Senior Aircraft Mechanical Supervisor

Senior Aircraft Mechanical Supervisor Location: RAF Valley, Isle of Anglesey Position: Permanent Salary: £37,271.74 + £3,978 shift allowance Reference: SF73192OverviewMorson 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 operationsWell-established military aviation engineering environmentStrong team culture and operational focusCoastal location offering excellent work-life balanceStable programme supporting ongoing aircraft operations36-hour early shift pattern
Key Responsibilities
Lead and supervise mechanical maintenance activities on aircraft and aircraft componentsAllocate and oversee maintenance tasks within approved authorisation levelsEnsure all maintenance activities are completed in accordance with approved procedures and airworthiness requirementsCarry out and supervise inspections, repairs, modifications, and component replacementsSupport fault diagnosis and rectification activitiesMonitor maintenance progress against programme requirements and operational prioritiesProvide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers and techniciansEnsure compliance with aviation safety, quality, and regulatory standardsMaintain accurate maintenance documentation and recordsPromote a safe, efficient, and professional working environment
Requirements
Previous experience supervising aircraft mechanical maintenance activitiesStrong aircraft maintenance and fault-finding experienceProven leadership capability within a regulated aviation environmentGood understanding of aviation safety, quality, and airworthiness requirementsExperience working within military aviation, fast jet, or comparable operational aircraft environmentsEvidence of maintenance currency and recency through logbook recordsAbility to work effectively within a safety-critical engineering environment
Qualifications
Completed engineering apprenticeship (Aeronautical or military equivalent preferred)City & Guilds 2675 or 2661 in Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance, or equivalent recognised qualificationAdditional aircraft type training or military aviation qualifications advantageous
Key Information
Role: Senior Aircraft Mechanical SupervisorLocation: RAF Valley, Isle of AngleseySalary: £37,271.74Hours: 36-hour early shift patternContract Type: PermanentAircraft: HawkEnvironment: Military / Fast Jet AviationSecurity 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 [email removed] or apply directly!