Senior Aircraft Mechanical Supervisor

Morson Edge is looking for a Senior Aircraft Mechanical Supervisor

Location: RAF Valley, Isle of Anglesey
Position: Permanent
Salary: £37,271.74
Role ID: SF73192

Overview

A leadership role. A respected station. A lifestyle that’s difficult to replicate.

Morson Edge is supporting a leading aerospace client in the recruitment of a Senior Mechanical Supervisor to support Hawk fast jet aircraft maintenance operations at RAF Valley

RAF Valley offers something slightly different from many maintenance environments — operational fast jet work in a setting known for its strong engineering culture, close-knit teams, and genuinely impressive surroundings. Based on the Isle of Anglesey, the station combines frontline aviation activity with a better pace of life outside the gate.

This is a hands-on supervisory role within a structured military aviation environment, leading mechanical maintenance activities while supporting aircraft availability, technical standards, and team performance.

Why RAF Valley?

• Home of UK fast jet pilot training operations
• Strong reputation within military aviation engineering circles
• Coastal location with beaches, outdoor lifestyle, and less congested living
• Well-established service community onsite
• Stable operational environment supporting ongoing aircraft activity
• 36-hour early shift pattern offering better work-life balance than many comparable aviation roles

For many engineers, it’s the sort of site people intend to do “for a couple of years” and end up staying much longer.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise mechanical maintenance activities on aircraft and aircraft components
• Delegate tasks and authorise maintenance activities within defined trade boundaries
• Ensure airworthiness standards and approved maintenance procedures are maintained
• Carry out and oversee fault diagnosis, inspections, repairs, and component replacement
• Monitor maintenance delivery against programme requirements
• Provide technical guidance and leadership to the wider team
• Ensure compliance with approved technical information and safety procedures
• Maintain aviation quality, safety, and regulatory standards
• Support a safe and efficient fast jet maintenance environment

Requirements

• Previous experience supervising mechanical aircraft maintenance activities
• Strong technical competence in aircraft maintenance and fault diagnosis
• Proven leadership experience within a regulated aviation environment
• Good understanding of aviation safety and quality procedures
• Evidence of maintenance currency and recency through logbook records
• Comfortable working within a safety-critical operational setting

Qualifications

• Engineering apprenticeship (Aeronautical or military equivalent preferred)
• City & Guilds 2675 / 2661 in Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance, or equivalent recognised qualification

Key Information

• Permanent opportunity
• 36-hour early shift pattern
• Fast Jet / Military Aviation Maintenance environment
• BPSS clearance eligibility required

A respected role.
A remarkable location.
A station where aviation still feels operational.

If you’re looking for leadership responsibility within a strong engineering environment — without losing balance outside of work — this is one to consider.