Aircraft Mechanical Technician - RAF Valley

Mechanical Technician – Aircraft Depth MaintenanceLocation: RAF Valley, Isle of Anglesey Position: Permanent Salary: £33,028.88 per annum Hours: 37.5 hours per week Reference: SF73599OverviewMorson Edge is supporting a leading defence aviation organisation in the recruitment of an Aircraft Mechanical Technician to join a highly skilled aircraft maintenance team supporting Hawk aircraft operations at RAF Valley.Supporting aircraft depth maintenance activities, this role offers the opportunity to develop your engineering skills within a structured, safety-critical environment where quality, teamwork, and technical excellence are at the heart of everything you do.With a permanent position, a structured four-day working week, and the opportunity to support the UK's military pilot training programme, this role offers a combination of career development, stability, and work-life balance that is increasingly difficult to find elsewhere in the aviation sector.Why RAF Valley?
Permanent opportunity within a military aviation environmentFour-day working week with long weekends every weekSupport Hawk aircraft within the UK's fast jet training programmeGain hands-on experience within a respected military aviation environmentJoin a highly skilled and supportive engineering teamDevelop technical expertise across aircraft maintenance and fault diagnosisWork in a unique coastal location offering an excellent work-life balance
For many engineers, RAF Valley offers something increasingly difficult to find — meaningful aviation work combined with a lifestyle that's hard to match elsewhere in the UK.Working Pattern
Monday – Wednesday: 07:00 – 17:00Thursday: 07:00 – 16:3037.5 hours per week
Enjoy a structured four-day working week, providing a long weekend every week and a better work-life balance than many comparable aviation maintenance environments.Key Responsibilities
Diagnose and rectify faults on aircraft systems, components, and assembliesCarry out depth maintenance, inspections, repairs, and modification activitiesPerform functional and system testing in accordance with approved proceduresWork to approved maintenance documentation and technical dataEnsure compliance with tooling, calibration, and test equipment control proceduresSupport maintenance delivery in line with operational and programme requirementsEscalate technical or maintenance issues where appropriateMaintain high standards of safety, workmanship, and regulatory complianceCollaborate effectively within a multi-disciplined aircraft maintenance team
Requirements
Previous practical engineering or aircraft maintenance experienceStrong teamwork and communication skillsAbility to work effectively within a regulated and safety-critical environmentConfidence using Microsoft systems for maintenance reporting and record managementExcellent attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanshipProactive and safety-focused approach to maintenance activities
Qualifications
Completion of an Engineering Apprenticeship, ideally within Aeronautical Engineering or a military equivalentCity & Guilds 2675 in Aeronautical Engineering & Maintenance, or NVQ Level 3 in a related aeronautical disciplineRelevant hands-on experience within an engineering or aircraft maintenance environment is advantageous
Security Requirements
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain BPSS and Security Clearance
Working EnvironmentRAF Valley offers the opportunity to work in a unique coastal setting while supporting one of the UK's most important military aviation programmes.
Military aviation and aircraft depth maintenance environmentStructured engineering team supporting operational aircraft maintenance activitiesStrong engineering culture with ongoing development opportunitiesOpportunity to develop technical expertise within a respected defence aviation programme
Key Information
Role: Mechanical Technician – Aircraft Depth MaintenanceLocation: RAF Valley, Isle of AngleseySalary: £33,028.88 per annumContract Type: PermanentHours: 37.5 hours per weekAircraft: HawkEnvironment: Military Aviation / Depth MaintenanceSecurity Clearance: BPSS and SC eligibility required
Ready for Your Next Move?If you're looking to develop your aircraft maintenance career within a respected military aviation environment, this is an excellent opportunity to join a professional engineering team supporting operational aircraft activity at RAF Valley.If you are interested, please send a CV to [email removed] or apply directly!