Aircraft Engineering Supervisor (Avionics & Mechanical) Wildcat

MPI Limited; Yeovilton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation support provider is seeking Aircraft Engineering Supervisors (Mechanical and Avionics) to work on the Wildcat aircraft in Yeovilton, UK. This role requires significant hands-on experience in airworthiness and engineering systems. Competitive salaries, a contributory pension scheme, and 28 days of annual leave are offered. Candidates must be UK residents and compliant with necessary clearances. Join us to support the Royal Navy in a dynamic aviation environment.

Benefits

Competitive salaries with annual reviews

Up to 6% contributory pension scheme

28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• A few years of experience in an airworthiness environment is required.
• Hands-on experience with Wildcat aircraft is essential.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations and Quality Practices.

Responsibilities

• Supervise aircraft engineering and servicing operations.
• Maintain quality control and adhere to safety regulations.
• Work efficiently under tight deadlines while ensuring operational outputs.

Skills

Airworthiness experience

Understanding of Lean Operating Procedures

Ability to achieve SC clearance

Education

Certificate of Competency for Supervisory level

Formal training in Wildcat aircraft

Tools

Wildcat Aircraft Engineering and Aircraft Systems

Maintenance Human Factors Course

Job description

MPI have requirements for Aircraft Engineering Supervisors (Mechanical and Avionics) Wildcat to be based on site at RNAS Yeovilton, BA22 8HT

Rate of pay to be discussed on application plus a shift pay

Approx. 38 or 40 hours per week contracts available / Monday- Friday

Are you looking to develop a career in Aviation supporting the Royal Navy?

Do you have hands on Aircraft experience, if so, our client would love to hear from you.

We offer this position as either 38 or 40 hour per week, working Monday- Friday, plus an option to undertake shift work, with additional shift pay.

What you’ll need to do the role

• Must have a few years experience of working in an airworthiness environment, relevant experience for the Wildcat aircraft, with a minimum of a couple of years hands on experience
• Hold / have ability to hold Certificate of Competency for Supervisory level
• Attained formal training in the Wildcat aircraft and associated trade systems
• Previous experience and a good working knowledge of the following
• Wildcat Aircraft Engineering and Aircraft Systems (by Trade)
• Wildcat Aircraft Servicing and Support Equipment
• An understanding of Lean Operating Procedures
• An understanding of Naval Air Publications and Compound – Interactive Electronic Technical Publications (C-IETP)
• Adhere to Health and Safety, the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations, Tool Control and Quality Practices
• An understanding of Engineering and Asset Management Systems
• Completed or able to complete Maintenance Human Factors Course
• Understand rotary wing military (aviation) procedures
• An understanding of Airworthiness Engineering Safety and Compliance iaw Regulatory and Legislative requirements (MAA)
• A capability to work productively, efficiently & effectively with initiative and drive under tight timescales and pressure whilst maintaining operational outputs
• Ability to achieve SC clearance

What we offer

• Salary: Competitive salaries with annual reviews
• Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Holidays: 28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

A more detailed job description can be supplied on request.

Applicants must be living in the UK and must have been doing so for some time.

If non UK Passport holders, applicants must hold the right to work in the UK