http://www.flightglobal.com/jobsFlight Jobshttp://www.flightglobal.com/jobs/job/supplier-programme-management-united-kingdom-200650379.htmFri, 27 Nov 2009 10:16:17 +0000193182The successful candidate will provide Supplier Management & Procurement support, commercial and programme activities to the UK Rotorcraft Supply Chain Management organisation, based in Gosport, Hampshire. Responsibilities include the following: Develop and implement procurement strategies and subcontracting plans. Prepare and execute procurement and repair plans in support of current and future contracts. Lead proposal/programme reviews with key suppliers. Initiate and manage key supplier performance, risks and opportunities. Perform supplier root-cause analysis and identify solutions to establish the basis for recovery plans and corrective/preventative actions, identify supplier capacity/capability to perform current and projected work statement. Identify, establish and maintain priorities for deliveries, necessary supplier corrective actions and resolution of issues to ensure contractual compliance. Coordinate or perform contract performance reviews, site visits, design reviews, lean assessments, preferred supplier process and metrics. Continuously improve supplier performance and lower supplier cost. Develop methods to measure key supplier and internal performance indicators, analyzes performance data and prepares visual aids to lead periodic performance reviews. Competencies   With excellent interpersonal skills the candidate will have the ability to communicate effectively with external customers and internal Boeing customers and the management team. They will demonstrate a capability to manage suppliers and internal stakeholders to deliver improved supplier performance. The selected candidate will possess an understanding of contracting in a UK defence environment, and demonstrate direct experience working with a variety of subcontract types under UK MoD prime contracts. Contract Structure and Terms: Advanced, expert knowledge of contract structure, to draft and document unique and complex proposals and agreements in a form that meets legal,business requirements. Contracting Process: Advanced/expert knowledge of negotiation and contracting processes e.g., may negotiate final contract terms. Typical Education/Experience   Must have experience working directly for the MoD or have worked in a commercial company dealing with the MoD, or similar environment Must be educated to degree level or equivalent in a related subject, or demonstrate equivalent vocational learning. CIPS preferred. Note: Relevant experience working with avionics,night vision etc would be of particular interest. Other Job related information   Important information regarding this requisition: This requisition is for an international, locally hired position in the UK. CANDIDATES MUST HAVE CURRENT LEGAL AUTHORIZATION TO WORK IN THE UNITED KINGDOM. BOEING WILL NOT ATTEMPT TO OBTAIN IMMIGRATION AND LABOR SPONSORSHIP FOR ANY APPLICANTS. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll. PLEASE NOTE: The successful candidate will be expected to undergo a SECURITY CHECK/CLEARANCE. *** Please note that depending on the specific position, you may be required to pass additional medical tests, credit checks, and/or other requirements. These additional items are required for the Company to comply with various laws and regulatory rules.*** Every job requisition has specific and unique requirements listed under 'Description', 'Competencies', and 'Education'. Applicants will increase their opportunities for consideration by demonstrating compatibility with these requirements in their resumes. The job specifications - including competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics), job-relevant work experience, education, and other requirements described in this requisition - will be the basis for applicant screening, including resume reviews, structured interviews and any other assessments used to support the hiring decision. All candidates considered for this position may be required to participate in a structured interview. The structured interview is a standardized method of evaluating candidates' job-related competencies to support an objective selection and promotion process. http://www.flightglobal.com/jobs/job/trade-control-specialist-34-deal-200649488.htmThu, 26 Nov 2009 13:46:51 +0000189271Works with business unites to identify, gather and analyze information to determine short and long-term import/export authorization requirements and lead times for inclusion in business plans. Develops options for specific strategies to meet business requirements. Assists in determining impact of multilateral regimes, embargoes and other sanctions, correct licensing solutions, timing and level of government engagement. Performs research, interprets and provides guidance on trade regulations, including strategic advice on the impact of regulations on company plans. Assists in the implementation of global trade framework to ensure that company performance and operations are within applicable government trade regulations. Applies regulations to import/export operations. Participates on applicable working groups. Leads the development, enhancement, maintenance and training of automated internal control systems to ensure compliance with import/export regulations. Coordinates testing of new internal control systems. Creates and maintains transaction review process and control plans. Audits transactions and documentation to ensure trade compliance as appropriate. Determines and records transaction compliance. Leads efforts to monitor procedures, systems, supplier and internal performance and recommend process improvements. Reviews, analyzes and coordinates import/export authorization requests. Develops strategy, conducts fact-finding, drafts and routes applications for review, approval and signature. May perform duties of a Designated Empowered Official. Submits export applications in accordance with procedures. Identifies trends within the government and enterprise, identifies process improvement opportunities, provides feedback and offers solutions. Delivers training to internal and external audiences. Communicates with company employees on status of import/export transactions and import/export