Aircraft Maintenance Engineer; Avionics​/Electrical

RAF Leeming, North Yorkshire

Posted on: 20 February 2026

Military Registered Fast Jet Aircraft

RAF Leeming, North Yorkshire

Nature of Position: Full Time – Reporting to HHA’s Air Systems Maintenance Manager

Hawker Hunter Aviation Ltd (HHA) operates UK Military Registered fast jet aircraft under Military Aviation Authority (MAA) governance from RAF Leeming, North Yorkshire. The organisation holds approvals under DAOS, MAOS (MRP Part 145), CAMO and CFAOS and supports specialist defence Test & Evaluation and operational requirements within a controlled military airworthiness environment.

We are seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics / Electrical) with a Military Fast Jet background to join our MRP Part 145 maintenance organisation.

• Maintenance, servicing, testing and fault diagnosis of electrical, electronic, instrument and radio systems fitted to or removed from HHA’s fleet of Military Registered aircraft
• Generator and power distribution systems
• Pitot static systems
• Aircraft wiring and batteries
• Navigation and communication systems
• Indicating and recording systems
• Fire detection and prevention systems
• Embodiment of modifications
• Preparation and completion of controlled maintenance documentation
• Support to routine flight servicing activities as required

• Military Fast Jet background (applications particularly welcome from former RAF or OEM maintainers)
• Completed MOD Phase 2 Technical Training or equivalent
• Recent experience maintaining military aircraft within an operational or depth maintenance environment
• Strong aircraft and aviation fault-finding capability, specialising in avionics and electrical systems
• Proficiency in interpreting aircraft technical manuals, wiring diagrams and schematics
• Experience completing controlled maintenance documentation accurately
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work within structured procedures
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving ability with a logical and methodical approach

• Previous authorisation as certifying staff on Military Registered aircraft
• Experience working within an MRP Part 145 or similarly regulated maintenance organisation
• Exposure to audit, quality or compliance processes
• Experience with Hawk, Tornado or comparable legacy fast jet platforms

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Hawker Hunter Aviation Ltd

HHA HAS 9 and 10

RAF Leeming

Nortallerton

DL7 9NJ

England

Registered in England and Wales No.

Registered VAT No.

Military Aviation Authority Approval

MAA DAOS Mil 0.406

MAA MAOS P145, 1402

MAA CAMO 0056,

MAA CFAOS (Incorporating Flight Test) .0009

FS690898