Rectification Controller

Role Overview

The Rectification Controller, reporting directly to the Forward Maintenance Manager, is a proficient maintenance technician responsible for various reporting duties including prioritizing and allocating workforce resources. This position demands thorough expertise in Typhoon aircraft systems and associated reporting methodologies.

The incumbent will manage precise upkeep and continuous updating of the ESS State Board, projecting timelines for aircraft recovery. Additionally, they will communicate fleet status and recovery initiatives to the Part M organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage team members under your supervision effectively.
• Ensure all maintenance operations are correctly recorded, and airworthiness documentation is maintained on relevant systems.
• Conduct Rectifications Control tasking, including updating ESS State Board with estimates and forecasts for aircraft recovery times.
• Brief squadron authorized pilots regarding aircraft limitations.
• Carry out and finalize assigned maintenance and diagnostic tasks on aircraft or components, including ground handling, flight servicing, role changes, component removal, inspections, repairs, modifications, fault rectifications, replacements, and system testing.
• Supervise the team to guarantee timely maintenance completion, identify issues, escalate when necessary, and report any broader program effects.
• Exhibit flexibility and proactiveness in role responsibilities and follow directions as needed.
• Verify that staff holds the necessary competency and approval for assigned maintenance tasks.
• Maintain personal and team task authorizations aligned with regulatory standards for working on aircraft or components.
• Meet agreed short- to medium-term delivery goals through efficient personnel supervision.
• Support adherence to MOE compliance within the aircraft or component maintenance facility.
• Provide leadership and development to team members using formal assessments, and communicate clearly to effectively handle complex information.
• Evaluate faults and initiate ad hoc work cards for discovered faults during maintenance activities.
• Independently plan and execute critical inspections as required.
• Achieve tactical delivery targets by competently overseeing team personnel.

Accountabilities

• Manage regulatory activities by establishing targets, monitoring progress, and improving performance programs; prioritize tasks across teams to optimize efficiency.
• Assess escalated issues for airworthiness impact and provide resolutions or escalate to management.
• Adhere to regulatory frameworks, associated procedures, standards, and company policies; suggest necessary improvements.
• Ensure all Part 145 activities, including documentation and airworthiness records, are managed by qualified and authorized personnel, integrated with business processes and stakeholders.
• Promote Human Factors, Error and Risk Management, and Safety Assurance in the Part 145 team and handle hazard mitigation proactively.
• Guarantee Part 145 team compliance with governance and assurance processes; facilitate audits and respond promptly to findings.
• Understand and apply statutory, regulatory, and legislative continuing airworthiness requirements; support regulatory change implementation.
• Comply with all relevant contractual obligations.

Qualifications & Experience

• Completion of Engineering Apprenticeship (City & Guilds 2675 or 2661 or equivalent) preferably in Aeronautical Engineering or a recognized Engineering Degree in relevant fields such as aeronautical, mechanical, electrical, electronic, or avionic engineering focusing on aircraft maintenance and airworthiness.
• Minimum of two years in a supervisory role prior to this position.
• Training in On the Job Training Instructional Techniques.
• At least five years of hands-on experience applying aviation safety standards and operating procedures, including two years working within an aircraft maintenance component environment.
• Recent and documented experience on Typhoon aircraft, totaling at least six months in the last two years, supported by a logbook capturing skills, knowledge, and authorized duties.
• Comprehensive understanding of Acceptable Means of Compliance and management training such as Typhoon Avionic or Mechanical Trade ‘Q’ Course or equivalent.
• Human Factors Standard Course completed.
• Awareness courses in E&PW and ITAR standards.
• Competent IT skills.