Aircraft Mechanical Supervisor (Hawk Programme - RAF Valley)


Company:	Morson Talent
Salary:	£36,304.44 to £36,304.44 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	LL65 3NY
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	15 Sept 2026
Closing date:	15 Oct 2026

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Summary

Aircraft Mechanical Supervisor (Hawk Programme)

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

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Location: RAF Valley, Isle of Anglesey

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Contract Type: Permanent

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Aircraft: Hawk

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Environment: Military Aviation / Aircraft Depth Maintenance

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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

tess.garforth@morson-edge.com or apply directly!

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