Job Description:
About the role:
As a Working Party Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing aircraft repairs projects from the planning phase, through the embodiment and release to service. You will act in a certifying capacity, coordinate the Airbus team on-site and work with our customer to deliver on time, on cost and on quality products to an industry leading standard.
As this role is mainly for structural repair activities, a successful applicant should have spent a considerable period engaged in activities such as heavy maintenance, manufacture or cargo conversion.
MAIN ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Managing team competencies and allocating work
* Carrying out inspections
* Certifying aircraft repair tasks in establishing Working Party file and issuing Certificate of Release to Service for the work package performed, in accordance with EASA/PART 145 rules
* Ensure airworthiness of the aircraft for the work performed through the Working Party.
* Maintain compliance with Airbus 145 procedures
* Manage the customers on site
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
Away from our primary activity, the Working Party Manager can expect to be engaged in other activities such as:
* Supporting across programs in advisory role
* Developing special working party tools
* Developing and validating Service Bulletins (SB)
* Engaging with other Airbus department on cross projects
* Supporting Airlines and MROs in advisory role such as troubleshooting and repair embodiment
* Support Airbus production in pre-SB
Note: this role could require extensive travel. All applicants should be prepared to travel for long periods on short notice.
QUALIFICATIONS (mandatory):
* EASA Part 66 Aircraft Maintenance License Cat B1 (and B2 and C are an added advantage)
* Minimum 2 current Airbus current Type Ratings in B1 category
* 5 years certifying experience in a supervisory role
* Excellent command of English; French, German and Spanish are a added advantage
REQUIREMENTS:
* minimum 10 years experience on A380 products
* experience in working abroad
* excellent communication skills
* proven experience in managing teams
* competency with IT tolls, such as G-Suite, SAP, Workday, AirNavX, Airbus World
* competency in structural aircraft repair (added advantage)
* flexibility and agility
* Previous work experience with budgets, schedules and quality
* ability to work autonomously
* ability to take initiatives and decisions
* team player
This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.
Company:
Airbus Helicopters International Services Designated Activity Company
Employment Type:
Fixed term
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Experience Level:
Professional
Job Family:
Customer Eng.&Technical Support&Services