Location: RAF Valley, Isle of Anglesey
Position: Permanent
Salary: £37,271.74 + £3,978 shift allowance
Reference: SF73192
Overview
Morson Edge is supporting a leading aerospace and defence organisation in the recruitment of a Senior Aircraft Mechanical Supervisor to support Hawk fast jet aircraft maintenance operations at RAF Valley.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced aircraft mechanical engineer looking to step into a leadership position within a highly respected military aviation environment. You'll play a key role in supervising maintenance activities, supporting aircraft availability, and ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and airworthiness are maintained.
Based on the Isle of Anglesey, RAF Valley offers the chance to work within an operational fast jet environment while enjoying a unique coastal lifestyle and strong engineering community.
Why RAF Valley?
Home of UK fast jet pilot training operations
Well-established military aviation engineering environment
Strong team culture and operational focus
Coastal location offering excellent work-life balance
Stable programme supporting ongoing aircraft operations
36-hour early shift pattern
Key Responsibilities
Lead and supervise mechanical maintenance activities on aircraft and aircraft components
Allocate and oversee maintenance tasks within approved authorisation levels
Ensure all maintenance activities are completed in accordance with approved procedures and airworthiness requirements
Carry out and supervise inspections, repairs, modifications, and component replacements
Support fault diagnosis and rectification activities
Monitor maintenance progress against programme requirements and operational priorities
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers and technicians
Ensure compliance with aviation safety, quality, and regulatory standards
Maintain accurate maintenance documentation and records
Promote a safe, efficient, and professional working environment
Requirements
Previous experience supervising aircraft mechanical maintenance activities
Strong aircraft maintenance and fault-finding experience
Proven leadership capability within a regulated aviation environment
Good understanding of aviation safety, quality, and airworthiness requirements
Experience working within military aviation, fast jet, or comparable operational aircraft environments
Evidence of maintenance currency and recency through logbook records
Ability to work effectively within a safety-critical engineering environment
Qualifications
Completed engineering apprenticeship (Aeronautical or military equivalent preferred)
City & Guilds 2675 or 2661 in Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance, or equivalent recognised qualification
Additional aircraft type training or military aviation qualifications advantageous
Key Information
Role: Senior Aircraft Mechanical Supervisor
Location: RAF Valley, Isle of Anglesey
Salary: £37,271.74
Hours: 36-hour early shift pattern
Contract Type: Permanent
Aircraft: Hawk
Environment: Military / Fast Jet Aviation
Security Clearance: BPSS eligibility required
This is an opportunity to join a highly respected military aviation programme, combining leadership responsibility with hands-on aircraft maintenance in one of the UK's most unique operational environments.
If you are interested, please send a CV to or apply directly
Salary description
£37271.00 - £37271.00 per year