BAE Systems Strategic Aerospace Services WLL | Full time
Date Opened 23/09/2026 Job Type Full time City Dukhan Country Qatar Postal Code Job Description
The Rectification Controller reports to the Forward Maintenance Manager and is a skilled maintenance technician undertaking a range reporting tasks prioritizing and allocating manpower. At this level, the post holder requires an excellent understanding of the Typhoon aircraft systems and reporting processes.
The post holder will be responsible for accurate maintenance and updating of ESS State Board progressing estimates and forecasts of aircraft recovery times. Briefing the Part M organization on the state of the Typhoon fleet and the recovery actions.
Core Activity Provide effective leadership and supervision to team members under your direct supervision
Ensuring that all maintenance activities are appropriately recorded and airworthiness records are maintained on relevant systems
Perform Rectifications Control tasking:
- Accurate maintenance and updating of ESS State Board progressing estimates and forecasts of aircraft recovery times
- Briefing squadron authorised pilot regarding aircraft limitations
Undertake and complete tasked maintenance & diagnostic activities on an aircraft or components which may include, as appropriate , aircraft ground handling, flight servicing, aircraft role changes, component removals, inspections, repairs, modifications, fault rectifications, replacements and/or functional/system test
Supervise team to ensure that maintenance is undertaken to schedule and highlight any issues, elevate as required. Report on any impact to the wider programme
Demonstrate a flexible and proactive attitude to carrying out responsibilities appropriate to the role and takes direction appropriately
Ensure staff are sufficiently competent and approved for the maintenance tasks allocated to them
Maintain personal & teams task authorisation for working on aircraft or components in accordance with regulatory requirements
Responsible for meeting agreed delivery targets in the short to medium term through the supervision of others
Undertake support tasks within the aircraft or component maintenance facility which are required to maintain compliance with the MOE
Provide guidance and leadership to the team. Develop team members using formal assessment processes. Demonstrate sound and comprehensive communication and people management skills in order to exchange complicated information
Undertake fault evaluation and raise ad hoc work cards for ‘found faults’ during maintenance
Ability to scope and carry out independent and vital inspections
Meet agreed delivery targets at a tactical level through the effective supervision of personnel
Key Accountabilities Performance indicators – Ensure the effective management of regulatory activities by setting delivery targets, monitoring progress and developing performance improvement programmes. Prioritises activities within/across teams to maximise efficiency. Responsible for the assessment of escalated issues for any impact on continuing airworthiness and generating effective resolution, or sponsoring escalation to management, as appropriate
Procedure/standards – Comply with the regulatory framework, its associated procedures and standards and any other company procedures and standards, as applicable. Identify and propose changes, as required
Completion of activities – Ensure all Part 145 activities are appropriately documented and airworthiness records are maintained on relevant systems (IT / paper based). Ensure all Part 145 activities are performed by suitably qualified, experienced and authorised personnel. Ensure the integration of Part 145 activity within the business, including the engagement of key stakeholders at all stages of the process. Provide support and guidance to the team
Safety Management System - Promote the application of Human Factors, Error Management, Risk Management and Safety Assurance within the Part 145 team, together with the proactive analysis, mitigation and management of Hazards
Management System Assurance – Ensure Part 145 team activities are compliant with the Regulatory Governance and Assurance framework. Ensure Process Confirmations and independent assurance audits are supported by Part 145 personnel and integrated within/across teams. Manage the response to audit findings in a timely and appropriate manner and provide information into the relevant reviews. Generate and implement effective improvements within/across teams to overcome any non-compliance and monitor effectiveness
Statutory/Regulatory & Legislative requirements – Able to demonstrate an appropriate level of understanding and application of the relevant continuing airworthiness regulatory framework. Support the implementation of any regulatory driven changes into the maintenance activities. Ensure compliance with all other requirements, e.g. ITAR, Ea PW , ISO
Contractual Requirements – Comply with all applicable contractual requirements
Requirements Qualifications/Functional Knowledge Completion of an Engineering Apprenticeship (including a City & Guilds 2675 or 2661 or equivalent ), ideally in Aeronautical Engineering and / or a recognised Engineering Degree from either aeronautical, mechanical, electrical, electronic, avionic or other studies relevant to the maintenance and continuing airworthiness of aircraft Requires a minimum of 2 years working at Supervisor level prior to undertaking this role
On the Job Training Instructional Techniques
5 years practical experience applying aviation safety standards and operating practices. 2 years relevant work experience as an operator within the aircraft maintenance component environment. Demonstrating breadth of experience, currency & recency via a Log Book capturing skills, knowledge and authorities for working on Aircraft or in bays. 6 months experience on type (in the last two years). A comprehensive knowledge of Acceptable Means of Compliance. Management training Typhoon Avionic or Mechanical Trade ‘Q’ Course or equivalent
Human Factors- Standard Course Specification.
E&PW Awareness- Standard Course Specification.
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