management issues. Seeks clarification and/or documentation from others (e.g., product information, purchase contract details, valuation, pertinent export shipment details and regulatory advice). Coordinates with and supports efforts to resolve issues between company, government agencies and industry by leading efforts to provide requested supplemental information, responses to inquiries and identification of issues for advocacy. Maintains files and records and develops reports/metrics as required by company procedures and government regulations. Consolidates report input and submits to government. Identifies and analyzes trends. Incorporates new or changed record keeping or reporting requirements. Researches and develops ad hoc reports when requested. Competencies General Adaptability Understands changes in own and others' work and situations; may be asked to explain the logic or basis for change to less experienced employees; actively seeks information about changes affecting own and fellow employees' jobs. Treats changes and new situations as opportunities for learning or growth; focuses on the beneficial aspects of change; speaks positively about the change to fellow interorganizational employees and occasionally to external customers. Quickly modifies behavior to deal effectively with changes in the work environment; readily tries new approaches appropriate for new or changed situations; does not persist with ineffective behaviors. Build Positive Relationships Builds effective working relationships within the work group, with interorganizational employees, and occasionally with external customers. Probes for and provides information to clarify situations. Seeks and expands on original ideas, enhances others' ideas, and contributes own ideas about the issues at hand. Places higher priority on team and organization goals than on own goals. Seeks agreement from work group, with other employees, and occasionally with external customers to support ideas or take partnership-oriented action; uses sound rationale to explain value of actions. Establishes good interpersonal relationships by helping people feel valued, appreciated, and included in discussions. Communication Clarifies purpose and importance; stresses major points; follows a logical sequence. Keeps the audience engaged through use of techniques such as analogies, illustrations, humor, an appealing style, body language, and voice inflection. Frames the message in line with audience experience, background, and expectations; uses terms, examples, and analogies that are meaningful to the audience. Seeks input from audience; checks understanding; presents message in different ways to enhance understanding. Uses syntax, pace, volume, diction, and mechanics appropriate to the media being used. Accurately interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Continuous Improvement Consistently reviews a wide range of processes to identify gaps between requirements and current outputs within own work group, other work groups, and occasionally external customers. Consistently identifies potential conditions that contribute to gaps or key variances; fully explores relationships between conditions and effects; distinguishes causes from symptoms and identifies primary causes. Independently generates ideas for solutions; fully analyzes the effect or impact of each solution; selects appropriate solutions. Consistently tests solutions; gathers feedback from own work group, other work groups, and occasionally external customers on effectiveness; reviews impact on baseline measures; modifies solutions as appropriate to ensure effectiveness. Decision Making Recognizes a wide range of potentially difficult issues, problems, or opportunities in own work group, across the organization and occasionally with external customers; determines whether action is needed. Identifies the need for and collects information to better understand difficult issues, problems, and opportunities. Integrates information from a wide variety of sources; detects trends, associations, and cause-effect relationships; creates relevant options for addressing difficult problems/opportunities and achieving desired outcomes. Formulates and/or makes recommendations for decision criteria based on issue complexity; evaluates options by considering implications and consequences; chooses an effective option. Implements decisions or initiates action within a reasonable time. Includes fellow work group members, employees across the organization, and occasionally external customers in the decision-making process as warranted to obtain good information, make the most appropriate decisions, and ensure buy-in and understanding of the resulting decisions. Initiating Action Takes immediate action when confronted with a problem or when made aware of a situation in own or other work area. Implements new ideas or potential solutions without prompting; does not wait for others to take action or to request action. Takes action that goes beyond job requirements in order to achieve objectives. Managing Work Identifies critical and less critical activities and tasks within own and other work groups; adjusts priorities when appropriate. Ensures that required equipment and/or materials are in appropriate locations so that own and others' work can be done effectively. Allocates own time to complete work; coordinates own and others' schedules to avoid conflicts. Takes advantage of available resources (individuals, processes, departments, and tools) to complete work efficiently. Uses time effectively and rarely allows irrelevant issues or distractions from interfering with work completion. Technical Analytical Skills Basic - Skill and ability to: collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources at the department level. Preferred - Skill and ability to: collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources with clients, customers and/or suppliers. Regulatory Knowledge Basic - Complete knowledge of relevant laws and regulations impacting export and import activities. Ability to recognize the need to research and investigate laws and regulations. Preferred - Extensive and specialized knowledge of relevant laws and regulations impacting export and import activities. Routinely recognizes the need to research and investigate laws and regulations. Typical Education/Experience Level 3 - Bachelor's and related work experience, a Master's degree and related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Level 4 - Bachelor's degree and related work experience, a Master's degree and related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Other Job related information Experience/ Working Knowledge of Internatinal Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR) is required. *** Please note that depending on the specific position, you may be required to pass additional medical tests, credit checks, and/or other requirements. These additional items are required for the Company to comply with various laws and regulatory rules.