Aircraft Engineering Supervisor (Mechanical) (Merlin)

Serco Limited; Helston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation support company is seeking an Aircraft Engineering Supervisor (Mechanical) to work at RNAS Culdrose, Helston. This role involves overseeing aircraft engineering services, particularly for Merlin aircraft, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational success. Ideal candidates should have at least 3 years of related experience and hold a Supervisory Certificate. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits including up to 29 days holiday and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual reviews

Pension scheme up to 6%

29 days holiday plus bank holidays

Training and development opportunities

Health and wellbeing programs

Employee discounts at various retailers

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in an airworthiness environment relevant to Merlin aircraft.
• Ability to hold or currently hold a Certificate of Competency for Supervisory level.
• Knowledge of engineering and support equipment as well as health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support aircraft engineering services across contracts.
• Ensure operational deliverables in a highly regulated environment.

Skills

Airworthiness environment experience

Certificate of Competency for Supervisory level

Knowledge of Merlin Aircraft Systems

Understanding of Engineering and Asset Management Systems

Job description

Aircraft Engineering Supervisor (Mechanical) (Merlin)

Summary

Serco Limited is seeking an Aircraft Engineering Supervisor (Mechanical) for Merlin at RNAS Culdrose, Helston TR12 7RH. The role offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits, working 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday, day shifts.

Are you looking for your next step in aircraft engineering? Do you want to positively impact the future of UK aviation safety? Join us at RNAS Culdrose, supporting the IMOS (Integrated Merlin Operational Support) and AESAS (Aircraft Engineering Support and Aviation Support) contracts, which involve repairing and maintaining military aircraft and providing off-aircraft support services.

Our Aircraft Engineers support aircraft engineering services across both contracts, ensuring operational deliverables in a highly regulated environment.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years experience in an airworthiness environment relevant to Merlin aircraft
• Ability to hold or currently hold a Certificate of Competency for Supervisory level
• Knowledge of Merlin Aircraft Engineering, Aircraft Systems, Servicing and Support Equipment, Lean Operating Procedures, Naval Air Publications, CIETP, Health and Safety, COSHH Regulations, Tool Control, and Quality Practices
• Understanding of Engineering and Asset Management Systems
• Completion of or ability to complete a Maintenance Human Factors Course

What We Offer

• Salary: Competitive with annual reviews
• Pension: Up to 6% contributory scheme
• Holidays: 29 days plus bank holidays
• Training and Development: Wide range of courses, qualifications funding, mentoring, and internal progression
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA HealthLine, wellbeing app, healthcare cash plans, discounts at Serco-managed leisure centres
• Discounts: Savings at around 1,000 retailers
• ShareSave Scheme: Save regularly and buy Serco shares at a discount
• Employee Networks: Supportive community groups
• Charity: Paid volunteering days and payroll giving options