Mechanical Operator

BAE Systems; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Mechanical Operator at RAF Coningsby. This full-time role involves performing maintenance and inspections on the Typhoon fighter jet fleet. Candidates should have a relevant qualification in aeronautical engineering and experience in military aircraft maintenance. The position offers a competive salary, an inclusive work culture, and a chance to contribute to the UK's national defense in a cutting-edge environment.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and lifestyle benefits

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Relevant industry or military-equivalent apprenticeship or qualification required.
• Experience in Fast Jet aircraft maintenance within a technical aviation environment.
• Knowledge of the Approved Maintenance Organisation standards required.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, inspections, and modifications on aircraft mechanical assemblies.
• Act as a first signatory and follow maintenance instructions.
• Read engineering drawings and prepare work for inspection.

Skills

Completion of relevant apprenticeship/qualification

Knowledge of quality procedures and specifications

Understanding of Depth Maintenance documentation

Recent Fast Jet Experience

Education

City & Guilds 2675 or 2661 in Aeronautical Engineering

Job description

Mechanical Operator

Location: RAF Coningsby (Full-time on site)

Salary: £36,443+ depending on skills and experience

What you’ll be doing

• Conducting maintenance, from stripping through to installation, and inspections on aircraft Mechanical assemblies, components, and installations during scheduled servicing, repairs, and upgrades, while ensuring all tasks are performed in accordance with design specifications and applicable technical documentation
• Acting as a first signatory, enabling you to perform the duties of a qualified Operator
• Confidently following approved maintenance instructions and schedules to carry out both planned and unplanned tasks
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, completing necessary paperwork, and preparing work for inspection

Skills and experiences

Essential:

• Completion of a relevant industry or military-equivalent apprenticeship/qualification (e.g., City & Guilds 2675 or 2661 in Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance), or equivalent, with recent experience in Fast Jet aircraft maintenance within a technical aviation environment
• Proven knowledge and understanding of quality procedures, processes, specifications, and Approved Maintenance Organisation standards (MAOS MIL Pt145)
• Knowledge of Depth Maintenance documentation.

Desirable:

• Recent Fast Jet Experience

Benefits

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Typhoon Maintenance Facility (TMF) team

As a Mechanical Operator, you'll work side by side with the Royal Air Force (RAF), playing a crucial part in the maintenance, repair, and upgrade of the UK’s state‑of‑the‑art Typhoon fighter jet fleet. This isn’t just a job, it’s your chance to be part of TyTAN (Typhoon Total Availability eNterprise), a strategic, long‑term collaboration between BAE Systems, DE&S, and the RAF, focused on one clear mission: delivering unmatched operational output for the Typhoon Force.

You’ll be immersed in hands‑on work with cutting‑edge aerospace technology, supporting one of the world’s most advanced Fast Jet platforms. Every day, you’ll collaborate with expert RAF personnel and industry professionals to keep the Typhoon flying at peak performance.

If you're ready to make a real impact, contribute to UK national defence, and grow your career in a dynamic, future‑facing environment, we want to hear from you.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 16th December 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.