Avionics Supervisor

Morson Group; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 174,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Edge is seeking an SMU Avionic Technician Supervisor to support the Typhoon aircraft programme in Saudi Arabia. This high‑responsibility position requires strong leadership and in‑depth technical expertise within a defence aviation environment.

You’ll oversee scheduled avionic maintenance on Typhoon aircraft, supervising technicians, ensuring compliance with airworthiness and regulatory standards, and maintaining documentation. A senior role with long‑term potential.

Qualifications

• Recognised aircraft engineering apprenticeship.
• NVQ/ONC/OND/BTEC in relevant discipline or equivalent.
• Part 66 Licence (current or lapsed) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled avionic maintenance on Typhoon aircraft.
• Supervise technicians during daily maintenance activities.
• Hold Second Signature responsibilities and verify work.
• Raise and manage independent inspections as required.
• Conduct daily inspections to meet programmed schedules.
• Support fault diagnosis, recovery, and component replacement.
• Maintain aircraft airworthiness standards and documentation.
• Ensure housekeeping and FOD control standards.
• Identify training needs and raise capability gaps.
• Assist QA with customer inquiries and investigations.
• Maintain all mandatory training and authorisations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Aircraft engineering apprenticeship

NVQ / ONC / OND / BTEC in relevant discipline

Part 66 Licence

Job description

Morson Edge is looking for an SMU Avionic Technician Supervisor

Location: Saudi Arabia
Contract: OngoingRate: £315 per day Ltd

Overview

A senior post. A specialist programme. A role with authority.

Morson Edge is recruiting an experienced SMU Avionic Technician Supervisor to support the Typhoon aircraft programme in Saudi Arabia. This is a high-responsibility opportunity within a respected defence aviation environment, suited to proven supervisors who understand both technical standards and team leadership.

You’ll be joining a structured operation where airworthiness, accountability, and experience matter every day.

The Role

You will carry out scheduled avionic maintenance on Typhoon aircraft while supervising personnel and ensuring all work is completed to the required technical and regulatory standards.

Duties include inspections, modification embodiment, removal, installation, testing, fault diagnosis, system recovery, and second-signature responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled avionic maintenance on Typhoon aircraft
• Supervise technicians within daily maintenance activities
• Hold Second Signature responsibilities and verify work accuracy/compliance
• Raise and manage independent inspections as required
• Conduct daily inspections to maintain programmed schedules
• Support fault diagnosis, recovery, and component replacement activities
• Ensure technical quality and aircraft airworthiness standards are maintained
• Complete aircraft forms, records, and maintenance documentation
• Support housekeeping, cleanliness, and FOD control standards
• Highlight capability gaps or training needs to Team Leaders
• Assist QA with customer enquiries and complaint investigations
• Maintain all mandatory training and authorisations

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Recognised aircraft engineering trade apprenticeship
• NVQ / ONC / OND / BTEC in a relevant discipline, or equivalent acceptable qualification
  OR
• Part 66 Licence (current or lapsed) or equivalent acceptable licence

Experience:

• Minimum 7 years post-qualification practical maintenance experience within an operational flying aircraft environment supported by formal training
  OR
• Minimum 3 years on the same aircraft type

Additional:

• Relevant equipment-specific type training or Typhoon Q Course preferred
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Proven understanding of airworthiness and quality systems

The Setting

• Major Typhoon support programme in Saudi Arabia
• Senior-level responsibility within a structured operation
• Professional team environment with clear standards
• Long-term contract potential on a premier aircraft platform

A senior step.
A serious setting.A contract where experience carries weight.

If you’re an avionic supervisor looking for something substantial, respected, and properly rewarding — this is one to consider.