Apache CAMO Engineer

Job: Apache CAMO Engineer
Location Hampshire
Duration: 12+ months

Our client is seeking a Apache Continuing Airworthiness Management Support (CAMS) Engineer to provide Military Aviation Authority (MAA) Regulatory Publication (MRP) compliant support to the Apache Military Continuing Airworthiness Manager Organisation (Mil CAMO).

In accordance with the Apache Long Term Training Support Services (LTTSS) contract provide Military Aviation Authority (MAA) MRP compliant support to the Apache Military Continuing Airworthiness Manager (Mil CAM). The Apache CAMS Engineer will provide direct assistance to the Apache Deputy Continuing Airworthiness Manager (DCAM) and Apache Mil CAMO with the undertaking of CAM activities in general and specific to those air systems

Responsibilities include:

The role is responsible to the BDUK Apache Product Support Manager and the Apache Continuing Airworthiness Management Capability Lead for:

• Being part of the Continuing Airworthiness (CAw) Management Support Team based at AACen Middle Wallop, which is the main point of contact for the Boeing-contracted MRP Part 145 Approved Maintenance Organisation (AMO) for CAw Management requirements on a day to day basis.
• Conduct aircraft physical inspections and aircraft document reviews on behalf of the Apache Mil CAMO to provide independent assurance of the BDUK Part 145 contracted maintenance activities.
• Providing feedback to the BDUK Apache Product Support Manager and Apache LTTSS Contract Program Management for Customer and LTTSS CAMS satisfaction and regulatory compliance.
• Development, implementation and continuous improvement of BDUK CAw Management Support activities in accordance with the Apache CAME (Continuing Airworthiness Management Exposition) and within the boundaries of the LTTSS contract terms.
• Support the Mil CAMO in the development, implementation and continuous improvement of CAw Management processes applicable to BDUK LTTSS activity, in accordance with the Apache CAME.
• Assist the BDUK Apache CAw Management Lead in liaising between the Mil CAMO and the AMO in Middle Wallop, maintaining oversight of all related CAMO activities, aircraft maintenance and modifications, and ensuring that a proper flow of information is maintained.
• Provide technical and process compliance support to the BDUK AMO in Middle Wallop, in properly understanding and applying all applicable, relevant, and appropriate BDUK and Customer CAw Processes and Maintenance Orders, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Support the development and maintenance of the Apache Part M Interface Control Document (ICD), outlining the business interfaces in place between the Mil CAMO and Boeing-contracted MRP Part 145 AMO, in undertaking Part M delegated activities.
• Assisting other BDUK functions and capabilities that support the execution of the Mil Continuing Airworthiness Manager''s (Mil CAM) Part M responsibilities.
• Support CAMO Assurance and Surveillance Quality Audits against BDUK AMO, proposing, discussing and executing Corrective Actions Plans.
• Ensure the correct and proper use of the BDUK QMS (Quality Management System).
• Ensure that the BDUK Apache CAw Management Support Team remain MRP compliant and have a positive contribution to the Mil CAM''s approvals.
• Attend relevant BDUK weekly Safety Meetings to review Occurrence Reports (ORs); support the BDUK MSO (Maintenance Safety Official) and the Safety Team in undertaking investigations on OR''s with CAw implications, proposing and discussing further actions and follow-up with the Mil CAMO as required.
• Ensure the correct and proper use of the BDUK SMS (Safety Management System).
• Attend relevant Customer Meetings representing BDUK.
• Monitoring any planned or short term changes in Customer requirements and the use of the Apache fleet to sustain delivery of BDUK CAw Support.
• The preferred candidate will have most of the following, with some considered essential:
• Essential Skills, Qualifications and Experience:
• Experience in the application of MAA Regulations and UK MoD airworthiness policies, processes and culture in an aircraft operations environment.
• A knowledge of MRP Part M requirements & procedures.
• A knowledge of MRP Part 145 requirements & procedures.
• An understanding of Aviation Duty Holder and Accountable Manager (Military Flying) requirements and procedures.
• Proven aircraft maintenance experience and aircraft technical knowledge.

Desirable Skills qualification and experience

• UK Professional Registration (Incorporated Engineer or higher) or international equivalent.
• Able to demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively on the planning of work and develop/use meaningful metrics to evaluate compliance status and provide performance visibility.
• Able to effectively execute opportunities to improve strategies, processes and project plans. Assist the removal of obstacles by identifying where and what help is needed and coordinating with the appropriate leaders and team members.
• Strong communication skills, technical competency, and skills with logistics information and maintenance management tools.
• Previous industry or military service continuing airworthiness engineering experience.
• Able to demonstrate experience in the application of air safety standards & safe operating practices.
• A knowledge of quality management systems including AS9100.
• Experience in the application of UK MAA MRP, European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), European Defence Agency (EDA) or Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) and other international standards for continuing airworthiness.
• Specific AH64 Apache air system experience and product knowledge.
• UK MoD Form 700 Series knowledge.

Please Note:
This position does not offer sponsorship at any stage
To be considered you must have UK Employment experience working in similar/ same role