Mechanical Technician – Aircraft Depth Maintenance
Location: RAF Valley
Position Type: Permanent
Salary: £33,028.88 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Role ID: SF73599
Security Clearance: Must be eligible to obtain and maintain BPSS / SC clearance
The Opportunity
Morson Edge is recruiting for a skilled and motivated Mechanical Technician to support aircraft depth maintenance operations at RAF Valley.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced military aviation environment supporting the continued airworthiness and operational availability of aircraft used in advanced aircrew training.
Working as part of a highly skilled maintenance team, you will gain hands-on experience across aircraft inspections, fault diagnosis, rectification, repair, and functional testing activities within a safety-critical engineering environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Diagnose and rectify faults on aircraft systems, components, and assemblies
* Carry out depth maintenance, inspections, repairs, and modification activities
* Perform functional and system testing in accordance with approved procedures
* Work to approved maintenance documentation and technical data
* Ensure compliance with tooling, calibration, and test equipment control procedures
* Support maintenance delivery in line with operational and programme requirements
* Escalate technical or maintenance issues where appropriate
* Maintain high standards of safety, workmanship, and regulatory compliance
* Collaborate effectively within a multi-disciplined aircraft maintenance team
Candidate Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
* Previous practical engineering or aircraft maintenance experience
* Strong teamwork and communication skills
* The ability to work effectively within a regulated and safety-critical environment
* Confidence using Microsoft systems for maintenance reporting and record management
* Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
* A proactive and safety-focused approach to maintenance activities
Qualifications & Experience
* Completion of an Engineering Apprenticeship, ideally within Aeronautical Engineering or a military equivalent
* City & Guilds 2675 in Aeronautical Engineering & Maintenance, or NVQ Level 3 in a related aeronautical discipline
* Relevant hands-on experience within an engineering or aircraft maintenance environment is advantageous
This role offers the opportunity to work within a highly professional military aviation environment, supporting critical aircraft maintenance operations.
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