At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise aircraft maintenance and lead a skilled team in a military aviation environment.
- Company: Join Morson Edge, a respected name in defence aviation.
- Benefits: Enjoy a four-day work week, competitive salary, and strong work-life balance.
- Other info: Work in a unique coastal setting at RAF Valley with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on military aviation while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Hands-on aircraft engineering experience and strong leadership abilities required.
The predicted salary is between 40057 - 48959 £ per year.
Morson Edge is supporting the recruitment of an Aircraft Mechanical Supervisor to join a military aviation team supporting Hawk aircraft depth maintenance 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 defence aviation programme. Working within a structured maintenance environment, you will support aircraft availability, technical standards, and team performance while developing your supervisory and leadership capabilities.
Why Apply?
- Permanent position supporting Hawk aircraft within a military aviation environment
- Four-day working week with long weekends every week
- Opportunity to supervise and lead aircraft maintenance activities
- Support the RAF's fast jet training programme
- Develop both technical and leadership experience
- Work within a respected and safety-critical aviation environment
- Support operational aircraft maintenance at RAF Valley
Shift Pattern
- Monday – Wednesday: 07:00 – 17:00
- Thursday: 07:00 – 16:30
Enjoy a structured four-day working week, providing a long weekend every week and a strong work-life balance.
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
Essential Skills & Experience
- Previous hands-on aircraft engineering or mechanical maintenance experience
- Strong engineering knowledge and fault diagnostic capability
- Experience working within safety-critical or regulated maintenance environments
- Ability to lead, influence, and support maintenance personnel
- Strong communication, organisational, and time management skills
- Commitment to high standards of safety, quality, and professional conduct
- Eligible to obtain and maintain BPSS and SC Security Clearance
Qualifications
- Completion of a recognised Engineering Apprenticeship, ideally 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
Located on the Isle of Anglesey, RAF 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 environment. Structured engineering team supporting operational aircraft maintenance activities. Strong engineering culture with ongoing development opportunities. Excellent opportunity to develop supervisory and technical leadership experience within a highly respected aviation programme.
Key Information
- Location: RAF Valley, Isle of Anglesey
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Aircraft: Hawk
- Environment: Military Aviation / Aircraft Depth Maintenance
- Security Clearance: BPSS and SC eligibility required
Ready for Your Next Step?
This is a fantastic 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 step into leadership or an existing supervisor looking for a new challenge within military aviation, we'd be interested in hearing from you. If you are interested, please send a CV to or apply directly!
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