Lead Avionics Supervisor – Defence Aircraft

Serco Limited; Garras; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays 29 days

Pension 6%+

Training & development

Health & wellbeing

Discounts

Charity

Employee networks

Job summary

Serco Limited at RNAS Culdrose in the United Kingdom seeks a Supervisory Aircraft Engineer (Avionics) to lead Merlin aircraft activities, ensuring safety, airworthiness, and national capability in line with MoD standards.

You will support operational output, maintain safety, provide mentorship, and uphold regulatory compliance while guiding colleagues through training and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Recognised supervisory qualification(s) on any aircraft type, supported by experience on avionic aircraft systems/components.
• Recognised supervisory qualification(s) supported by experience from a related industry.

Responsibilities

• Ensure employees are authorised to carry out contracted tasks in line with Customer Regulations and Procedures.
• Make sure all contracted engineering tasks follow current policy, regulatory standards, and statutory requirements.
• Monitor work to ensure tasks are completed safely, correctly, and within required timelines.
• Flag business risks, customer complaints, and quality concerns to Departmental Management.
• Support the development of colleagues by identifying training needs and providing mentoring when requested.
• Promote compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, environmental procedures, the Serco Naval Air Command Unit Manual, Customer Regulations, and the Serco Management System.

Skills

Supervisory qualification

Experience on avionic systems

Job description

Serco Limited at RNAS Culdrose in the United Kingdom seeks a Supervisory Aircraft Engineer (Avionics) to lead Merlin aircraft activities, ensuring safety, airworthiness, and national capability in line with MoD standards.

You will support operational output, maintain safety, provide mentorship, and uphold regulatory compliance while guiding colleagues through training and development opportunities.