The Training and Standards Group Leader reports to the Forward Maintenance Manager and is Responsible for training and standards of flight line personnel and weapons load training for weapons personnel.

The requirement of this role is to liaise and support maintenance personnel and managers at all levels to navigate and succeed in utilising all available media and training routes to be able to demonstrate compliance and competency. This role will lead the training cell providing confidence to the Part 145 manager that their personnel are competent and current to carry out maintenance tasks and weapons load activities
There is also a requirement to ensure all Part 145 personnel are compliant with all mandated training as detailed in procedure 7

In conjunction with Training Cell Team Leader and Flight Line Controller, ensure standards are set and maintained across the flight line including but not limited to See Offs, See Ins and Composite Flight Servicing's
Task and assist where necessary with weapons load training for both re-authorisation and introduction of new capabilities.
In conjunction with the Lead Trainer ensure that training materials conform to the appropriate configuration and standards
Establishing and maintaining training schedules and delivery programmes to meet the needs and requirements for flight line training and weapons load training as directed by the QEAF Jengo's
Delivery of Induction Training (As required) to all employees in accordance with the Induction Plan. Other deliverables would include Continuation training, Manual Handling and Working at Height
Delivery of SHE briefings in conjunction with the on-site SHE co-ordinator
Completion of Training records to ensure Competency and Currency of Maintenance Personnel to provide evidence to the compliant authority
Liaising with outside agencies to arrange training and refresher training
Canvassing feedback reports from course attendees, review trends and respond accordingly

Delivery of IMS Training (As required)

Kay Accountabilities

Performance indicators - Deliver and record training to undertake appropriate assessments to ensure that each employee develops the skills and is able to demonstrate the ability to perform the activities and tasks required in the domain of maintenance
Procedure/standards - Ensure compliance with the Regulatory Framework its associated procedures and standards, and any other Company procedures and standards, as applicable. At this level would be expected to agree and implement change as required
Safety Management System - Understanding of the application of human factors, error management, risk management and safety assurance
Continuing Airworthiness Assurance (Quality) - Management and application of the CAA system within Airworthiness Records, including supporting audits, responding to findings in a timely manner and providing relevant information into the appropriate reviews
Statutory/Regulatory & Legislative requirements – Able to demonstrate a detailed understanding and application of the Continuing Airworthiness Regulatory framework, e.g. EASA and ensure any changes are implemented; Ensure compliance with all other requirements, e.g. ITAR/EaPW
Contractual Requirements – Ensure compliance with all applicable contractual requirements; Support contract reviews and ensure communication of any changes into Airworthiness Records activities, as appropriate

Requirements

·Requires general Typhoon aircraft knowledge/competency within own technical/subject area and knowledge of other trade areas. Awareness of how the team integrates with others in order to achieve the overall objectives of the area and demonstrates an understanding of the requirement for continuous improvement and its application

·Typhoon Trade Q Course

·Engineering- HNC or equivalent experience.

·Leadership- Foundation.

·Human Factors

·E&PW Awareness

·ITAR Awareness

·Fire Training

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