supervision Flashcards
what are the 1st signatory responsibilites
- The task was completed IAW any TI’s and any additional instructions by the task supervisor
- installed replacement components have been physically checked that they are the correct item ID in the relevant Parts Catalogue/Technical Instruction, to the correct mod state. Replacement consumable items similarly checked, ensuring reused items stored separately are the same item that was removed
- A loose article check has been carried out
- All detachable panels and access doors removed or opened during maintenance task have been closed or refitted.
- Tool control procedures have been carried out
2nd Signature Responsibilities
The Tradesman tasked:
- Is authorized and competent to do the job.
- Has been adequately briefed (including the need for stage checks or functional tests).
- Has access to the correct tools, equipment, TI to the correct amendment state and instructions necessary to complete the task, including information taken from an IT system, when the Tradesman cannot access the IT system at the required level.
- The work has been completed, to their satisfaction, in accordance with all relevant TI.
- The entries detailing the work carried out on the maintenance documentation are explicit, complete and legible and, where applicable, quote the TI reference and amendment state.
- Any associated stage checks and functional tests have been correctly documented and, if required, correctly transferred to an associated maintenance document.
- Any requirement for independent inspections has been identified and correctly documented.
Additional Responsibilities of a Supervisor
Before work is undertaken on aircraft/system/equipment the Supervisor should ensure that:
- They inform their Watch CPO if they consider themselves or any individual involved unable to complete an operation in accordance with the relevant TI, orders and instructions.
- They inform their Watch CPO if they consider themselves or any individual involved unable to complete an operation due to human factors (eg illness, fatigue, environmental conditions).
- All personnel involved, have read and understood all TI, orders and instructions necessary to complete the task.
- All personnel involved are aware of safety precautions, including precautions against personal injury. Where any work is to be conducted outside a normal environment, or necessitates the use of non standard equipment or procedures, the Supervisor is to conduct an assessment of any additional risk prior to commencing work.
- The Tradesman has been given sufficient time carry out the work in accordance with the correct procedures.
Additional Responsibilities of a Supervisor
Whilst work is underway on aircraft/systems/equipment the Supervisor should ensure that:
- They maintain sufficient oversight of the tasks being conducted to ensure that each task is completed to their satisfaction, and that their Tradesmen meet their responsibilities in accordance with this NAO.
- The Tradesman carries out tool control
- The Tradesman’s work is examined at regular intervals by the Supervisor and, when appropriate, during Stage Checks by the Independent Inspector.
- Work is completed satisfactorily in accordance with all relevant TIs and documentation.
- Where relevant TI is deemed to be incorrect or ambiguous consider raising a MOD Form 765 Unsatisfactory Feature Report in accordance with MRP RA 4810(3).
- Any components that have been removed have been protected and packaged, in correct stowages where appropriate, so that damage will not be sustained during transfer to the next line of servicing.
- Any components have been installed have been checked in accordance with NAO 4809(1).
- All conditioning labels for removed components have been correctly completed and secured to the components.
- Unscheduled stoppages during the progress of maintenance work are kept to a minimum.
- When maintenance work is stopped for any reason or handed over to other maintenance personnel, proper precautions are taken to ensure that no part of the job is overlooked and that all work done is signed for by the personnel that completed the work.
Additional Responsibilities of a Supervisor
After work has been undertaken on an aircraft/system/equipment the Supervisor should ensure that:
- The Tradesman has conducted a loose article search for articles that could have been left on the aircraft inadvertently.
- If required, an entry has been called up to recalculate the weight, moment and CofG of the aircraft.
- Components have been correctly assembled, secured and locked, and sealed against foreign matter where appropriate.
- Protective finishes have been restored and supplementary protective measures have been applied; where they are absent, damaged or cannot be re-applied they should record it in the MOD
Form 704A in accordance with the MF799/3. - All maintenance documentation (MOD Form 700C and Engineering Through Life Support (ETLS) System (eg GOLDesp)) is correct and clearly and accurately details all work that has been carried out in accordance with the MRP RA 4300, the MOD Form 799 Series and JAP(D) 100A-0409.
