Aircraft Mechnical Supervisor

MPI Ltd; Helston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

MPI Ltd seeks Aircraft Engineering Mechanical Supervisors with experience in Merlin aircraft. Located at RNAS Culdrose, successful candidates will support engineering services, maintenance, and operational activities within a regulated military environment. This role offers competitive salary, extensive training opportunities, and a supportive work culture including a substantial pension scheme and various wellbeing initiatives.

Benefits

Competitive pensions with annual reviews.

29 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.

Funding for qualifications and apprenticeships.

Employee Assistance Programme.

Discounts at 1,000 retailers.

ShareSave scheme.

Paid volunteering day.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in airworthiness environment with Merlin experience.
• Ability to complete Maintenance Human Factors Course.
• Understanding of Engineering and Asset Management Systems.

Responsibilities

• Support Aircraft Engineering services at RNAS Culdrose.
• Maintain operational deliverables in a regulated environment.
• Support repair and maintenance of military aircraft.

Skills

Airworthiness knowledge

Merlin Aircraft Systems

Lean Operating Procedures

Health and Safety regulations

Quality Practices

Education

Certificate of Competency for Supervisory level

Job description

MPI has a requirement for Aircraft Engineering Mechanical Supervisors with Merlin experience.

The roles will be based at RNAS Culdrose, Helston TR12 7RH.

Competitive salary to be discussed on application.

38 hours per week, Monday to Friday, day shifts.

Our client is 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:

1. Minimum of approximately 3 years working in an airworthiness environment, with relevant experience for the Merlin aircraft.
2. Hold or have the ability to obtain a Certificate of Competency for Supervisory level.
3. Previous experience and good working knowledge of Merlin Aircraft Engineering and Aircraft Systems, Merlin Aircraft Servicing and Support Equipment, Lean Operating Procedures, Naval Air Publications, Compound Interactive Electronic Technical Publications (CIETP), Health and Safety, the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations, and Tool Control and Quality Practices.
4. An understanding of Engineering and Asset Management Systems.
5. Completed or ability to complete a 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: Wide range of learning opportunities, over 1,100 internal courses, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring, and opportunities for internal progression.
• Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans, and discounts at Serco-managed leisure centres.
• Discounts: Savings across around 1,000 retailers.
• ShareSave scheme: Save regularly with the option to buy Serco shares at a discount.
• Employee networks: Supportive networks for colleagues.
• Charity: Paid volunteering day and options to donate through Payroll Giving Scheme.