Continuing Airworthiness Management Support (CAMS) Engineer

Our client is seeking an Apache Continuing Airworthiness Management Support (CAMS) Engineer to provide Military Aviation Authority (MAA) Regulatory Publication (MRP) compliant support. Based at Middle Wallop Flying Station with the undertaking of Continuing Airworthiness Management (CAM) activities in general and specific to those air systems allocated to our client''s operations at Middle Wallop and Wattisham Flying Station, undertaking maintenance, modification and flying training activities.

Role: Continuing Airworthiness Management Support (CAMS) Engineer
Location: Middle Wallop
Shift Pattern: Mon-Fri Days only.
IR35 Status: Inside
Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain full SC
Hourly Rate: neg

Contract Position: Initially to the end of 2025 with options to continue beyond subject to agreement

To be successful in your application it is a requirement that you at the time of application have UK working rights and you can achieve the relevant national security clearance. Ideally you will already hold full SC.

The Role;
In accordance with the Apache Long Term Training Support Services (LTTSS) the contract provides 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 allocated to our client''s operations at Middle Wallop and Wattisham Flying Stations.
Some UK travel is expected.

Responsibilities include:
The role is responsible to the 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 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 Part 145 contracted maintenance activities.
• Providing feedback to the 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 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 the LTTSS activity, in accordance with the Apache CAME.
• Assist the 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 AMO in Middle Wallop, in properly understanding and applying all applicable, relevant, and appropriate and Customer CAw Processes and Maintenance Orders, identifying opportunities for improvement.

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.