Aircraft Engineering Supervisor (Elec/Avionics/Mechanical)

MPI Ltd; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent aviation support company is seeking Aircraft Engineering Supervisors to manage operations at RNAS Yeovilton. Candidates should have at least 6 years of relevant experience and be familiar with Wildcat aircraft. The role includes ensuring compliance with regulations and supporting aircraft maintenance needs. The company offers competitive salaries, numerous benefits, and opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

Competitive salaries with annual reviews

Up to 6% contributory pension scheme

28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

30% off at leisure centres

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years in airworthiness environment, with 2 years hands-on experience.
• Understanding of Airworthiness Engineering Safety and Compliance.
• Completed Maintenance Human Factors Course.

Responsibilities

• Ensure customer policy and regulations are met to a high standard.
• Complete administration duties for the role.
• Attend further training courses to develop skills.

Skills

Hands on Aircraft experience

Understanding of Lean Operating Procedures

Ability to achieve SC clearance

Education

Certificate of Competency at Supervisor level

Formal training in Wildcat aircraft

Tools

Wildcat Aircraft Servicing and Support Equipment

Job description

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

Rate of pay is available upon application.

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.

Our client is proud to support the Fleet Air Arm, including the Wildcat Maritime Force (WMF) based at Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton, delivering services ranging from the repair and maintenance of military aircraft- to fuel delivery and off aircraft support services. Yeovilton is one of the Royal Navy`s two principal air stations, is one of the busiest military airfields in the UK and home to more than 100 aircraft.

Our client has some exciting opportunities for Aircraft Engineering Supervisors (Any Trade) (Wildcat) to be based at their site at RNAS Yeovilton located in Somerset. This role is responsible for the aircraft management and ground support to our Wildcat aircrafts.

Our Aircraft Engineering Supervisors carry out contracted tasks ensuring customer policy and regulations are met to a high standard, whilst ensuring any customer complaints or quality issues and business risks are raised with Team leads.

Within this role, our Aircraft Fitters will comply with The Health and Safety at Work (HASAW) Act 1974 and Customer Policy and Regulations. You will be responsible for completing any administration duties required to the role and be willing to attend further training courses to develop your skills and knowledge in the role.

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:

Minimum of 6 years working in an airworthiness environment, relevant experience for the Wildcat aircraft, with a minimum of 2 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.

Hold a certificate of Competency at Supervisor level

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 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

Training and development: We offer a wide range of learning opportunities with over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression

Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres

Discounts: Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel.

ShareSave scheme: Helps you save regularly with the choice to buy Serco shares at a discount at the end of your savings period

Employee networks: Dedicated networks where colleagues can come together to find support, share challenges, discuss ideas, network and be part of a community

Charity: You can also choose to donate to your favourite charity tax-free, through our Payroll Giving Scheme.

Please note that due to GDPR processes now implemented, the process with our client once MPI has submitted your CV via their portal is that you will then be invited to apply through the ATS (Clients Portal). We ask that you complete this task in a timely manner as once completed your application will then proceed through the application system.