AEA Supervisor

We are currently looking for an AEA Supervisor a to join our team at RAF Valley. This is an interesting and varied role supporting the business by providing maintenance support and repair ability across Survival Equipment (SE) and AEA Support Services. You will possess a desire to contribute to the success and growth of our business. Affinity Flying Services are contracted as the Fixed Wing Service Provider under the UKMFTS PFI Contract. We will provide Aircraft to be used by the Military to deliver Elementary Flying Training (EFT) and Multi Engine Flying Training with both EASA and MAA Part M and Part 145 approvals across multiple sites. Roles and Responsibilities:

• Knowledge of the organisations AEA Departmental Exposition.
• Ensuring that all AEA supplied is the correct size and fit for service use.
• Safeguarding that Aircrew/Student are issued with the correct scale of serviceable AEA in a timely manner prior to them commencing their flying training.
• Ensuring that all items of AEA/SE issued are recorded on an AEA/SE issue pro-forma, signed, and dated by the recipient.
• Preparing a maintenance plan for periodic cycles to maximize the availability of serviceable AEA & SE items.
• Ensuring sufficient stocks of serviceable/compliant drill equipment, AEA/SE is made available to allow for both "dry" and "wet" drill training.
• Make certain that the upkeep, maintenance, and safe custody of all AEA & SE Documentation are completed, legibly and correctly in accordance with the current procedures.
• Confirming the maintenance, rectification, and modification of AEA and SE located at our Affinity sites, RAF Cranwell, RAF Barkston Heath, and RAF Valley is undertaken in accordance with the relevant authorised publications and instructions.
• Responsible for checking the amendments to publications/manuals are inserted and the publication/manual amendment record updated accordingly.
• Submission, when required of MOD Form 760 Defect Reports and MOD Form 765 Unsatisfactory Features reports.
• Observing safe working practices and regulations laid down by higher authority governing the conduct of their trade duties.
• Compliant with the provisions of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH), the Health and Safety at Work (HSW) Act and the regulations arising relevant to his/her area of responsibility.
• Ensuring that all activities including AEA & SE maintenance comply with the current Quality Assurance Plan, identify non-conformities, and escalate to the AEA Manager for their resolution.
• Demonstrating and exercising responsibilities and implementation of safe working practices in the AEA and SE maintenance bays.
  
  At least 5 years' experience of working in an SE/AEA Supervisory role.
• A demonstrable track record of working in an operational AEA maintenance section.
• Proven experience of being able to self-motivate as a lone worker in an operational AEA maintenance section.
• Experience of working closely with multi-site teams, building relationships, and leveraging them to deliver outstanding performance in a highly regulated environment., Recognised RAF Survival Equipment Course (or civilian equivalent)
• Recognised Q-SE-AC or GAEA qualification
• Recognised Human Factors training.
  
  This is a full-time permanent position based on 40 hours a week.
In return we can offer an empowered and supportive environment, supported by a competitive package. The successful candidate will be required to undertake MOD Security clearance and hold the legal right to work in the UK and be subject to security clearance which includes 3 years' reference checks. Verification of any essential qualifications/licences/passport must be shown at the interview stage. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £35,000.00-£38,000.00 per year Benefits:
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
Schedule:
• Monday to Friday