Safety Equipment Supervisor

Survival Equipment Supervisor

Location: Leuchars Station, Fife
Position: Permanent | Part Time (20 Hours per Week)
Salary: £31,079.65 Pro Rata + Benefits

Overview

A specialist trade. A leadership opportunity. A role where every detail matters.

Morson Edge is supporting the recruitment of a Survival Equipment Supervisor to support military aviation operations at Leuchars Station, Fife.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Survival Equipment professional to take the next step into a leadership role, overseeing the maintenance, repair, and issue of critical aircrew survival equipment. Working within a highly regulated military aviation environment, you’ll help ensure aircraft are fully supported and aircrew are equipped safely and efficiently for every task.

Whether you’re already supervising or looking to progress from a hands-on Survival Equipment role, this position offers the opportunity to mentor others while remaining closely involved in day-to-day operations.

The Role

Reporting to the Site Operations Manager, you will lead the delivery of Survival Equipment maintenance activities, ensuring all work is completed safely, compliantly, and to the highest engineering standards.

You will oversee the maintenance, repair, fitting, and issue of RAF and company-owned Survival Equipment and Aircrew Assemblies, while supporting investigations, aircraft operations, and the ongoing development of the wider team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the maintenance, repair, inspection, and fitting of Survival Equipment and Aircrew Assemblies

• Supervise day-to-day workshop activities and support operational priorities

• Ensure all Survival Equipment is issued and fitted in accordance with customer requirements

• Support Survival Equipment investigations and technical queries

• Assist with aircraft ground movements and flight line operations when required

• Mentor and develop new members of the team

• Maintain compliance with aviation quality, safety, and regulatory procedures

• Build strong working relationships with RAF personnel and internal stakeholders

• Promote safe working practices and continuous improvement

Requirements

Essential Experience

• Previous experience within an Aircraft Survival Equipment or Safety Equipment environment

• Experience mentoring, coaching, or supporting colleagues

• Strong understanding of maintenance standards and safety procedures

• Ability to work effectively within a regulated aviation environment

• Good communication and organisational skills

Previous supervisory experience is welcomed but not essential.

Qualifications

• RAF Safety Equipment Course

• AV-MED qualification or equivalent recognised training

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be eligible to obtain and maintain Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) Security Clearance.

Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance

• Matched pension scheme with life assurance

• Digital GP, annual health checks, and wellbeing support

• Professional fee reimbursement

• Employee discounts and shopping savings portal

• Holiday Trading Scheme

• Paid volunteering day through the Be Kind Day initiative

• Additional paid leave for Reservists

• Long-term career development within a major UK defence organisation

The Setting

• Leuchars Station, Fife

• Permanent part-time position

• 20 hours per week

• Military aviation environment

• Leadership opportunity within a specialist engineering discipline

• Excellent work-life balance with comprehensive employee benefits

A specialist skill.

A leadership opportunity.

A role supporting those who fly.

If you have a background in Aircraft Survival Equipment or RAF Safety Equipment and are looking for a rewarding part-time opportunity within military aviation, we’d like to hear from you.