Senior Maintenance SME – Short Tucano

Valkyrie Aero
is seeking a
Senior Aircraft Maintenance Subject Matter Expert (SME)with extensive, hands-on experience maintaining the
Short Tucano (A-27)airframe.

This is an international contract position ideal for an experienced, self-motivated engineer—
preferably former Royal Air Force (RAF)—capable of providing high-level technical guidance, troubleshooting, and fleet readiness support on-site globally.

• Technical Guidance:Provide deep-tier maintenance expertise and airworthiness troubleshooting for the Short Tucano platform.
• Fleet Readiness:Assess aircraft condition and manage maintenance planning, inspections, and tooling/parts logistics.
• Documentation & Procedures:Advise on complex maintenance procedures, technical publications, and engineering documentation.
• Team Coordination:Liaise directly with maintenance personnel, field engineers, and project leadership to ensure seamless operations.
• Global Support:Travel internationally to support dynamic field project requirements as needed.

• Tucano Expertise:Extensive hands‑on maintenance experience specifically on the
  Short Tucano / Tucano T1
  airframe.
• Military Background:Prior
  Royal Air Force (RAF)service is highly preferred (Experience as a
  Chief Technician, Flight Sergeant
  , or Senior Mechanical/Avionics trade group is a major plus).
• Industry Standards:Strong working knowledge of military aircraft maintenance procedures, airworthiness standards, and technical publications.
• Operational Autonomy:Proven ability to work independently in austere or remote field environments with international project teams.
• Travel Flexibility:Valid passport and full willingness/ability to travel internationally for field assignments.

• Highly competitive contract compensation tailored to senior‑level expertise.
• All international travel, lodging, and logistical support fully covered.
• The opportunity to support unique, high‑impact tactical aviation platforms.