Avionics Supervisor (Merlin) — Lead & Develop the Team

Serco Limited; Garras; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays 28 days + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Training and qualifications

Wellbeing support

Retail discounts

Employee networks

Job summary

Serco Limited is seeking an Engineering Supervisor (Avionics) for the Merlin program at AESAS - RNAS Culdrose. The role focuses on safe, compliant maintenance of Merlin HM Mk 2 aircraft, guiding apprentices and colleagues in a highly regulated environment.

You will ensure airworthiness, coordinate workloads, and provide critical second-authorisation while maintaining training and qualifications. Clear leadership and MAA-regulatory knowledge are essential for success in this demanding role.

Qualifications

• Requires Service Certificate of Competency or completion of Serco Supervisory Management and Aircraft Documentation Course and CofC Board.
• Supervisory experience with Merlin aircraft systems, servicing and support equipment.
• Understanding of Airworthiness Engineering, Military Aviation Authority (MAA) requirements and rotary wing aviation procedures.
• Familiar with Naval Air Publications, C IETP, project planning and Lean processes.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to work under pressure to meet operational outputs.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance on Merlin aircraft and components in line with published procedures.
• Coordinate and supervise Fitters, Fitters' Mates and Apprentices, allocating daily workloads.
• Provide second-signature authorisation for your trade group when required.
• Conduct independent inspections where authorised iaw MAM(P).
• Support the OST Team Lead with operational performance, ensuring efficient, compliant delivery.
• Ensure team members' training, currency and qualification needs are communicated to the OST Team Lead.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Airworthiness knowledge

Regulatory understanding

Education

Certificate of Competency (CoC)

Supervisory Management & Aircraft Documentation Course

Job description

Serco Limited is seeking an Engineering Supervisor (Avionics) for the Merlin program at AESAS - RNAS Culdrose. The role focuses on safe, compliant maintenance of Merlin HM Mk 2 aircraft, guiding apprentices and colleagues in a highly regulated environment.

You will ensure airworthiness, coordinate workloads, and provide critical second-authorisation while maintaining training and qualifications. Clear leadership and MAA-regulatory knowledge are essential for success in this demanding role.