*** Every job requisition has specific and unique requirements listed under 'Description', 'Competencies', and 'Education'. Applicants will increase their opportunities for consideration by demonstrating compatibility with these requirements in their resumes. The job specifications - including competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics), job-relevant work experience, education, and other requirements described in this requisition - will be the basis for applicant screening, including resume reviews, structured interviews and any other assessments used to support the hiring decision. All candidates considered for this position may be required to participate in a structured interview. The structured interview is a standardized method of evaluating candidates' job-related competencies to support an objective selection and promotion process. http://www.flightglobal.com/jobs/job/reliability-maintainability-engineer-3-4-deal-200647116.htmTue, 24 Nov 2009 10:54:16 +0000183730This position is in the systems engineering family with specific concentration in the Reliability, Maintainability and Systems Health (RM&SH) specialty engineering for support to Integrated Product Teams. Participates in and applies an interdisciplinary, collaborative systems engineering approach to plan, design, develop and verify rotorcraft system/subsystem and equipment design. Evaluates customer/operational needs to define Reliability, Maintainability & Systems Health system performance requirements. Performs RM&T (Reliability, Maintainability and Testability) analyses to assess compliance with related metrics and optimize the air vehicle system architecture using RM&SH predictions, FMECA, (Failure Modes Effects and Criticality Analysis) availability and mission reliability modeling. Supports the planning, organization, implementation of statistical analysis and trending of factory and in-service aircraft system and equipment performance data to support new design requirements derivation. Performs trend analysis and root cause corrective action for fielded equipment and systems to improve product quality, reliability, readiness and assess performance. Works under general supervision. Competencies General Adaptability Understands changes in own and others' work and situations; may be asked to explain the logic or basis for change to less experienced employees; actively seeks information about changes affecting own and fellow employees' jobs. Treats changes and new situations as opportunities for learning or growth; focuses on the beneficial aspects of change; speaks positively about the change to fellow interorganizational employees and occasionally to external customers. Quickly modifies behavior to deal effectively with changes in the work environment; readily tries new approaches appropriate for new or changed situations; does not persist with ineffective behaviors. Communication Clarifies purpose and importance; stresses major points; follows a logical sequence. Keeps the audience engaged through use of techniques such as analogies, illustrations, humor, an appealing style, body language, and voice inflection. Frames the message in line with audience experience, background, and expectations; uses terms, examples, and analogies that are meaningful to the audience. Seeks input from audience; checks understanding; presents message in different ways to enhance understanding. Uses syntax, pace, volume, diction, and mechanics appropriate to the media being used. Accurately interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Project Management Experienced in creating comprehensive project schedules identifying time frames for key project milestones. Directs and manages more complex project schedules; independently identifies project resource requirements, may collaborate with others on the most complex projects assigned or assist more experienced employees in complex large scale projects. Ability to accept, direct and perform responsibilities and work assigned tasks as a project team member in support of the overall project; leads and directs the activities and resources of assigned projects and supports higher graded employees in more large scale and complex projects. Technical Analysis and Corrective Action Basic - Complete knowledge of root cause analysis and corrective action of non-conformances to reduce scrap, minimize rework, reduce cost and improve quality to meet all requirements. Develops, reviews and approves product definition data including emergent design changes. Preferred - Extensive knowledge of root cause analysis and corrective action of non-conformances to reduce scrap, minimize rework, reduce cost and improve quality to meet all requirements. Develops, reviews and approves product definition data including emergent design changes. Failure Modes Effcts & Critic Basic - Complete knowledge of Failure Modes, Effects, and Criticality Analysis (FMECA), including system, sub-system, functional (electrical/mechanical), component and device level. Preferred - Extensive and specialized knowledge of Failure Modes, Effects, and Criticality Analysis (FMECA), including system, sub-system, functional (electrical/mechanical), component and device level. Field Data Analysis Basic - Complete understanding and wide application and knowledge of reliability-based logistics, root cause analysis, or trigger-based asset management to analyze field data and correct anomalies. Preferred - Extensive, specialized knowledge of reliability-based logistics, root cause analysis, or trigger-based asset management to analyze field data and