At skeyes, you don't just do a job — you contribute to a vital mission: the safety of our airspace. We combine technological innovation with reliability and provide a professional environment where your expertise really makes a difference. As Head of our Specialised Radar Maintenance Cell, you will play a key role within a high-tech team and a closed domain.
As Head of the Specialised Radar Maintenance Cell, you will manage a team of technicians responsible for the maintenance and optimisation of our radar systems. You will ensure efficient organisation, support your team and contribute to technical improvements within a high-tech environment.
What does the Head of the Specialised Radar Maintenance Cell do at skeyes?
Team and process management:
* Plan and follow up on preventive maintenance on the basis of the maintenance programme;
* Promote actively motivation, cooperation and a strong team spirit;
* Supervise continuously the operation of the systems via monitoring data;
* Distribute efficiently tasks and on-call duties, with a focus on balance and safety;
* Ensure availability of personal protective equipment (PPE) for technicians;
* Follow up on and discuss training needs with the Supervisor to ensure the team's professional development;
* Support operational reporting for the department in collaboration with the Supervisor;
* If necessary, participate in corrective maintenance;
* Follow up on / coordinate a group of technicians for administrative / operational purposes.
Purchasing and stock management:
* Draw up and follow up on purchase files for spare parts;
* Contact suppliers, issue requests for quotes and conduct negotiations are part of daily operations;
* Monitor closely technical conformity, quality and delivery times of spare parts;
* Designate suppliers in consultation with the purchasing department;
* Follow up on and analyse deliveries, stock and invoicing;
* Update actively market and supplier knowledge to guarantee continuity.
System optimisation & new installations:
* Present and develop improvements to existing systems;
* Participate in projects involving new systems in collaboration with the CNS/ATM/MET Project Manager;
* Help preparing and implementing new installations with a focus on quality and efficiency.
* Engineering, Technical & IT
* Steenokkerzeel
Candidate profile
What would we ideally expect from our Head of the Specialised Radar Maintenance Cell at skeyes?
* you hold a Bachelor's degree in electronics or equivalent through experience;
* you have relevant experience in maintenance, preferably of radar or aviation systems;
* management or coordination experience is an asset;
* you have an understanding of maintenance planning, stock and purchasing management;
* you have a structured, communicative and solution-oriented attitude;
* you have decent knowledge of Dutch or French and excellent knowledge of English;
* you are willing to participate in on-call duties;
* you are not afraid of heights;
* you are in possession of a category B driving licence.