Aircraft Mechanical Technician - RAF Valley

Morson Edge; Wales; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day working week

Long weekends

Job summary

Morson Edge, on behalf of a leading defence aviation organisation, is recruiting for a Mechanical Technician – Aircraft Depth Maintenance at RAF Valley, Isle of Anglesey. The role supports Hawk aircraft and depth maintenance within a safety‑critical, quality‑driven team.

The position offers permanent security, a structured four‑day working week with long weekends, and a career path within the UK's military aviation programme, promoting professional growth and excellent work‑life balance.

Qualifications

• Completion of an Engineering Apprenticeship, ideally within Aeronautical Engineering or a military equivalent.
• City & Guilds 2675 in Aeronautical Engineering & Maintenance, or NVQ Level 3 in a related aeronautical discipline.
• Relevant hands‑on experience within an engineering or aircraft maintenance environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and rectify faults on aircraft systems, components, and assemblies.
• Carry out depth maintenance, inspections, repairs, and modification activities.
• Perform functional and system testing in accordance with approved procedures.
• Work to approved maintenance documentation and technical data.
• Ensure compliance with tooling, calibration, and test equipment control procedures.
• Support maintenance delivery in line with operational and programme requirements.
• Escalate technical or maintenance issues where appropriate.
• Maintain high standards of safety, workmanship, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate effectively within a multi-disciplined aircraft maintenance team.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Maintenance reporting

Engineering

Education

Engineering Apprenticeship (Aeronautical)

City & Guilds 2675 in Aeronautical Engineering & Maintenance

NVQ Level 3 in related aeronautical discipline

Tools

Microsoft systems

Job description

Mechanical Technician – Aircraft Depth Maintenance

Location: RAF Valley, Isle of Anglesey
Position: Permanent
Salary: £33,028.88 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Reference: SF73599

Overview

Morson Edge is supporting a leading defence aviation organisation in the recruitment of an Aircraft Mechanical Technician to join a highly skilled aircraft maintenance team supporting Hawk aircraft operations at RAF Valley.

Supporting aircraft depth maintenance activities, this role offers the opportunity to develop your engineering skills within a structured, safety-critical environment where quality, teamwork, and technical excellence are at the heart of everything you do.

With a permanent position, a structured four-day working week, and the opportunity to support the UK's military pilot training programme, this role offers a combination of career development, stability, and work-life balance that is increasingly difficult to find elsewhere in the aviation sector.

Why RAF Valley?

• Permanent opportunity within a military aviation environment
• Four-day working week with long weekends every week
• Support Hawk aircraft within the UK's fast jet training programme
• Gain hands‑on experience within a respected military aviation environment
• Join a highly skilled and supportive engineering team
• Develop technical expertise across aircraft maintenance and fault diagnosis
• Work in a unique coastal location offering an excellent work-life balance

For many engineers, RAF Valley offers something increasingly difficult to find — meaningful aviation work combined with a lifestyle that's hard to match elsewhere in the UK.

Working Pattern

• Monday – Wednesday: 07:00 – 17:00
• Thursday: 07:00 – 16:30
• 37.5 hours per week

Enjoy a structured four-day working week, providing a long weekend every week and a better work-life balance than many comparable aviation maintenance environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and rectify faults on aircraft systems, components, and assemblies
• Carry out depth maintenance, inspections, repairs, and modification activities
• Perform functional and system testing in accordance with approved procedures
• Work to approved maintenance documentation and technical data
• Ensure compliance with tooling, calibration, and test equipment control procedures
• Support maintenance delivery in line with operational and programme requirements
• Escalate technical or maintenance issues where appropriate
• Maintain high standards of safety, workmanship, and regulatory compliance
• Collaborate effectively within a multi-disciplined aircraft maintenance team

Requirements

• Previous practical engineering or aircraft maintenance experience
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively within a regulated and safety-critical environment
• Confidence using Microsoft systems for maintenance reporting and record management
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
• Proactive and safety-focused approach to maintenance activities

Qualifications

• Completion of an Engineering Apprenticeship, ideally within Aeronautical Engineering or a military equivalent
• City & Guilds 2675 in Aeronautical Engineering & Maintenance, or NVQ Level 3 in a related aeronautical discipline
• Relevant hands‑on experience within an engineering or aircraft maintenance environment is advantageous

Security Requirements

• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain BPSS and Security Clearance

Working Environment

RAF Valley offers the opportunity to work in a unique coastal setting while supporting one of the UK's most important military aviation programmes.

• Military aviation and aircraft depth maintenance environment
• Structured engineering team supporting operational aircraft maintenance activities
• Strong engineering culture with ongoing development opportunities
• Opportunity to develop technical expertise within a respected defence aviation programme

Key Information

• Role: Mechanical Technician – Aircraft Depth Maintenance
• Location: RAF Valley, Isle of Anglesey
• Salary: £33,028.88 per annum
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week
• Aircraft: Hawk
• Environment: Military Aviation / Depth Maintenance
• Security Clearance: BPSS and SC eligibility required

Ready for Your Next Move?

If you're looking to develop your aircraft maintenance career within a respected military aviation environment, this is an excellent opportunity to join a professional engineering team supporting operational aircraft activity at RAF Valley.