correct anomalies. Maintainability Analyses Basic - Complete knowledge of maintainability and availability analyses including maintenance task time estimation, timeline analysis, maintainability prediction and allocations, maintenance and servicing procedures, fault detection/fault isolation, accessibility, tools and ground support/test equipment requirements identification. Complete knowledge of maintenance plan and concept development, failure modes, condition monitoring, repair schemes, preventive/scheduled maintenance inspections. Complete knowledge of Condition Based Maintenance (CBM) processes, and modeling. Preferred - Extensive, specialized knowledge of maintainability and availability analyses including maintenance task time estimation, timeline analysis, maintainability prediction and allocations, maintenance and servicing procedures, fault detection/fault isolation, accessibility, tools and ground support/test equipment requirements identification. Extensive, specialized knowledge of maintenance plan and concept development, failure modes, condition monitoring, repair schemes, preventive/scheduled maintenance inspections. Extensive, specialized knowledge of Condition Based Maintenance (CBM) processes, and modeling. Reliability Analyses Basic - Complete knowledge of reliability analyses including mission reliability requirements/performance parameters, mean time between failure, schedule reliability, guarantees and warranties, system/subsystem block diagramming, function flows, predictions, allocations, redundancy modeling, verification/validation, reliability planning, procedure/process development, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and reliability testing/growth. Preferred - Extensive, specialized knowledge of reliability analyses including mission reliability requirements/performance parameters, mean time between failure, schedule reliability, guarantees and warranties, system/subsystem block diagramming, function flows, predictions, allocations, redundancy modeling, verification/validation, reliability planning, procedure/process development, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and reliability testing/growth. Statistical Concepts Basic - Complete knowledge of statistical analysis concepts such as normal distribution, standard deviations, mean, probability, and confidence levels. Preferred - Extensive and specialized knowledge of statistical analysis concepts. System Health Basic - Complete knowledge of diagnostic, prognostic, condition based maintenance, and adaptive control concepts. Complete knowledge of system health architectural concepts and design considerations for vehicles and systems of systems. Complete ability to establish requirements, and translate requirements into hardware and software for health management functionality. Complete ability to assess the effectiveness of system health technologies. Preferred - Extensive, specialized knowledge of diagnostic, prognostic, condition based maintenance, and adaptive control concepts. Extensive, specialized knowledge of system health architectural concepts and design considerations for vehicles and systems of systems. Extensive, specialized ability to establish requirements, and translate requirements into hardware and software for health management functionality. Extensive, specialized ability to assess the effectiveness of system health technologies. Typical Education/Experience Level 3 - Degree and typical experience in engineering classification: Bachelor's and related experience, Master's degree with related experience or PhD degree with experience. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard. Level 4 - Degree and typical experience in engineering classification: Bachelor's and related experience, Master's with related experience or PhD with related experience. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard. Other Job related information Demonstrated reliability/maintainability work experience preferred. Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work in a team environment strongly preferred. Candidate must have strong organizational and complex problem solving skills. Experience with reliability and maintainability related data analysis of aviation systems, operations research and proficiency in military (army aviation) maintenance / logistics processes preferred. Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license preferred. Undergraduate qualifications in statistics, reliability engineering or operations research is desired. Candidate must be able to travel domestic and international using any mode of travel to include commercial air. Candidate must be proficient in using MS Office tool suite with skills in Excel statistical / logic / database functions for analysis and presentation. *** Please note that depending on the specific position, you may be required to pass additional medical tests, credit checks, and/or other requirements. These additional items are required for the Company to comply with various laws and regulatory rules.*** Every job requisition has specific and unique requirements listed under 'Description', 'Competencies', and 'Education'. Applicants will increase their opportunities for consideration by demonstrating compatibility with these requirements in their resumes. The job specifications - including competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics), job-relevant work experience, education, and other requirements described in this requisition - will be the basis for applicant screening, including resume reviews, structured interviews and any other assessments used to support the hiring decision. All candidates considered for this position may be required to participate in a structured interview. The structured interview is a standardized method of evaluating candidates' job-related competencies to support an objective selection and promotion process. http://www.flightglobal.com/jobs/job/aircraft-servicing-group-manager-wiltshire-200642636.htmWed, 18 Nov 2009 13:02:51 +0000175509Reporting to the Operations Director, the Aircraft Servicing Group Manager leads a team of Engineering Managers delivering its manned aircraft maintenance, modification and operations business. With flight safety foremost in the business focus, the ASG Manager is also