Aircraft Mechanical Supervisor

Morson Talent; Brighton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Aircraft Mechanical Supervisor for a long-term contract at RNAS Yeovilton. The role involves overseeing Mechanical/Avionic Maintenance and ensuring compliance with military regulations. Candidates should have relevant expertise in maintenance, repair, and inspection of aircraft systems. This position focuses on the Merlin Mk4/4A aircraft and offers a unique opportunity to contribute to military aviation operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide Mechanical/Avionic Maintenance support on Merlin Mk4/4A aircraft.
• Investigate and diagnose faults and supervise preventative maintenance.
• Supervise repair, modification, and maintenance activities.

Job description

Overview

Morson Talent are currently recruiting an Aircraft Mechanical Supervisor on a long term contract basis at RNAS Yeovilton.

Responsibilities

• To provision Aircraft Mechanical/Avionic Maintenance supporting Front Line and Scheduled and Unscheduled Maintenance on Merlin Mk4/4a aircraft.
• Carry out the CHF Squadron engineering responsibilities equivalent to a Mechanical Supervisor POAET.
• To investigate and diagnose faults and defects in equipment and systems, and supervise preventative maintenance within own trade.
• Use specialist skills to carry out and/or supervise the repair, modification and fault rectification, pre & post-embarkation maintenance and all other maintenance activities applicable to Merlin Mk4/4A within trade boundaries.
• Supervise and/or carry out the removal, dismantling, re-assembly and refitting of role equipment, aircraft subassemblies and systems within own trade.
• Carry out independent inspections within own trade.
• Carry out the duties of MF700C Flight Servicing and MF700C Coordinator including coordinating maintenance work orders as required.
• Supervise and/or carry out husbandry defect rectification and anti corrosion work.

Secondary tasks

• Carry out all tasks in accordance with military regulations, Air Publications, Aircraft Document Set (i MOD Form 700C series), other instructions, local orders and health and safety regulations.
• Flight Servicing and self-supervised routine maintenance on Merlin Mk4/4A.
• Carry out robust Corrosion Prevention in accordance with policy and guidance to maintain a high material state of the Merlin Mk4/4A.