Aircraft Mechanical Supervisor

MPI Limited; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

MPI Limited is seeking an Aircraft Mechanical Supervisor for a full-time, permanent role at RAF Syerston. The candidate will lead maintenance teams and ensure compliance with military regulations while performing aircraft oversight. Ideal candidates will have relevant engineering experience and supervisory skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar engineering role.
• Proven experience or potential for supervisory responsibilities.
• Full driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preventative and corrective maintenance on aircraft.
• Manage and supervise aircraft activities and maintenance teams.
• Optimize output for business needs, demonstrating operational excellence.

Skills

Fault diagnosis skills

Communication skills

Basic IT skills

Education

MOD Phase 2 technical training

Job description

MPI has a requirement for an Aircraft Mechanical Supervisor to work on site at RAF Syerston, Newark on Trent, NG23 5NN.

This is a full-time, permanent role working 39 hours per week.

Rate of pay to be discussed upon application.

Our client has an exciting opportunity for an Aircraft Supervisor Mechanical (unlicensed) at RAF Syerston, working under MAA Pt145/RA4801. We are seeking an individual capable of leading and supervising engineering personnel, carrying out maintenance on Viking and other contract-related aircraft at RAF Syerston and other locations across the UK.

Main responsibilities:

• Fulfill the responsibilities and duties of Support Staff with Supervisory Responsibilities in accordance with our client's GMS policies and military regulatory policies.
• Conduct preventative and corrective maintenance on Viking and other contract-related aircraft at RAF Syerston and at 2 Flying Training School (FTS) locations, Volunteer Gliding Squadrons (VGSs), and detachments across the UK.
• Manage, supervise, and participate in aircraft activities, including ground movement and preparation for transportation.
• Lead, manage, supervise, and control assigned maintenance teams.
• Optimize output to meet business needs and demonstrate commitment to Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement.
• Perform additional roles as required, such as Deputy Aircraft Manager (Depth-level Maintenance), Deputy Team Leader (Mobile), Line Supervisor, Building Custodian, and Issue Centre Custodian.

Requirements:

• Experience in a similar engineering background with a minimum of MOD Phase 2 technical training or suitable civilian training (civilian contractors only).
• Proven experience or potential to hold support staff with supervisory responsibilities.
• Good fault diagnosis skills, demonstrating a thorough understanding of aircraft systems.
• Full driving license.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Basic IT skills.