leadership training programs to develop supervisory skills further.

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