Merlin Mk2 Avionics & Maintenance Lead

Royal Navy; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Navy is seeking candidates for the ZigZag Career Pathway, an innovative Defence initiative offering fixed term military roles. This opportunity is open to civilians, veterans, and reservists, allowing individuals to apply their skills in a meaningful way.

Key responsibilities include providing specialist advice to the Duty Engineer and acting as a Watch Maintenance Controller. Candidates should have experience with Merlin Mk2 aircraft maintenance and demonstrate strong leadership and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting or supporting aircraft maintenance activities on the Merlin Mk2 aircraft.
• Experience allocating engineering personnel to tasks and managing work progress in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience providing fault diagnosis and technical advice within the avionics trade.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist advice to the Duty Engineer and Watch Chief Petty Officer.
• Act as a Watch Maintenance Controller.
• Assist the Trade Chief Petty Officer in co-ordinating the MF760/765.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance on Merlin Mk2

Task allocation and management

Fault diagnosis in avionics

Leadership and communication skills

Problem assessment and solutions

Job description

The Royal Navy is seeking candidates for the ZigZag Career Pathway, an innovative Defence initiative offering fixed term military roles. This opportunity is open to civilians, veterans, and reservists, allowing individuals to apply their skills in a meaningful way.

Key responsibilities include providing specialist advice to the Duty Engineer and acting as a Watch Maintenance Controller. Candidates should have experience with Merlin Mk2 aircraft maintenance and demonstrate strong leadership and problem-solving skills.