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Morson Edge Verified
Isle of Anglesey, Wales, United Kingdom
Aircraft Maintenance Engineers
Aircraft Mechanical Supervisor
Location: RAF Valley, Isle of Anglesey
Position: Permanent
Salary: £34,703.20 + £3,978 shift allowance
Reference: SF66158
Overview
Morson Edge is supporting a leading defence aviation organisation in the recruitment of a Aircraft Mechanical Supervisor to support Hawk aircraft rectification and maintenance operations at RAF Valley.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced aircraft engineer or supervisor looking to combine hands-on engineering with leadership responsibility within a highly respected military aviation programme. You'll play a key role in supporting aircraft availability, maintaining technical standards, and leading maintenance activities within a safety-critical environment.
Why Apply?
- Permanent position supporting Hawk aircraft within a military aviation environment
- 4-day working week
- Opportunity to supervise and lead aircraft maintenance activities
- Support the RAF fast jet training programme
- Develop both technical and leadership experience
- Work within an operational aircraft maintenance environment at RAF Valley
Shift Pattern
- 36 hours per week
- Monday to Friday
- 06:00 – 13:45
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake and supervise aircraft depth maintenance and diagnostic activities
- Carry out inspections, repairs, modifications, and system testing
- Analyse and diagnose faults on aircraft systems and components
- Support maintenance delivery against operational and programme requirements
- Provide technical leadership and support to maintenance technicians
- Promote best practice and a proactive maintenance culture within the team
- Carry out compliance-related support activities, including tooling control and oversight checks
- Ensure all maintenance activities comply with approved procedures and Maintenance Organisation Exposition (MOE) requirements
- Maintain high standards of workmanship, safety, and regulatory compliance
- Support aircraft availability and operational readiness targets
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Essential Skills & Experience
- Previous supervisory or leadership experience within an aircraft maintenance environment
- Fully qualified technician with relevant maintenance authorities and certifications
- Strong aircraft maintenance and fault diagnostic capability
- Broad aviation maintenance experience supported by current and recent logbook evidence
- Good understanding of aviation safety standards and safe systems of work
- Experience working within a safety-critical operational environment
- Strong communication and team leadership skills
- Eligible to obtain and maintain BPSS and Security Clearance
Qualifications
- Completion of a recognised Engineering Apprenticeship, ideally in Aeronautical Engineering or military equivalent
- City & Guilds 2675 Aeronautical Engineering & Maintenance or NVQ Level 3 in an Aeronautical discipline
- Aircraft platform training relevant to the fleet
- Trade Principles training
- Good IT competency
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Working Environment
RAF Valley offers the opportunity to work in a unique coastal location while supporting one of the UK's most important military aviation programmes.
- Military aviation and aircraft depth maintenance environment
- Structured engineering team supporting operational aircraft maintenance activities
- Strong engineering culture with ongoing development opportunities
- Opportunity to develop supervisory and technical leadership experience within a respected defence aviation programme
Key Information
- Role: Senior Aircraft Mechanical Supervisor
- Location: RAF Valley, Isle of Anglesey
- Salary: £37,271.74
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Hours: 36-hour working week
- Aircraft: Hawk
- Environment: Military Aviation / Heavy Rectification
- Security Clearance: BPSS and SC eligibility required
Ready for Your Next Step?
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled aviation professional looking to progress into a supervisory role within a dynamic and safety-critical military aviation environment.
Whether you're an experienced aircraft engineer ready to take the next step or an established supervisor seeking a new challenge, we'd be interested in discussing the opportunity with you.
If you are interested, please send a CV to or apply directly!
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