Lead Licensed Aircraft Engineer – Military Aviation

Morson Talent; Wittering, Peterborough; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched contribution pension scheme

Life assurance

Digital GP

Annual health checks

Nutritional consultations

Employee shopping portal

Payment of professional fees

Additional paid leave for Armed Forces

Volunteer day

Job summary

Morson Edge is seeking a Licensed Aircraft Engineer to join a leading Aerospace and Defence programme based at RAF Wittering. This permanent role involves carrying out line and depth maintenance and supporting the release to service of aircraft, in collaboration with mechanical and avionic engineers.

You will lead technicians and inspectors, diagnose faults, and ensure compliance with regulatory and customer requirements, while fostering safety and quality across all activities within a military

Qualifications

• B3 Licence – accepted.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Defence industry experience – desirable.
• Type Rating on Grob 115E aircraft and Lycoming 360 engines – desirable.
• Security clearance BPSS and Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out aircraft line and depth maintenance in line with regulatory and company requirements.
• Support generation and release to service of aircraft.
• Lead and support technicians during maintenance activities.
• Conduct fault diagnosis and technical problem-solving.
• Ensure engineering activities comply with legislation, procedures and customer requirements.
• Work with Site Operations Manager and engineering team to maintain output.
• Maintain high safety, quality and workmanship standards.
• Knowledge of MOD engineering procedures and documentation.
• Previous supervisory experience within civil or military aviation.

Skills

Line maintenance

Aircraft maintenance

Supervisory experience

Problem solving

Communication skills

Job description

Morson Edge is seeking a Licensed Aircraft Engineer to join a leading Aerospace and Defence programme based at RAF Wittering. This permanent role involves carrying out line and depth maintenance and supporting the release to service of aircraft, in collaboration with mechanical and avionic engineers.

You will lead technicians and inspectors, diagnose faults, and ensure compliance with regulatory and customer requirements, while fostering safety and quality across all activities within a military