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Aircraft Engineering Supervisors (Mechanical and Avionics) Wildcat Competitive salary plus benefits Full time/Permanent - 38 or 40 hours per week contracts available, working day shifts Are you looking to develop a career in Aviation supporting the Royal Navy? Do you have hands on Aircraft experience, if so we would love to hear from you. About the Role: Are you an experienced aircraft engineering professional with a strong background in rotary military aviation? Our client is seeking dedicated and skilled Supervisors to join their team supporting the Wildcat Maritime Force at RNAS Yeovilton. This is a key role within our client's Defence division, providing essential maintenance and operational support to 815 and 825 Naval Air Squadrons. As a Supervisor, you will coordinate and oversee daily engineering activities, ensuring compliance with MOD, RN, and our client's standards. You'll play a vital part in maintaining aircraft airworthiness, mentoring technicians, and driving continuous improvement in a highly regulated environment. The Ideal Candidate: Experience: Previous working experiemce on Wildcat/Lynx or rotary military aircraft within the last 24 months. Previous supervisory experience in aircraft engineering. Skills: Strong leadership and team management capabilities. Excellent understanding of Wildcat aircraft systems and support equipment. Proficient in Health & Safety, COSHH, and quality assurance practices. Skilled in project planning, lean operations, and engineering asset management systems. Effective communicator with a collaborative approach to stakeholder engagement. Qualifications: Service Certificate of Competency (CoC) or ability to complete CoC Supervisory Management and Aircraft Documentation Course within 3 months. Completed or able to complete a Maintenance Human Factors Course. Thorough understanding of MAOS Military Regulations Part 145 and rotary wing military aviation procedures. Key Responsibilities: Supervise and allocate daily workloads for engineering teams. Ensure all contracted tasks are completed in line with MOD/RN and Our client policies. Conduct inspections and provide second signature authorisation within trade group. Support training, mentoring, and development of team members. Monitor and report safety, quality, and compliance issues. Promote continuous improvement and innovation in service delivery. Maintain operational performance and regulatory compliance. Represent our client professionally in all internal and external interactions. Apply Now. Join a team that values professionalism, safety, and operational excellence. Submit your application today and contribute to our client's mission in supporting the Royal Navy's Wildcat Maritime Force.

Morson Technical Services are currently seeking a Aircraft Workshops Supervisor to be based permanently at RNAS Yeovilton within the Wildcat Base Maintenance Bay. ABOUT Our Base Maintenance Bays team are responsible for repairing and rectifying components to support the Wildcat and Merlin squadrons at RNAS Yeovilton. Comprising mechanical workshops, spray bay, avionics workshops, sheet metal and machine shop the teams provide spares to maintain the health of the Fleet. Our Morson employees at RNAS Yeovilton are supported by our onsite HR Team, we help you explore your passions and unlock your true potential. Our people are the heart of our business, and we provide the learning and the tools to help you take your career to the next level. PURPOSE/ REQUIREMENTS To carry out the role of Supervisor in the Wildcat Base Maintenance Bays (WBMB) or at other Units as directed. To hold authorisations to the minimum level required by WMS, this is to include second signature within own trade group as detailed in OP 1103 and IAW individual Record of Engineering Authorisations (REA). Maintain technical currency and authorisation through the training program and reading disseminated information. To carry out tasks in a supervisory role within the WBMB or at other Units as directed. To supervise the servicing, repair, modification, functional testing, general husbandry and rectification of the components maintained within WBMB or at other Units as directed, co-ordinating the maintenance requirements for such equipment, prioritising the work accordingly in liaison with the WIST Front desk and Workshop Controller. Investigating repair solutions for equipment/components where no repair exists. To liaise with Squadrons, Tech Support Cells and other departments to ensure efficient repair of components. Supervise the custody and accounting of all Bay stores, organising issues and returns in liaison with the WMS Storekeeper. Hold or act as Deputy AinU holder as required. To carry out fault diagnosis and examination using precision instruments and test equipment. Carry out maintenance within trade in accordance with published procedures and instructions. To supervise the custody and accounting of all Bay stores and to organise issues and returns. To have a working knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act, including COSHH. Completing GOLDesp procedures IAW Wildcat Maintenance Support (WMS OP 408) and JAP(D) 100A-0409-01 series of publications. Ensure correct tool control procedures (WMS OP 502) are adhered to when carrying out maintenance during the course of the working day. Supervision of Technicians. Carrying out independent inspections where authorised (WMS OP 451). To specify the extent of the independent inspections for correct assembly and functional test in source trade as required. Carry out Workshop secondary support roles as required. Any other Aircraft support related tasks as directed by the appropriate Manager/ Workshop Controller KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Must have served an aeronautical engineering apprenticeship or Service equivalent trade training. Ideally must have had a minimum of 4 years Military Aircraft Engineering experience, including 1 year in a supervisory position or civilian equivalent. Must possess a thorough knowledge of UK military aircraft documentation procedures. Have a detailed knowledge of GOLDesp to Custodian level and have competency to hold access level 5 Ability to work to aircraft/component drawings using specialist skills i.e. hydraulic schematics. A working knowledge of COSHH and Risk Assessments. If this is of interest please apply today or alternatively contact Oliver Beaumont directly on (phone number removed) or (url removed)

