Engineering Supervisor (Avionics) (Merlin)

Serco USA; Helston; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays 28 days

Pension 6%+ contributed

Training & development

Wellbeing program

Discounts

Employee networks

Job summary

Serco 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 a team including apprentices and Fitters, and ensuring airworthiness within a regulated environment.

You will oversee daily workloads, authorise second-signature for trades, and support operational performance while driving training, qualifications, and adherence to procedures.

Qualifications

• Service Certificate of Competency or completion of the Serco Supervisory Management and Aircraft Documentation Course and CofC Board.
• Supervisory experience and strong working knowledge of Merlin aircraft systems, servicing and support equipment.
• Understanding of Airworthiness Engineering, Military Aviation Authority (MAA) requirements, and rotary wing aviation procedures.
• Experience with Naval Air Publications, C-IETP, project planning and Lean processes.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to work effectively 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 as directed by the OST Team Lead.
• 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.
• Work routine days or shift patterns aligned to operational requirements.
• Comply with Serco's Quality Manual, site regulations, and Health and Safety requirements.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and improved capability for our customers.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Merlin avionics knowledge

Leadership skills

Regulatory understanding

Education

Service Certificate of Competency

CofC Board certificate

Job description

Engineering Supervisor (Avionics) (Merlin)

Location: AESAS - RNAS Culdrose, TR12 7RH

Salary: Competitive salary plus excellent benefits

Schedule: 38 hours per week

Ready to impact a better future?

As a Supervisor in our AESAS team, you'll help ensure safe, effective and compliant maintenance of the Merlin HM Mk 2 aircraft - supporting essential operations that directly contribute to the Royal Navy's capability and our positive impact on communities.

You'll play a key role in maintaining operational airworthiness, guiding colleagues and apprentices, and supporting a highly regulated engineering environment. Your work will help create impactful solutions, build trust with our partners, and help shape a safe and efficient future for aircraft engineering at RNAS Culdrose.

What you'll do as a Supervisor (Avionics)

• Carry out maintenance on Merlin aircraft and components in line with published procedures.
• Coordinate and supervise Fitters, Fitters' Mates and Apprentices, allocating daily workloads as directed by the OST Team Lead.
• 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.
• Work routine days or shift patterns aligned to operational requirements.
• Comply with Serco's Quality Manual, site regulations, and Health and Safety requirements.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and improved capability for our customers.

Does this sound like you?

You’ll be a great fit for this role if you have:

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

Vetting and checks:

This role requires Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance, which involves verifying your identity, employment history, nationality, and criminal record to meet government security standards. In addition, you will be required to obtain formal Security Clearance (such as CTC or SC), which includes more detailed background checks on employment, criminal record, and financial history to ensure suitability for working in secure environments. Please note that UK residency requirements may apply for certain levels of clearance. You will also complete an Occupational Health Questionnaire so we can identify and provide any support you may need to undertake the role effectively.

Discover all you need to keep growing

We're one of the top 1% of international employers, so you can have confidence you'll be part of a highly supportive culture with leaders you can count on to help you achieve your goals. From mentoring and training to our focus on internal progression, we're proud to offer clear development opportunities - and the support and tools to help you seize them.

What we offer

• Holidays: 28 days plus bank holidays
• Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Training and development: Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships (including L3 Team Leader and L5 Operations Manager apprenticeships), mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression
• Health and wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP service
• Discounts: Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
• Employee networks: Our networks support inclusion and connection by providing spaces for collaboration, learning, and belonging. They represent and empower all our colleagues including LGBTQIA+ employees, women, parents and carers, people with disabilities, veterans, and people from all cultural backgrounds.

At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. As a proud Disability Confident Leader and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard, disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.