Job Description
Morson Edge is looking for a Senior Aircraft Mechanical SupervisorLocation: RAF Valley, Isle of Anglesey Position: Permanent Salary: £37,271.74 Role ID: SF73192Overview 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 ValleyRAF 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 operationsStrong reputation within military aviation engineering circlesCoastal location with beaches, outdoor lifestyle, and less congested livingWell-established service community onsiteStable operational environment supporting ongoing aircraft activity36-hour early shift pattern offering better work-life balance than many comparable aviation rolesFor 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 componentsDelegate tasks and authorise maintenance activities within defined trade boundariesEnsure airworthiness standards and approved maintenance procedures are maintainedCarry out and oversee fault diagnosis, inspections, repairs, and component replacementMonitor maintenance delivery against programme requirementsProvide technical guidance and leadership to the wider teamEnsure compliance with approved technical information and safety proceduresMaintain aviation quality, safety, and regulatory standardsSupport a safe and efficient fast jet maintenance environmentRequirements Previous experience supervising mechanical aircraft maintenance activitiesStrong technical competence in aircraft maintenance and fault diagnosisProven leadership experience within a regulated aviation environmentGood understanding of aviation safety and quality proceduresEvidence of maintenance currency and recency through logbook recordsComfortable working within a safety-critical operational settingQualifications Engineering apprenticeship (Aeronautical or military equivalent preferred)City & Guilds 2675 / 2661 in Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance, or equivalent recognised qualificationKey Information Permanent opportunity36-hour early shift patternFast Jet / Military Aviation Maintenance environmentBPSS clearance eligibility requiredA 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.TPBN1_UKTJ