Senior Aircraft Mechanical Supervisor

Overview

Morson Edge is looking for a Senior Aircraft Mechanical Supervisor.

Location:

RAF Valley, Isle of Anglesey. Position:
Permanent. Salary: £37,271.74. Role . This is a hands‑on supervisory role within a structured military aviation environment, leading mechanical maintenance activities while supporting aircraft availability, technical standards, and team performance.

Home of UK fast jet pilot training operations. Strong reputation within military aviation engineering circles. Coastal location with beaches, outdoor lifestyle, and less congested living. Well‑established service community onsite. Stable operational environment supporting ongoing aircraft activity. 36‑hour early shift pattern offering better work‑life balance than many comparable aviation roles.

• Lead and supervise mechanical maintenance activities on aircraft and aircraft components
• Delegate tasks and authorise maintenance activities within defined trade boundaries
• Ensure airworthiness standards and approved maintenance procedures are maintained
• Carry out and oversee fault diagnosis, inspections, repairs, and component replacement
• Monitor maintenance delivery against programme requirements
• Provide technical guidance and leadership to the wider team
• Ensure compliance with approved technical information and safety procedures
• Maintain aviation quality, safety, and regulatory standards
• Support a safe and efficient fast jet maintenance environment

• Previous experience supervising mechanical aircraft maintenance activities
• Strong technical competence in aircraft maintenance and fault diagnosis
• Proven leadership experience within a regulated aviation environment
• Good understanding of aviation safety and quality procedures
• Evidence of maintenance currency and recency through logbook records
• Comfortable working within a safety‑critical operational setting

• Engineering apprenticeship (Aeronautical or military equivalent preferred)
• City & Guilds 2675 / 2661 in Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance, or equivalent recognised qualification

• Permanent opportunity
• 36‑hour early shift pattern
• Fast Jet / Military Aviation Maintenance environment
• BPSS clearance eligibility required