Aircraft Mechanical Supervisor (Hawk Programme - RAF Valley)

Aircraft Mechanical Supervisor (Hawk Programme)

Location: RAF Valley, Isle of Anglesey

Position: Permanent

Salary: £36,304.44 per annum

Reference: SF71695

Overview

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 [email protected] or apply directly!