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.

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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. xwzovoh

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