Aircraft Engineering Supervisor

Serco

Helston

On-site

GBP 52,000 - 76,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with annual reviews
Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
29 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
Wide range of learning opportunities
Wellbeing programs and health support

Job summary

A leading defense support company in Helston is seeking an Aircraft Engineering Supervisor to oversee engineering services for Merlin aircraft at RNAS Culdrose. The role requires significant hands-on experience and knowledge in airworthiness standards, with competitive salary and excellent training opportunities. Join our team to make a difference in aviation support for the Royal Navy.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 6 years in an airworthiness environment.
  • 2 years of hands-on experience with Merlin aircraft.
  • Previous experience with Merlin Aircraft Engineering.
  • Knowledge of Lean Operating Procedures and CIETP/NAVAL Air Publications
  • Understanding of COSHH regulations and safety practices
  • Familiarity with Engineering and Asset Management Systems
  • Maintenance Human Factors course completion or ability to complete

Responsibilities

  • Support aircraft engineering services at RNAS Culdrose.
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Oversee aircraft servicing and support equipment.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams and customers
  • Mentor and supervise junior technicians and engineers
  • Maintain documentation and records for audits

Skills

Hands-on aircraft experience
Airworthiness knowledge
Understanding of Engineering Systems
Health and Safety Regulations
Engineering & Asset Mgmt
Health & Safety (COSHH)
Engineering Systems

Education

Certificate of Competency for Supervisory level

Tools

Maintenance Human Factors course
NAVAL NL/Air Pub Systems

Job description

Aircraft Engineering Supervisor (Mechanical) (Merlin)

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Aircraft Engineering Supervisor (Mechanical) (Merlin)

RNAS Culdrose, Helston TR12 7RH

Competitive salary with excellent benefits

38 hours per week/ Monday - Friday

Are you looking to develop a career in aviation supporting the Royal Navy? Do you have hands on aircraft experience? If so, we would love to hear from you.

At Serco, we have exciting opportunities for a Mechanical Supervisor (Merlin) to join us at the Royal Navy Air Station (RNAS) Culdrose, Helston.

We're proud to support the IMOS (Integrated Merlin Operational Support) and the AESAS (Aircraft Engineering Support and Aviation Support) at RNAS Culdrose, delivering activities ranging from the repair and maintenance of military aircraft to off-aircraft support services. Culdrose is one of the Navy`s two principal air bases, and one of the busiest military airfields in the UK.

Our Aircraft Engineers will support Aircraft Engineering services at RNAS Culdrose across both AESAS and IMOS Contracts, supporting operational deliverables and interfaces in a highly regulated environment.

What You'll Need

  • Minimum of 6 years working in an airworthiness environment, relevant experience for the Merlin aircraft, with a minimum of 2 years hands on experience
  • Hold/have ability to hold Certificate of Competency for Supervisory level
  • Previous experience and a good working knowledge of the following:

Merlin Aircraft Engineering and Aircraft Systems

Merlin Aircraft Servicing and Support Equipment

Lean Operating Procedures

Naval Air Publications and Compound Interactive Electronic Technical Publications (CIETP); Health and Safety

The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations; and Tool Control and Quality Practices

  • An understanding of Engineering and Asset Management Systems
  • To have completed or ability to complete Maintenance Human Factors course

What We Offer

  • Salary: Competitive salaries with annual reviews
  • Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
  • Holidays: 29 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.

To discover more about our careers in Defence, meet our team, and to find out more about what we offer, please follow this Link. We’re also a signatory of the UK Governments Women in Defence Charter, to find out more please click here.

Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens, we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. As a proud Disability Confident Leader and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard, disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.

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