2 instances when a 3rd signature is required?
- When a maintenance task has been completed and the associated documentation must be coordinated.
- When certifying in the MOD Form 700C, or the authorized electronic equivalent, that an aircraft is ready for flight.
3rd signature responsibilities?
- The documented work and any associated stage checks, independent inspections and functional tests have been correctly certified and, if required, transferred to another maintenance document.
- All documentation for the task is present and correct.
- The MWO has been correctly co-ordinated prior to closing the relevant Aircraft Maintenance Log (AML) entry.
- The relevant Logistic Information System(s) (LIS) have been updated Certify that an aircraft is ready for flight MAM-P E
Who can authorize personnel on squadron?
Level J (AEO)
according to Brd767
What are the different auth levels?
A Maintenance that requires 100% supervision
B 1st sig, tradesmen
C 2nd sig supervisor
D Maintenance where one individual can complete 1st and 2nd signature
E Maintenance and functions that are more complex or critical than those identified
against level C
F Authorize or define the extent of maintenance
G Determine and authorize maintenance which carries an increased element of risk
H Determine and authorize maintenance which carries a significant element of risk
J Authorize individuals within their unit to carry out level A-H maintenance.
K Commander AE (Milcam) - Authorises level J
How are auths recorded and how would you check personnel are authorised to carry out a task?
- STARS - Defence Squadron Training & Achievement Recording System
- Each Flt SMR has authorisation pack with hard copy of STARS print out
- Ad-quals may also be shown against watch bill and as a JPA competency
- Auths Log kept by PO in the auths office
Self supervised maintenance
Some selected maintenance activities are highlighted as self supervised, allowing individuals with sufficient experience, skill level and authorisation to carry out both 1st and 2nd signature responsibilities for the selected task. The type airworthiness authority (TAA) must identify the maintenance activities that are not suitable for self supervision and promulgate these in the relevant topic 2 (N/A/R) or topic 5A1. The person delegating the task must confirm that the task is eligible for self supervision iaw the topic 2(NAR) or Topic 5A1. a suitably competent self supervisor must also be used for the task.
What is elementary self supervision and what is ESS auth level?
ESS auth D
allows application of 1 st and 2nd sig responsibiities for those that dont have the experience or training, usually done on task that are repetitive in nature
flight servicing is an ESS task
What level of supervision is an LAET authorised to carry out as a Stage 1 – 3?
Stage 1 – Employed to carry out the duties of the 1st Sig and should additionally be
employed to supervise non-aircraft trade activities.
Stage 2 – Supervisor under training. Post Board will be authorised as 2nd Sig, specific tasks where authorised to sign 2nd sig. These are simple, repetitive in nature, and procedural and do not involve complex tasks including tasks that involve disturbing control systems.
Stage 3 – Employed as a supervisor for maintenance / servicing work where a clearly defined process exists. They are not to be used as trade experts and should not being employed in areas where there is a requirement for detailed system knowledge or an ability to act autonomously or diagnose complex faults. Can diagnose faults using defined fault diagnosis process in Aircraft Document Set only.
What does the Flight Servicing Coordinator signature certify?
- An entry has been raised in the Aircraft Maintenance Log (MOD F707A) for each fault found during the flight servicing.
- The flight servicing has been completed satisfactorily.
- The appropriate columns have been completed in the Supplementary Flight Servicing Certificate (MOD F705(SSC)).
- If applicable, flight servicing details have been updated in the appropriate Information System (IS).
- The recorded fuel state meets the figure requested for the next planned sortie.
- The flying hours and component running hours recorded in the flying log and/or equipment-running log have been calculated correctly from the previous sortie details and the totals prior to that sortie.
- A careful check of oil state figures has been made, paying particular attention to the amount put in.
