Engineering Operations Controller

The role is responsible for ensuring that all aspects of Engineering Operations support to the Flight Operations Manager and BAE/BSL Maintenance Managers in providing an extraordinary level of technical liaison and support to meet customer and business drivers / priorities. Included within the scope of this role are:

• The delivery of an efficient Engineering Operations support function tailored to the requirements of the QEAF customer.
  
• Acting as the key interface between the Typhoon squadrons and the QEAF customer.
  
• Ensuring that continued airworthiness and maintenance activities on Typhoon aircraft have been carried out iaw BAE Systems approved data and the CAMSS Maintenance Organization Exposition.
  
• Briefing the QEAF Operations Officer or deputy to discuss current aircraft serviceability states and configurations.
  
• Providing engineering solutions/explanations to multiple stakeholder technical questions.
  

Additionally the role will ensure integration between the Customer facing organization, Operations, Engineering and the other influencing Functions to ensure requirements are adequately addressed and governance is maintained.

• To work for the Flight Operations Manager and Maintenance Managers in support to the Senior Typhoon Instructor Pilot and respective Customer interfaces to develop solutions and plans, allowing them to focus on their operational activities.
  
• Respond to requests from internal and external customers for advice and pro-actively inform senior management decision-making to ensure due consideration is given to the business implications of options presented.
  
• Keep up to date in areas of expertise in order that the Customer and business is aware of and able to take account or advantage of new developments.
  
• Develop and maintain links within the interfacing communities through effective stakeholder engagement.
  
• Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory and corporate requirements and external standards within areas of specialism and keep abreast of changes which may impact the business.
  
• First line support to the users.
  

• Higher National Diploma / Certificate (or equivalent) in a relevant applicable subject is desirable.
  
• Practical experience in an Operational environment is essential.
  
• Engineering Operations experience – military preferred.
  
• Fast jet experience with exposure to electronic Engineering Support Systems for Typhoon or a comparable system from another platform.
  
• In-service support knowledge specifically around Continuing Airworthiness within a maintenance organization.
  
• The Eng Ops Ctrl will be suitable to be cleared for access to sensitive (secret) information.
  
• Substantial knowledge of the theory, best practice and practical application of FESS activities.
  
• Flight Servicing Certificate.
  
• Weapons Load Certificate.
  
• Maintenance Work Order management.