responsible for ensuring aircraft, aircraft components and aicraft installations are maintaned and delivered to the approriate standards, on time and within cost whilst delivering the areas P&L. Key Accountabilities The ASG Manager is responsible for: • Ensuring that the aircraft and component maintenance operations are compliant with MoD procedures • The overall airworthiness of the aircraft fleet and the serviceability of operational and emergency equipment • The P& L for the area • Ensuring cost effective availability of safe aircraft for the flying programme in accordance with all regulations • Ensuring that the business meets all its targets • Recruiting, developing, leading and motivating a large workforce through a small team of direct reports • Advising and ensuring application compliance of remedies to overcome deficiencies arising from accidents, incidents and compliance audit observations • Ensuring that the staff are aware of the human factors that will affect their performance, and safety of self and others. • Ensuring that aircraft maintenance operations are safe and appropriate and incident preventative measures are introduced. • Leading the department through a change programme to develop business acumen and financial accountability in managers • Ensuring the competence of all staff is assessed and maintained. Ideally you will have gained a relevant engineering degree, Apprenticeship and have a proven record of customer relationship management, extensive knowledge of the Aviation Industry, have relevant experience of delivering aircraft to support a daily flying programme and possess a working knowledge of the civil service/MoD technical environments. http://www.flightglobal.com/jobs/job/asset-accounting-specialist-united-kingdom-200640528.htmMon, 16 Nov 2009 14:05:08 +0000171825The main purpose of the role is to monitor company practices, processes and industry trends to ensure that established capital equipment records and programme equipment management is compliant with company policies and Property Management regulatory guidelines. Practices and processes include: acquisition, movement, physical inventory, maintenance, utilisation and consumption, disposition and contract closeout. Maintenance processes; subcontractor control; customer control records and reporting. Ensures compliance with UK Government Defence standard 05-99 and maintains strong relationships with the UK MoD Asset Accounting Centre and the Royal Air Force (RAF). Reviews and analyses system metrics to identify areas for accuracy and compliance to established procedures and guidelines. Provides guidance to the team and consults with management on property management tools, processes and procedures. Interacts with contracting organisations, customers and industry on complex issues and provides expertise to manage capital equipment (property) information systems across the company. Develops plans and processes to address any gaps between standard company processes and UK MoD requirements flowed down via contractual commitments. Lead teams and efforts as required to implement corrective action Develops and implements continuous improvement processes throughout the system. Maintains Company flow diagrams and process updates. Establishes internal & external audit/process control and acts as the programme focal for all external audit requirements. Reviews and analyzes system metrics to identify areas for accuracy and compliance to established procedures and guidelines. Requirements: In-depth understanding of Government Property regulations and clauses as they apply to a complete site business and operating requirements and the experience to apply those to business processes. Familiar and experienced with multiple Government agency-unique Government Property regulatory requirements considered a plus. Excellent understanding of, and hands-on experience with, Government Property Records systems (both databases and documentation records). Experience with implementing effective Government Property systems throughout a company that are imbedded in multiple functional areas within the business. First class communication skills (verbal and written) to represent the company professionally to both internal and external customers as well as for developing procedures, tutorials, presentations and training material. Solid skills in Microsoft Office programmes (Excel, PowerPoint and Project) in order to rapidly develop professional executive-level metrics (charts) of various types used in monitoring effectiveness throughout the Property Management organization and related sites. Solid analytical skills that promote identifying areas for improvement, best practices as well as the application and adaptation of regulations into streamlined, compliant business processes. Competencies   Adaptability Competencies   Analytical Skills Competencies   Communication Competencies   Customer Knowledge Competencies   Decision Making Competencies   Influencing Others Competencies   Property Control Typical Education/Experience   Previous experience within the MoD or familiarity with government regulations is essential. Must be educated to degree / Masters level or equivalent in a related subject Other Job related information   Important information regarding this requisition: This requisition is for an international, locally hired position in the UK. CANDIDATES MUST HAVE CURRENT LEGAL AUTHORIZATION TO WORK IN THE UNITED KINGDOM. BOEING WILL NOT ATTEMPT TO OBTAIN IMMIGRATION AND LABOR SPONSORSHIP FOR ANY APPLICANTS. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll. PLEASE NOTE: The successful candidate will be expected to undergo a SECURITY CHECK/CLEARANCE. *** Please note that depending on the specific position, you may be required to pass additional medical tests, credit checks, and/or other requirements. These additional items are required for the Company to comply with various laws and regulatory rules.