Aircraft Mechanical Supervisor (Hawk Programme - RAF Valley)

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

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

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 [email removed] or apply directly!