At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise aircraft depth maintenance and diagnostic activities, ensuring compliance with procedures.
- Company: Morson Edge supports military aviation teams at RAF Valley, focusing on Hawk aircraft.
- Benefits: Enjoy a structured 4-day working week with long weekends every week.
- Other info: Located on the Isle of Anglesey, providing a unique coastal working environment.
- Why this job: This role offers the chance to develop technical and leadership experience in military aviation.
- Qualifications: Completion of a recognised Engineering Apprenticeship in Aeronautical Engineering is essential.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Morson Edge are supporting the recruitment for 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.
Shift Pattern:
- Monday – Wednesday: 07:00 – 17:00
- Thursday: 07:00 – 16:30
Enjoy a long weekend every week with a structured 4-day working pattern!
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 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 and strong IT competency
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's fast‑jet training programme
- Develop your technical and leadership experience
- Support operational aircraft maintenance at RAF Valley
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. Excellent opportunity to develop supervisory and technical leadership experience within a highly respected aviation programme.
Ready for Your Next Step?
This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled aviation professional looking to take the next step into a supervisory role within a dynamic and safety‑critical military aviation environment. If you're an experienced aircraft engineer ready to step into a supervisory position—or an existing supervisor looking for a new challenge within military aviation—we'd like to hear from you.
Aircraft Mechanical Supervisor (Hawk Programme employer: Morson Edge
Morson Edge is dedicated to supporting the RAF's fast-jet training programme at RAF Valley. Employees enjoy a permanent position with a structured 4-day work week, allowing for long weekends. The team focuses on high standards of safety and quality in a respected military aviation environment.
