Avionics Supervisor

Mane Contract Services; Odiham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Mane Contract Services seeks an Avionic Supervisor to support Chinook helicopter maintenance at RAF Odiham. You will supervise avionic activities, diagnose faults, and ensure work complies with QR640 and Boeing Part 145 standards while coordinating with a skilled aerospace team.

The role requires experience in military/Part 145 environments, strong leadership, and the ability to manage documentation and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Chinook avionic maintenance.
• Experience supervising aircraft maintenance in a military or Part 145 environment.
• Strong fault-finding and aircraft systems knowledge.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• BPSS clearance to commence; SC clearance is required after start.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and carry out avionic maintenance on Chinook helicopters.
• Inspect, remove, replace and test electrical and avionic systems.
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with QR640 and Boeing Part 145 requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and support to the maintenance team.
• Ensure maintenance documentation is completed accurately.
• Support fault diagnosis and rectify complex aircraft system defects.
• Maintain safety, quality and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with engineers, technicians and operations teams on schedules.
• Possess Chinook avionic maintenance experience and 2nd Signature responsibilities.

Skills

Chinook avionic maintenance

Leadership / team supervision

Fault diagnosis

Regulatory compliance

MMO knowledge

AMO knowledge

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Avionic Supervisor to support the maintenance of Chinook helicopters at RAF Odiham. This is an excellent long-term contract opportunity to join a highly skilled aerospace maintenance team, supervising avionic maintenance activities while ensuring compliance with both Military (QR640) and Boeing Part 145 maintenance standards.

Role

As an Avionic Supervisor, you will provide technical supervision and hands‑on support during Primary and Primary Star maintenance activities on Chinook helicopters. You will oversee inspection, fault diagnosis, component replacement and operational testing of aircraft systems while ensuring all maintenance is completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and carry out avionic maintenance on Chinook helicopters.
• Inspect, remove, replace and functionally test aircraft electrical and avionic systems.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with QR640 Military Aviation Regulations and Boeing Part 145 requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and support to the maintenance team.
• Ensure maintenance documentation is completed accurately and in accordance with company and military procedures.
• Support fault diagnosis and rectification of complex aircraft system defects.
• Maintain the highest standards of safety, quality and regulatory compliance.
• Work collaboratively with engineers, technicians and operational teams to deliver maintenance schedules.
• Proven experience in Chinook avionic maintenance.
• Held, or able to hold, 2nd Signature responsibilities on Chinook aircraft.
• Strong working knowledge of Military Maintenance Organisation (MMO) and Approved Maintenance Organisation (AMO) requirements.
• Experience supervising aircraft maintenance activities within a military or Part 145 environment.
• Excellent fault-finding and aircraft systems knowledge.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to lead and work effectively within a team.

Security Clearance

• BPSS clearance required to commence the assignment.
• Security Clearance (SC) is required and will be processed following commencement.

What's on Offer

• £41.00 per hour.
• Additional £3.00 per hour retention bonus after six months.
• Initial 12-month contract with strong potential for extension.
• Day shifts only with regular overtime available Monday to Thursday.
• Opportunity to work on the UK's flagship Chinook rotary-wing platform within a world-class aerospace maintenance environment.