Chinook / Apache Technician / Supervisor (Rotary)

Adecco; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Eastleigh is seeking a Chinook / Apache Technician / Supervisor for a 6-month contract. The role requires supervising maintenance activities, controlling oversight, and ensuring compliance with safety practices. Candidates must have a recognized trade apprenticeship and experience in aircraft maintenance, specifically on Chinook or Apache airframes. This position offers a flexible work environment with responsibilities in troubleshooting and repairs under recognized approvals.

Qualifications

• Experience on Chinook or Apache airframes required.
• Knowledge of aircraft maintenance processes is essential.
• Flexibility with work locations and times is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Supervise maintenance activities and ensure paperwork certification.
• Perform routine troubleshooting and repairs on aircraft systems.
• Deliver maintenance under Boeing MAA MRP Part 145.

Skills

Mechanical supervision

Avionic supervision

Aircraft maintenance

Troubleshooting aircraft systems

Education

Recognised trade apprenticeship or equivalent

Job description

Role Overview

Chinook / Apache Technician / Supervisor (Rotary)

Location & Duration

Middle Wallop – 6 Months

What We Are Looking For

• 5 Mechanical Supervisors
• 2 Avionic Supervisors
• 10 Mechanical Technicians
• 3 Avionic Technicians

Successful candidates will have experience on Chinook or Apache airframes; rotary experience considered.

Job Type

Technician – part of an MRO organisation.

Supervisor Role

Reporting to an Operations Lead, the Supervisor provides direct control, oversight and mentorship of technicians. Responsibilities include supervising maintenance activities, ensuring paperwork certification, holding supervisory authorisations, and promoting airmanship and H&S practices.

Qualifications & Experience

• Recognised trade apprenticeship or equivalent trade training.
• Knowledge of general aircraft maintenance processes (Human Factors, FOD control, tool control, health & safety COSHH).
• Experience in commercial or defence considered.

Responsibilities

• Deliver aircraft maintenance under Boeing MAA MRP Part 145 or MOD customer approval.
• Assembly, disassembly, modification or repair of aircraft systems/structures/electronics/components; upgrade aerospace components to correct failures or implement changes.
• Perform routine troubleshooting of complex aircraft systems (pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical/electronic) to isolate faults and repair faulty components IAW authorised maintenance documents.
• Be flexible with work locations and times to ensure aircraft are delivered on time to the customer.

For more information and immediate consideration please apply directly to this advert.