An SC cleared Administrator is required for a contract until 30/9/2027. This role is fully on site, has some shift patterns and requires a clean drivers licence. It is inside IR35 so you will need to work via an FCSA accredited umbrella company.


Job Purpose
Support A400M maintenance by capturing and transferring maintenance information into the Maintenance Data System (MDS) generated by Part 145 during missions. This includes the period before aircraft departure until its return to the base, with weekly reports produced and sent to Part 145 to ensure all maintenance activities meet airworthiness standards.

Key Responsibilities
*Enter retrospective data on MDS, including:
*Closing work orders
*Entering SRPs date and time as signed off by engineers
*Creating and closing logbook entries
*Opening ADFs and/or OOPs
*Inputting flight ground test data
*Deferring logbook entry work orders
*Introducing servicing reports into MDS system
*Performing equipment transactions
*Send weekly reports to Part 145 with the maintenance plan
*Report and escalate any system issues to relevant individuals
*General administration tasks
*Support essential maintenance activities for live flight events, including on-call responsibilities during evenings, weekends, and bank holidays, in a 24/7 rolling rota.

Essential Skills and Qualifications
*Proficient in Microsoft Office
*Methodical attention to detail
*Teamwork skills
*Ability to work under pressure
*Quick learner
*Administrative/technical background desirable
*Must hold a driving license
*Good report writing skills

Desirable Skills and Qualifications:

*Experience with MDS
*Aircraft maintenance experience, including Part 145 and Part M, is advantageous
*Experience with information or data management software tools

Training Provided
*Comprehensive training will be provided on the use of the Maintenance Data System (MDS)
*On-the-job training and shadowing experienced team members
*Supportive environment to help new employees quickly adapt to their roles and responsibilities


Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.

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