Off-Aircraft Maintenance Technician (Weapons)
Recruiter: Morson Edge
Location: RAF Coningsby, Lincolnshire
Contract Type: Contract
Contract Duration: 12-month initial contract
Rate: £23.38 PAYE / £31.34 Umbrella
Clearance: SC Security Clearance required
Morson Edge are recruiting for an experienced Off-Aircraft Maintenance Technician (Weapons) to support a major Typhoon weapons support programme at RAF Coningsby. The role is based within the Off-Aircraft Weapons Maintenance Bays and focuses on the maintenance, repair, and testing of Aircraft Role Equipment to ensure airworthy and compliant outputs.
This position operates within a governed and regulated MRP Part 145 approved organisation and is well suited to an experienced Aircraft Armament / Weapons Technician with a strong safety mindset and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
* Maintain, repair, and test Aircraft Role Equipment in accordance with approved technical data and regulatory requirements
* Ensure all Part 145 maintenance activities are accurately documented, maintaining airworthiness records across IT and paper-based systems
* Meet delivery targets and understand how individual performance contributes to continuing airworthiness
* Maintain personal task competencies to support workshop capability and resilience
* Comply with the Part 145 MOE, associated procedures, and applicable organisational standards
* Apply Human Factors, Error Management, and Safety Management System principles to all maintenance activities
* Diagnose faults, follow structured diagnostic procedures, and support less experienced team members where required
* Support regulatory-driven changes, audits, and assurance activities
* Actively contribute to Continuous Improvement initiatives to enhance workshop performance
Essential Skills & Experience
* Minimum 2 years' experience within a MRP Part 145 Component Maintenance Organisation in the last 5 years
* Experienced and competent Aircraft Armament / Weapons Technician
* Strong understanding of Continuing Airworthiness and Part 145 regulatory requirements
* Ability to work independently using approved technical instructions and maintenance data
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Confident IT user, including MS Office and maintenance recording systems
* Flexible, proactive, and team-oriented approach
* Be able to obtain SC Clearance
Desirable Experience
* Previous experience working on Typhoon components or role equipment
* Experience using Maintenix or similar maintenance recording systems
* Familiarity with IMS, ESS, and Certificates of Component Release
Qualifications
* Completion of a recognised Engineering Apprenticeship (e.g. City & Guilds 2675 or 2661) in Aeronautical Engineering & Maintenance
* Or military equivalent qualifications
What's on Offer
* 12-month initial contract with potential for extension
* Competitive contract rates (£23.38 PAYE / £31.34 Umbrella)
* Opportunity to work on a front-line fast jet support programme
* Regulated Part 145 maintenance environment
* Structured training on specialist equipment
* Professional team environment with strong safety and quality focus
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