Senior Aircraft Mechanical Supervisor

Description

Senior Aircraft Mechanical Supervisor

Location: RAF Valley, Isle of Anglesey

Position: Permanent

Salary: £37,271.74 + £3,978 shift allowance

Reference: SF73192

Overview

Morson Edge is supporting a leading aerospace and defence organisation in the recruitment of a Senior Aircraft Mechanical Supervisor to support Hawk fast jet aircraft maintenance operations at RAF Valley.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced aircraft mechanical engineer looking to step into a leadership position within a highly respected military aviation environment. You'll play a key role in supervising maintenance activities, supporting aircraft availability, and ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and airworthiness are maintained.

Based on the Isle of Anglesey, RAF Valley offers the chance to work within an operational fast jet environment while enjoying a unique coastal lifestyle and strong engineering community.

Why RAF Valley?

Home of UK fast jet pilot training operations

Well-established military aviation engineering environment

Strong team culture and operational focus

Coastal location offering excellent work-life balance

Stable programme supporting ongoing aircraft operations

36-hour early shift pattern

Key Responsibilities

Lead and supervise mechanical maintenance activities on aircraft and aircraft components

Allocate and oversee maintenance tasks within approved authorisation levels

Ensure all maintenance activities are completed in accordance with approved procedures and airworthiness requirements

Carry out and supervise inspections, repairs, modifications, and component replacements

Support fault diagnosis and rectification activities

Monitor maintenance progress against programme requirements and operational priorities

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers and technicians

Ensure compliance with aviation safety, quality, and regulatory standards

Maintain accurate maintenance documentation and records

Promote a safe, efficient, and professional working environment

Requirements

Previous experience supervising aircraft mechanical maintenance activities

Strong aircraft maintenance and fault-finding experience

Proven leadership capability within a regulated aviation environment

Good understanding of aviation safety, quality, and airworthiness requirements

Experience working within military aviation, fast jet, or comparable operational aircraft environments

Evidence of maintenance currency and recency through logbook records

Ability to work effectively within a safety-critical engineering environment

Qualifications xjnqpsq

Completed engineering apprenticeship (Aeronautical or military equivalent preferred)

City & Guilds 2675 or 2661 in Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance, or equivalent recognised qualification

Additional aircraft type training or military aviation qualifications advantageous

Key Information

Role: Senior Aircraft Mechanical Supervisor

Location: RAF Valley, Isle of Anglesey

Salary: £37,271.74

Hours: 36-hour early shift pattern

Contract Type: Permanent

Aircraft: Hawk

Environment: Military / Fast Jet Aviation

Security Clearance: BPSS eligibility required

This is an opportunity to join a highly respected military aviation programme, combining leadership responsibility with hands-on aircraft maintenance in one of the UK's most unique operational environments.

If you are interested, please send a CV to or apply directly

Ad ID: 5418929013