Database Administrator

Anticipated Contract End Date/Length: 2 years
Work set up: On-site 5 days a week, including weekends, evenings, and bank holidays. Brize Norton (must live within 45 minutes of the site)

Our client in the global professional services industry is looking for a dedicated Database Administrator to support A400M aircraft maintenance operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for capturing and transferring maintenance data into the Maintenance Data System (MDS), as generated by Part 145 during missions. This process spans from pre-departure to post-return of the aircraft. Weekly reports will be compiled and sent to Part 145 to ensure all maintenance activities comply with airworthiness standards.

What you will do:

• 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.
   

• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Methodical attention to detail.
• Teamwork skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Quick learner.
• Administrative/technical background desirable.
• Security Clearance or eligibility required.
• Must hold a driving license.
• Good report writing skills.
• Experience with MDS.
• Aircraft maintenance experience, including Part 145 and Part M, is advantageous.
• Experience with information or data management software tools.
• Comprehensive training provided on the use of the Maintenance Data System (MDS), including on-the-job training and shadowing experienced team members in a supportive environment.

Candidates must be legally authorized to live and work in the country the position is based in, without requiring sponsorship.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. Please note only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

HelloKindred is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.