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General Description of Job
 
The T2 Depth Manager is responsible to T2 Hangar Manager for coordinating and managing all aspects of Depth Operations within the Hawk AJT contract at RAF Valley. Deputising for the T2 Hangar Manager as required. Hold line management responsibility for all Babcock personnel matters within the Depth environment.
 
Main Tasks
 
The T2 Depth Manager is responsible for;

• The safe and efficient day to day operation of the Moran Depth area.
• The safe and timely delivery of all aircraft in the Depth environment.
• Ensure PDRs are carried out for all staff within line management responsibility.
• Carry out Competency Assessments for all staff within line management responsibility.
• Carry out PIRMSs and PORMs and be responsible for the delivery of all CI initiatives resulting from these meetings.
• Liaising with appropriate personnel when maintenance latitudes are to be extended.
• Informing the appropriate direct reports of all deficiencies in manpower, equipment or performance that could adversely affect the ability of the Enterprise to meet its contracted obligations efficiently and economically.
• Liaising with support areas for maintenance requirements beyond Babcock UKMA levels of contracted capability.
• The maintenance of good tool control practices.
• Ensure agreed levels of Serviceable GSE are available for the T2 Depth Operation.
• Carrying out additional tasks as may, from time to time, be required by higher authority.
• Maintain Airworthiness standards as determined by Hawk UK Head of Fleet Operations.
• Maintaining a PEVL to establish continuity of experience. Ensure that all tradespersons return the individual PEVLs for validation of entries on a regular basis.
• Ensuring only suitably trained, qualified and authorised engineers are used to carry tasks requiring external specialist services, i.e. NDT.
• When requested attend Contract, Engineering and Safety Meetings.
• Ensure all reports are delivered on time.
• Implementing company procedures for all personnel employed within the Moran Hangar with regard to the following;
  • Discipline, dismissal, sickness and other personnel matters.
  • Employee relations matters.
  • Breeches of security (Physical and Cyber), both Military and Commercial.  
• Assist with management of Staff Recruitment as Hiring Manager.
• Assist with Training & Development of staff.
• Deliver Briefings to Customer & Staff.
• Carry out the duties of T2 Hangar Manager in their absence.
• Preparing for estimates / actual recovery of costs agreed or identified for;
  • Unscheduled & non-standard recoveries.
  • Overtime payments outside normal operations.
• Ensure a suitable alternative controllers is appointed during the absence of either shift Rectification Controller.
• Maintain engineering standards as detailed in
  ORGANISATION EXPOSITION (MOE) & MRP 145 Approval Supporting DocumentsMAOS MAI MRP PART 145 MAINTENANCE
• Ensure Hawk Enterprise Quality Assurance and Safety, Health and Environmental procedures are implemented and complied with at all times.

 
Technical Experience and Qualifications
 
Essential
 

• Educated to HNC/HND qualifications or appropriate equivalent aviation engineering experience
• Demonstrable experience or working within an aviation environment with a sound knowledge of Military Aviation Safety
• Knowledge of MAOS MRP Part 145, ISO 9001:2008 and MAA Regulations
• Experienced in Project Management tools and techniques
• Working knowledge and use of IT Operating Systems (MS Office Suite) and the Internet.

 
Desirable
 

• Full UK Driving Licence

 
Skills Profile
 

• Knowledge of applicable legislation and Standards
• Knowledge of auditing techniques: planning, conducting and reporting
• Knowledge of human factors, human performance and limitations
• Knowledge of logistics processes
• Knowledge of organisation capabilities, privileges and limitations
• Knowledge of Part-M, Part-145 and any other relevant regulations
• Knowledge of relevant parts of the maintenance organisation exposition and procedures
• Knowledge of safety risks linked to the working environment
• Knowledge on wiring and husbandry when relevant
• Understanding of professional integrity, behaviour and attitude towards safety
• Understanding of conditions for ensuring continuing airworthiness of aircraft and components
• Understanding of his/her own human performance and limitations
• Understanding of personnel authorisations and limitations
• Understanding critical task
• Ability to consider human performance and limitations
• Ability to manage third parties involved in maintenance activity
• Ability to promote the safety and quality policy
• Ability to use information systems
• Adequate communication and literacy skills
• Resources management and production planning skills
• Teamwork, decision-making and leadership skills
• Hold Letter of Delegation (LoD) for appropriate authorisations

 
Behavioural and Leadership Competency Profile
 
Leading Performance

• Establishes measurement systems that encourages desired and appropriate behaviours & performance
• Consistently meets performance targets and initiates corrective actions when needed
• Contributes to establishing short and long term strategies, targets, and goals
• Leads by example, drives for high performance
• Takes personal accountability for results

 
Leading Innovation and Change

• Takes responsibility for driving change forward
• Promotes individual creativity, entrepreneurial spirit and actions 
• Builds a sense of individual and team ownership on change.
• Is able to facilitate and lead change to maximize business results 
• Manages complex change programmes, identifying risks and solutions

 
Leading People and Teams

• Sets a strong example through their own behaviour addressing poor performance, and promoting positive performance.
• Identifies and communicates clear roles, responsibilities, expectations and measures 
• Provides opportunities for others to grow and develop by giving support and access to resources as appropriate
• Builds and maintains strong relationships both functionally and cross-functionally

 
Leading Customer Focus

• Balances customer expectations with the needs of the business and gives guidance to staff on service delivery
• Commits to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external stakeholders 
• Values importance of providing high quality customer service. 
• Identifies stakeholder needs and responds accordingly 
• Actively builds positive and fruitful working relationships with the customer

 
Leading Culture

• Demonstrates integrity and behaves in an honest and open way
• Trusts and respects others to perform to their capabilities safely and without risk to self and others
• Promotes equal opportunities for others 
• Integrates and builds diverse teams in order to achieve business objectives

 
Security
 
Applicants must have, or be able to obtain, security clearance
 
Location
 
RAF Valley
 
Closing Date
 
17 December 2018

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