*** Every job requisition has specific and unique requirements listed under 'Description', 'Competencies', and 'Education'. Applicants will increase their opportunities for consideration by demonstrating compatibility with these requirements in their resumes. The job specifications - including competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics), job-relevant work experience, education, and other requirements described in this requisition - will be the basis for applicant screening, including resume reviews, structured interviews and any other assessments used to support the hiring decision. All candidates considered for this position may be required to participate in a structured interview. The structured interview is a standardized method of evaluating candidates' job-related competencies to support an objective selection and promotion process. http://www.flightglobal.com/jobs/job/integrated-support-specialist-4-tanker-maintenance-ops-city-200633900.htmMon, 09 Nov 2009 16:20:33 +0000161704Position serves as a member of the KC-767 Maintenance Operations Integrated Fleet Support Team. This requires interfacing across the full spectrum of IPT's supporting the KC-767 to include Finance, ILS Planning and Management, Supply Chain, Logistics Engineering, Training, Scheduling, Program Managers, and Program Executives. Represent Maintenance Operation to the customers in Italy and Japan, at all levels from Air Staff, Wing, and Maintenance Organization including technicians performing touch labor. Primary Responsibilities: Scheduler maintaining detailed task schedules in both MS Project and CSPR, manage the schedule to anticipate schedule adjustments and recommend corrective action, coordinate changes to minimize cost and schedule variance. Coordinate internal training for Line maintenance personnel, Boeing Field Service Representatives (FSRs), Tanker Operations Controllers, and Quality Control personnel; Training System Coordinator assessing internal training needs and documenting requirements in Sustainment Information System (SIS) Training Management System (TMS); Training System Coordinator assessing external OJT maintenance training requirements for Customer maintenance personnel, planning, coordinating and reporting progress and completion military customer personnel; Training Courseware Developer / Instructor for Human Factors as related to maintenance personnel; Cost Account Manager (alternate) documenting performance, reviewing cost and schedule Earned Value Management (EVM) data, recommending corrective action, prepare cost schedule Estimates At Completion (EAC), communicate with IPT Finance Focal. Knowledge and experience with KC-767 maintenance training courseware a plus; Focal for MO Export Management insuring compliance with ITAR and Boeing proprietary requirements for exchanging information with Foreign Customers. Competencies General Decision Making Consistently recognizes a wide range of complex, specialized issues, problems, or opportunities in own work group, across the organization and with external customers; determines whether action is needed. Steadily identifies the need for and collects information to better understand issues, problems, and opportunities. Regularly integrates complex information from a wide variety of sources; detects complex trends, associations, and cause-effect relationships. Consistently creates relevant options for addressing problems/opportunities and achieving desired outcomes. Formulates clear decision criteria; evaluates options by considering implications and consequences; chooses an effective option. Consistently implements decisions or initiates action within a reasonable time. Regularly includes fellow project leads, employees across the organization, and external customers in the decision-making process as warranted to obtain good information, make the most appropriate decisions, and ensure buy-in and understanding of the resulting decisions. Information Monitoring Consistently determines which processes or areas within own work and throughout the organization need to be monitored; expertly identifies what information needs to be obtained; proactively establishes systems to monitor activities or outputs that are easy to use and that provide timely and pertinent information; effectively puts in place monitoring systems with minimal interruption for other organizational processes; collects and reviews data on a regular basis to determine progress, anticipate needs, and make necessary adjustments to personnel or processes within own work group, with other project leaders and throughout the organization. Planning And Organizing Identifies more critical and less critical activities and assignments; adjusts priorities when appropriate. Proactively determines project or assignment requirements by breaking them down into tasks and identifying types of equipment, materials, and people needed. Effectively allocates appropriate amounts of time for completing own work; avoids scheduling conflicts. Is an expert at taking advantage of available resources (individuals, processes, departments, and tools) to complete work efficiently; coordinates with internal and external partners. Uses time effectively and prevents irrelevant issues or distractions from interfering with work completion. Work Standards Consistently establishes expert criteria and/or work procedures to achieve a high level of quality, productivity, or service. Dedicates required time and energy to assignments or tasks to ensure that no aspect of the work is neglected; works to overcome obstacles to completing tasks or assignments. Accepts responsibility for outcomes (positive or negative) of one's work; admits mistakes and refocuses efforts when appropriate. Provides encouragement and support to others in accepting responsibility; does not accept others' denial of responsibility without questioning. Technical Interpret Engr Data Extensive, specialized knowledge of engineering data (e.g., blueprints, data sets, specifications, logic diagrams, electrical circuit schematics) to interpret, analyze, and develop data for support requirements. Logistics Support Extensive, specialized knowledge of integrated logistic support systems, processes, and applications. Subject matter expert for logistics support for the department and the organization. Operations & Maint Support Extensive knowledge of operations, environments, and maintenance support concepts. Quality Tech Documentation Possesses extensive, specialized knowledge and the ability to interpret and support development of policies, practices, processes, and procedures, i.e. ISO recourses including documentation, as they apply to technical documentation to ensure quality product delivery. Typical Education/Experience Bachelor's degree and related work experience, a Master's degree and related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Other Job related information Ability to Obtain Interim and/or Final Clearances (Post Start) - Candidate must be eligible to live and work in the 'U.S. The successful candidate should have direct heavy aircraft maintenance experience. Experience on Tankers or specifically the KC-767 Tankers is a plus. Candidate should have knowledge of Earned Value Management concepts; experience using the Integrated Master Scheduling (IMS). Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs including Project, Excel, and Word are a plus. The successful candidate should have a through understanding of Integrated Logistics Support, Configuration management, Engineering drawings, Maintenance Manuals, Human Factors in Maintenance, Export, Maintenance, Supply Support and Maintenance Documentation. *** Please note that depending on the specific position, you may be required to pass additional medical tests, credit checks, and/or other requirements. These additional items are required for the Company to comply with various laws and regulatory rules.*** Every job requisition has specific and unique requirements listed under 'Description', 'Competencies', and 'Education'. Applicants will increase their opportunities for consideration by demonstrating compatibility with these requirements in their resumes. The job specifications - including competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics), job-relevant work experience, education, and other requirements described in this requisition - will be the basis for applicant screening, including resume reviews, structured interviews and any other assessments used to support the hiring decision. All candidates considered for this position may be required to participate in a structured interview. The structured interview is a standardized method of evaluating candidates' job-related competencies to support an objective selection and promotion process. http://www.flightglobal.com/jobs/job/supply-chain-specialist-4-city-200633898.htmMon, 09 Nov 2009 16:18:04 +0000161671Position will work in an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment and will be responsible for leading and executing the logistics operations for several program initiatives, to include tanker operations, both international and domestic, Statement Of Work (SOW) development, proposal development, management of Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) operations, flight crew support, and Supply Chain Management (SCM) interface in support of the Italian Commercial Training Asset (767-200) aircraft and the KC-767 Italian Tanker aircraft. Primary Responsibilities: Integrate, manage and perform Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) and logistics engineering to ensure effective sustainment of military aircraft weapon system; Will author reports, statements of work (SOW) and logistics plans to document support concept, vendor relationships and impact the design interface, planning, program documentation and preparation of Economic trade studies; Develop Management presentations highlighting aircraft availability and costs of sustainment; Management of aircraft software systems and Navigation Data Bases. Develop Supplier Statements of Work as necessary to meet customer requirements; Respond to complex customer inquires and interface extensively with other functional organizations. Work with Logistics support team to resolve any technical issues that may surface; Interface with Boeing Commercial Aircraft (BCA) to provide monthly updates to Maintenance Publications, Flight Crew Operating Instructions and Navigational aids. Experience in military operations is a plus; Part research using engineering drawings. Maintenance manuals, SLIC and REDARS (Reference Engineering Data Automated Retrieval System); Heavy maintenance Liaison support, provide out plant Supplier support to include Management of work load / task progression, itemize tasks awaiting material, consolidate material estimated Ship dates and assess aircraft re-delivery schedule impact; Training facilitator to support delivery of on-the job-training (OJT) to the Italian Maintenance work force. Knowledge of Italian KC-767 maintenance courseware and Training Management System (TMS) are a plus; Directs activities and acts as logistics support expert for proposal activities; leads fact-finding and contract negotiations. Competencies General Communication Consistently clarifies purpose and importance; stresses major points; follows a logical sequence. Consistently keeps the audience thoroughly engaged through use of techniques such as analogies, illustrations, humor, an appealing style, body language, and voice inflection. Consistently frames even complex messages in line with audience experience, background, and expectations; uses terms, examples, and analogies that are meaningful to the audience. Consistently seeks input from audience; checks understanding; presents message in different ways to enhance understanding. Uses syntax, pace, volume, diction, and mechanics appropriate to the media being used; attends to both direct and indirect messages from others; correctly interprets messages and responds appropriately. Advises fellow project leads and other internal employees in effective communication techniques. Customer Focus Makes customers and their needs a primary focus of one's actions as a project team leader; develops and sustains productive customer relationships as they relate to project team leadership responsibilities; actively seeks information to understand customers' circumstances, problems, expectations, and needs; presents project level information to customers to build their understanding of issues and capabilities; considers how project level actions or plans will affect customers; responds quickly to meet customer needs and resolve problems; assists other project team leaders in implementing ways to monitor and evaluate customer concerns, issues, and satisfaction and to anticipate customer needs. Decision Making Consistently recognizes a wide range of complex, specialized issues, problems, or opportunities in own work