Aircraft Engineering Supervisors ( Mechanical and Avionics) Wildcat

Serco Limited; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking Aircraft Engineering Supervisors to support the Royal Navy at RNAS Yeovilton. This full-time, permanent role involves managing Wildcat aircraft operations and compliance with stringent safety standards while offering competitive salaries and excellent training opportunities. Candidates should have relevant aircraft engineering experience and required qualifications to excel in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual reviews

Contributory pension scheme up to 6%

28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

Extensive training and development opportunities

Wellbeing support programs

Retail discounts and share purchase options

Paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Experience and knowledge of Wildcat aircraft engineering and systems.
• Understanding of Lean Operating Procedures and Compliance requirements.
• Ability to achieve SC clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Perform aircraft management and ground support for Wildcat aircraft.
• Ensure compliance with customer policies and regulations.
• Complete administrative duties and support training and development.

Skills

Experience in Wildcat aircraft engineering

Knowledge of Engineering and Asset Management Systems

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Formal training in Wildcat aircraft systems

Certificate of Competency at Supervisor level

Job description

Aircraft Engineering Supervisors (Wildcat) (Mechanical and Avionics)
RNAS Yeovilton, Yeovil BA22 8HT
Competitive salary plus benefits
Full time/Permanent - 38 or 40 hours per week contracts available, working day shifts

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.

Serco 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 military aircraft repair and maintenance to fuel delivery and off-aircraft support services. Yeovilton is one of the Royal Navy's two principal air stations, one of the busiest military airfields in the UK, and home to over 100 aircraft.

We have exciting opportunities for Aircraft Engineering Supervisors (Any Trade) (Wildcat) to be based at RNAS Yeovilton in Somerset. This role involves aircraft management and ground support for Wildcat aircraft.

Our Aircraft Engineering Supervisors perform contracted tasks, ensuring compliance with customer policies and regulations to a high standard, and raising any customer complaints, quality issues, or business risks with team leads. They also adhere to The Health and Safety at Work (HASAW) Act 1974 and customer policies, complete administrative duties, and attend training to develop their skills and knowledge.

This position offers a 38 or 40-hour workweek, Monday to Friday, with optional shift work and additional shift pay.

Requirements for the role:

• Formal training in Wildcat aircraft and related trade systems.
• Experience and knowledge of Wildcat aircraft engineering, systems, and support equipment.
• Certificate of Competency at Supervisor level.
• Understanding of Lean Operating Procedures, Naval Air Publications, and C-IETP.
• Compliance with Health and Safety, COSHH, Tool Control, and Quality practices.
• Knowledge of Engineering and Asset Management Systems.
• Completion of or ability to complete the Maintenance Human Factors Course.
• Understanding of rotary wing military aviation procedures.
• Knowledge of Airworthiness Engineering Safety and Compliance according to regulatory requirements (MAA).
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, demonstrating initiative and drive.
• Ability to achieve SC clearance.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary with annual reviews
• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• 28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Extensive training and development opportunities, including internal courses, qualifications, and apprenticeships
• Wellbeing support including Employee Assistance Programme, healthline, wellbeing app, healthcare cash plans, and discounts at leisure centres
• Retail discounts across numerous stores
• ShareSave scheme with discounted share purchase options
• Employee support networks and community groups
• Paid volunteering days and charitable donation options