F-35 Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic – Frontline Tech Expert

Morson Human Resources Limited; Marham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Edge is seeking an experienced Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic to support the F-35 programme at RAF Marham, a premier UK defence aviation centre. You will join a specialist team performing high-precision maintenance on cutting-edge aircraft and components to ensure readiness for operational use.

The role operates within a fast-paced, safety-focused environment, with emphasis on documentation, airworthiness, and Continuing Airworthiness Management.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working within and applying EASA/MRP Part 145 regulations.
• Experience supporting complex military aircraft programmes.
• Completion of an Engineering Apprenticeship, ideally in Aeronautical Engineering, or equivalent military training.
• Minimum academic qualification of City & Guilds 2675 or 2661 in Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Carry out aircraft maintenance activities in accordance with Approved Technical Information, risk assessments, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are correctly documented and that airworthiness records are accurately maintained.
• Identify, report, and escalating technical issues or discrepancies where appropriate.
• Comply with the organisation's Maintenance Organisation Exposition (MOE), procedures, and operational standards.
• Apply Human Factors and Error Management principles as part of the Safety Management System.
• Support Continuing Airworthiness Assurance by ensuring all work meets the requirements of the Continuing Airworthiness Management System.
• Undertake a variety of aircraft maintenance tasks including aircraft role changes, component removal and installation, inspections, repairs, modifications, fault rectification, component replacement, and functional or system testing.

Skills

EASA/MRP Part 145

Military aircraft program experience

Aeronautical knowledge

Education

Engineering Apprenticeship (Aeronautical) or equivalent

City & Guilds 2675/2661 in Aeronautical Engineering & Maintenance

Job description

Morson Edge is seeking an experienced Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic to support the F-35 programme at RAF Marham, a premier UK defence aviation centre. You will join a specialist team performing high-precision maintenance on cutting-edge aircraft and components to ensure readiness for operational use.

The role operates within a fast-paced, safety-focused environment, with emphasis on documentation, airworthiness, and Continuing Airworthiness Management.