Head of the Specialised Radar Maintenance Cell
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.
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.