Avionic Supervisor

Morson Edge; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Edge is recruiting an Avionic Supervisor to be based in Hampshire on a contracting basis. The role sits within an MRO environment with responsibilities for ensuring process adherence, accurate work recording and regulatory compliance.

Key tasks include supervising maintenance, troubleshooting complex aircraft systems, mentoring apprentices, and ensuring timely delivery while complying with RA/MRP Part 145 and QA/SMS standards.

Qualifications

• Trade apprenticeship or equivalent recognized
• Knowledge of general aircraft maintenance and aviation processes
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Team player within an inclusive culture

Responsibilities

• Deliver aircraft maintenance under MAA MRP Part 145 approval or MOD approval
• Assemble/disassemble/modify systems and components to correct faults or implement changes
• Troubleshoot pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical systems to isolate faults
• Be flexible with work locations and times to meet delivery deadlines
• Provide guidance and mentoring to peers as appropriate
• Work under supervision where required
• Mitigate risks and escalate issues promptly
• Contribute to continuous improvement workshops/projects
• Oversee and mentor apprentices/trainees as directed
• Promote open and honest reporting culture
• Eligible to apply for 2nd signature on type within 3 months

Skills

Trade apprenticeship

Aircraft maintenance knowledge

MS Office

Team player

Education

Trade apprenticeship or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Morson Edge are currently recruiting for an Avionic Supervisor to be based out of Hampshire on behalf of our aerospace clients on an initial contracting basis.

The role of the Avionic Supervisor position will form part of a Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) organisation, working as part of a team in support of our key programmes. The individual will be responsible for ensuring established process adherence, accurate and timely work recording and contractual/regulatory compliance.

The role requires an individual with good communication skills, with the ability to distribute and sequence technical work requirements to their team, controlling demanding workloads, whilst delivering to a high standard, and maintaining schedule. The candidate must be capable of understanding and interpreting technical documents, drawings and associated publications. They must possess a working knowledge of MAA Regulatory Articles (RA), MAA Regulatory Publication (MRP) Part 145, aviation Quality Assurance (QA) and Safety Management System (SMS) and the application of these requirements within their area of responsibility, accountability and authority (RAA).

Responsibilities:

• Deliver aircraft maintenance under our clients own MAA MRP Part 145 approval or under the approval of the MOD customer.
• Assembly, disassembly and/or modification of systems, changing, removing, replacing and/or upgrading aerospace vehicle components to correct failures or implement changes.
• Perform routine troubleshooting of complex aircraft systems, such as pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical/electronic to isolate faults and repair faulty components IAW technical information published in authorised maintenance documents.
• Be flexible with work locations and work times to ensure aircraft are delivered on time to customer.
• Provide advice, guidance and mentoring to peers and others appropriate to their role.
• Exercise, or work under appropriate supervision for the role.
• Mitigate immediate risks including stop work as well as escape emerging risks, issues and shortfalls in a timely manner.
• Contribute to continuous improvement workshops and projects as required.
• Where directed, exercise 100% oversight of work carried out by our clients Apprentices or Trainees as well as Apprentice/Trainee mentoring.
• Contribute positively to our open and honest reporting culture.
• There is an expectation that successful candidates will be eligible to apply for 2nd signature on type within their first 3 months in the role.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Recognised relevant trade apprenticeship or trade experience equivalent.
• Knowledge of general aircraft maintenance and processes applicable to the aviation environment (Human Factors, FOD control, tool control, health & safety & COSHH).
• Proficient computer skills, use of the Microsoft Office suite.
• Be an effective team member within an inclusive company culture.