group, across the organization and with external customers; determines whether action is needed. Steadily identifies the need for and collects information to better understand issues, problems, and opportunities. Regularly integrates complex information from a wide variety of sources; detects complex trends, associations, and cause-effect relationships. Consistently creates relevant options for addressing problems/opportunities and achieving desired outcomes. Formulates clear decision criteria; evaluates options by considering implications and consequences; chooses an effective option. Consistently implements decisions or initiates action within a reasonable time. Regularly includes fellow project leads, employees across the organization, and external customers in the decision-making process as warranted to obtain good information, make the most appropriate decisions, and ensure buy-in and understanding of the resulting decisions. Initiating Action Consistently takes immediate action when confronted with a problem or when made aware of a situation in own or other work area. Consistently implements new ideas or potential solutions without prompting; does not wait for others to take action or to request action. Consistently takes action that goes well beyond job requirements in order to achieve the objectives of the organization. Project Management Extensive experience in creating comprehensive multi-tiered project schedules for significant Business Unit projects; identifies time frames for key project milestones and ensure alignment of sub tier activities for overall project visibility, tracking and completion. Directs and manages very complex project schedules requiring interfacing with multi regional or international activities. Independently identifies project resource requirements, integrate and direct multi project elements into a single collective overall project plan. Collaborates with others on the most complex projects assigned. Ability to direct, delegate and ensure performance of assigned responsibilities and tasks as a project team leader in support of the overall large scale and complex projects. Identifies and resolves any issues and provide solutions and or recommendations to ensure the successful completion of the project. Technical Maintenance and Retrofit Extensive knowledge of repair, maintenance, and retrofit processes and practices (e.g., unplanned event system, technical orders, kitting, overhaul and depot support). Manufacturing Knowledge Extensive and specialized knowledge of aerospace product configuration, assembly, disassembly, re-assembly, testing, manufacturing capabilities, planning, systems, support equipment, and tooling to support unique, emergent, and routine requirements. Extensive ability to apply advanced manufacturing knowledge across organizations in support of supply chain management. Product Support Supply Chain Extensive knowledge of the unique aspects of inventory planning and control processes (e.g., Lot sizes, Work in Process [WIP], Inventory Burndown, modifications, out of production, Kanban, Just In Time [JIT], Kitting, Point of Use [POU], inventory turn rate) utilizing inventory systems, and data flows to support planned and unplanned requirement decisions. Statistical Concepts Extensive and specialized knowledge of statistical analysis concepts. Typical Education/Experience Bachelor's degree and related work experience, a Master's degree and related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Other Job related information Ability to Obtain Interim and/or Final Clearances (Post Start) - Candidate must be eligible to live and work in the U.S. Maintenance experience and Operational experience a Plus. Previous tanker instructor pilot with receiver operations experience a plus. Complete understanding of aircraft flight and maintenance manuals. Experience in MRO facility operations. Experience with Proposal (RFP, RFI) and SOW development. IBAP process training. Understanding of supply chain management. Experience with ITAR / Export related issues. Working knowledge of REDARS, ACT, MBF a plus. *** Please note that depending on the specific position, you may be required to pass additional medical tests, credit checks, and/or other requirements. These additional items are required for the Company to comply with various laws and regulatory rules.*** Every job requisition has specific and unique requirements listed under 'Description', 'Competencies', and 'Education'. Applicants will increase their opportunities for consideration by demonstrating compatibility with these requirements in their resumes. The job specifications - including competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics), job-relevant work experience, education, and other requirements described in this requisition - will be the basis for applicant screening, including resume reviews, structured interviews and any other assessments used to support the hiring decision. All candidates considered for this position may be required to participate in a structured interview. The structured interview is a standardized method of evaluating candidates' job-related competencies to support an objective selection and promotion process. http://www.flightglobal.com/jobs/job/armament-fitter-isle-of-anglesey-200575898.htmFri, 06 Nov 2009 10:11:58 +0000158607Our client is a leading Defence Services provider and they are looking to recruit an Armament Fitter to work at a base in Anglesey. You will need to be able to demonstrate a good working knowledge of ESA procedures and explosive regulations along with a good understanding of trade based Armament maintenance practices. You will also be required to demonstrate a good understanding of trade based aircraft publications. Also required is a good knowledge of quality, safety and environmental management systems along with R.A.F. engineering policy documentation. You will need to have the ability to work under pressure and be able to achieve task objectives and deadlines in a cost effective manner and be company focused. The role requires an enthusiastic and disciplined team player with the ability to work under own initiative when required. The successful candidate will be part of the team working on various aspects of armament within forward handling and forward rectifications.