Engineering Supervisor (Avionics) (Merlin)

Serco; Helston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days of holidays plus bank holidays

Up to 6% contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts across 1,000 retailers

Job summary

An international aerospace company is seeking a Supervisor in avionics at RNAS Culdrose. This role involves supervising maintenance of Merlin aircraft and ensuring operational airworthiness. Ideal candidates will have supervisory experience, a Service Certificate of Competency, and understanding of aviation standards. The role offers competitive salaries, robust training, and supportive workplace culture, while requiring Baseline Personnel Security Standard clearance. Join us to make impactful solutions in aircraft engineering.

Qualifications

• Experience with Merlin aircraft systems, servicing, and support equipment.
• Understanding of Airworthiness Engineering and Military Aviation Authority (MAA) requirements.
• Strong leadership capabilities and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate maintenance on Merlin aircraft.
• Conduct independent inspections as authorized.
• Ensure compliance with quality manual and safety regulations.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Knowledge of Merlin aircraft systems

Leadership skills

Education

Service Certificate of Competency

Tools

Naval Air Publications

Lean processes

Job description

Location: AESAS – RNAS Culdrose, TR12 7RH

Salary: Competitive salary plus excellent benefits

Schedule: 38 hours per week

Ready to impact a better future?

As a Supervisor in our AESAS team, you’ll help ensure safe, effective and compliant maintenance of the Merlin HM Mk 2 aircraft – supporting essential operations that directly contribute to the Royal Navy’s capability and our positive impact on communities.

You’ll play a key role in maintaining operational airworthiness, guiding colleagues and apprentices, and supporting a highly regulated engineering environment. Your work will help create impactful solutions, build trust with our partners, and help shape a safe and efficient future for aircraft engineering at RNAS Culdrose.

What You’ll Do As a Supervisor (Avionics)

• Carry out maintenance on Merlin aircraft and components in line with published procedures.
• Coordinate and supervise Fitters, Fitters’ Mates and Apprentices, allocating daily workloads as directed by the OST Team Lead.
• Provide second‑signature authorisation for your trade group when required.
• Conduct independent inspections where authorised iaw MAM(P).
• Support the OST Team Lead with operational performance, ensuring efficient, compliant delivery.
• Ensure team members’ training, currency and qualification needs are communicated to the OST Team Lead.
• Work routine days or shift patterns aligned to operational requirements.
• Comply with Serco’s Quality Manual, site regulations, and Health and Safety requirements.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and improved capability for our customers.

Does this sound like you?

You’ll be a great fit for this role if you have:

• A Service Certificate of Competency or completion of the Serco Supervisory Management and Aircraft Documentation Course and CofC Board.
• Supervisory experience and strong working knowledge of Merlin aircraft systems, servicing and support equipment.
• Understanding of Airworthiness Engineering, Military Aviation Authority (MAA) requirements, and rotary wing aviation procedures.
• Experience with Naval Air Publications, C‑IETP, project planning and Lean processes.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to work effectively under pressure to meet operational outputs.

Vetting And Checks

This role requires Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance, which involves verifying your identity, employment history, nationality, and criminal record to meet government security standards. In addition, you will be required to obtain formal Security Clearance (such as CTC or SC), which includes more detailed background checks on employment, criminal record, and financial history to ensure suitability for working in secure environments. Please note that UK residency requirements may apply for certain levels of clearance. You will also complete an Occupational Health Questionnaire so we can identify and provide any support you may need to undertake the role effectively.

Discover all you need to keep growing

We’re one of the top 1% of international employers, so you can have confidence you’ll be part of a highly supportive culture with leaders you can count on to help you achieve your goals. From mentoring and training to our focus on internal progression, we’re proud to offer clear development opportunities – and the support and tools to help you seize them.

What We Offer

• Holidays: 28 days plus bank holidays (and the option to buy up to five additional leave days each year)
• Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Training and development: Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships (including L3 Team Leader and L5 Operations Manager apprenticeships), mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression
• Health and wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off at Serco‑managed leisure centres, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP service
• Discounts: Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
• Employee networks: Our networks support inclusion and connection by providing spaces for collaboration, learning, and belonging. They represent and empower all our colleagues including LGBTQIA+ employees, women, parents and carers, people with disabilities, veterans, and people from all cultural backgrounds.

Let’s impact a better future, together. Apply today.

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At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. As a proud Disability Confident Leader and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard, disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.