Avionic Supervisor

Morson Talent; England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Edge is seeking an Avionic Supervisor to join an MRO team based in Hampshire on a contracting basis. The role involves ensuring process adherence, accurate work recording, and regulatory compliance within an aerospace context.

The successful candidate will coordinate technical work, supervise teams, and interpret maintenance documentation in line with MAA RA/MRP Part 145, QA, and SMS requirements. Strong communication and mentoring skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have a recognised trade apprenticeship or equivalent
• Knowledge of general aircraft maintenance and aviation processes
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Responsibilities

• Deliver aircraft maintenance under the MAA MRP Part 145 approval or MOD client approval
• Disassemble/assemble/modify systems and replace components per maintenance manuals
• Troubleshoot complex aircraft systems (pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical) to isolate faults
• Flexibility with locations and shifts to ensure on-time delivery
• Mentor peers and junior colleagues as appropriate
• Exercise appropriate supervision and escalate risks when needed
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities and workshops
• Provide oversight of Apprentices/Trainees where directed
• Support open and honest reporting culture

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Trade apprenticeship

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 theAvionic Supervisorposition 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 elevate 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.