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 or apply directly
Salary description
£36304.00 - £36304.00 per year