Are you an experienced Avionics Technician? Our client are a leading aerospace business with a focus on innovation, performance and integrity. They are Europe's leading independent overhaul and repair facility for more than 60 years. The company has a solid reputation in the aerospace industry for providing a broad range of services to international and regional airlines, helicopter operators and airframe manufacturers. Avionics Technician Southall Permanent Global aerospace business Avionics Technician Scope of Role: To repair and overhaul a wide range of aircraft components. Electromechanical and electronic components. Experience of testing, fault finding and repairing is essential. Main Duties/Responsibilities: Undertake precise mechanical work and electronics repair including through hole and surface mounted components. Complete fault finding, repair and testing process using specialised and general-purpose test equipment Undertake work in accordance with the manufacture's component maintenance manual and regulatory approvals and the company's quality system. Complete accurate and legible repair records and ensure they are filed in a timely manner. Maintain an agreed level of quality and cost effectiveness, ensuring accuracy and safety standards are met. Keep abreast of company working practices and procedures. Undertake cross-training in other technical areas in line with the requirements of the business. ESSENTIAL: Understanding of policies and procedures; proven ability to communicate, lead and successfully deliver improvement initiatives IS09001:2015/AS9100/AS9110 experience would be desirable Ability to work well in multidiscipline/cross-functional teams Strong analytical, administrative and organization skills and excellent attention to detail Innovative and enthusiastic Ability to work under pressure, to tight deadlines and multi-task Security clearance will need to be obtainable DESIREABLE Aircraft Engineering Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology Experience working in EASA 145 maintenance organisation and understanding of the regulations. Good understanding of aircraft component maintenance principles and system avionic Details / Benefits Monday - Thursday 8am - 4pm Friday 8am - 3.30pm Salary: dependent on experience Overtime: Available at 1.5x Monday to Saturday and 2x on Sunday 25 days holiday + bank holidays Life assurance x4 Free parking Wellness breakfasts Pension - you pay in 3% the company will put in 6%

Job Title: Avionic Technician Location: RAF Coningsby (Onsite) Salary: £40,087+ depending on skills and experience. Shift Pay opportunities The Typhoon Maintenance Facility (TMF) team: As an Avionics Technician, you'll work side by side with the Royal Air Force (RAF), playing a crucial part in the maintenance, repair, and upgrade of the UK's state-of-the-art Typhoon fighter jet fleet. This isn't just a job, it's your chance to be part of TyTAN (Typhoon Total Availability eNterprise), a strategic, long-term collaboration between BAE Systems, DE&S, and the RAF, focused on one clear mission: delivering unmatched operational output for the Typhoon Force. You'll be immersed in hands-on work with cutting-edge aerospace technology, supporting one of the world's most advanced Fast Jet platforms. Every day, you'll collaborate with expert RAF personnel and industry professionals to keep the Typhoon flying at peak performance. If you're ready to make a real impact, contribute to UK national defence, and grow your career in a dynamic, future-facing environment, we want to hear from you. What you'll be doing: Conducting maintenance, from stripping through to installation, and inspections on aircraft avionic assemblies, components, and installations during scheduled servicing, repairs, and upgrades, while ensuring all tasks are performed in accordance with design specifications and applicable technical documentation Acting as a first or second signatory, enabling you to perform the duties of a qualified Technician Confidently following approved maintenance instructions and schedules to carry out both planned and unplanned tasks Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, completing necessary paperwork, and preparing work for inspection Following diagnostic procedures effectively and providing on-the-job training and guidance to team members Your skills and experiences: Essential: Completion of a relevant industry or military-equivalent apprenticeship/qualification (e.g., City & Guilds 2675 or 2661 in Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance), or equivalent, with recent experience in Fast Jet aircraft maintenance within a technical aviation environment Proven knowledge and understanding of quality procedures, processes, specifications, and Approved Maintenance Organisation standards (MAOS MIL Pt145) Knowledge of Depth Maintenance documentation and resolving and raising system enquiries Desirable: Typhoon Aircraft "Q" qualification Experience in supervision and leadership Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 24th October 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Job Title: Avionic Supervisor Location: RAF Coningsby (Onsite) Salary: £44,096+ depending on skills and experience. Shift Pay opportunities The Typhoon Maintenance Facility (TMF) team: As an Avionics Supervisor, you'll work side by side with the Royal Air Force (RAF), playing a crucial part in the maintenance, repair, and upgrade of the UK's state-of-the-art Typhoon fighter jet fleet. This isn't just a job, it's your chance to be part of TyTAN (Typhoon Total Availability eNterprise), a strategic, long-term collaboration between BAE Systems, DE&S, and the RAF, focused on one clear mission: delivering unmatched operational output for the Typhoon Force. You'll be immersed in hands-on work with cutting-edge aerospace technology, supporting one of the world's most advanced Fast Jet platforms. Every day, you'll collaborate with expert RAF personnel and industry professionals to keep the Typhoon flying at peak performance. If you're ready to make a real impact, contribute to UK national defence, and grow your career in a dynamic, future-facing environment, we want to hear from you. What you'll be doing: Performing detailed maintenance, inspection, and supervisory tasks on Typhoon aircraft or aircraft components, ensuring all work is completed in line with relevant approved technical documentation. Diagnosing and resolving faults and maintenance issues, including configuration management Overseeing maintenance tasks in accordance with approved data and toolsets, providing the appropriate levels of supervision and oversight. Ensuring accurate documentation for all maintenance activities and promptly addressing any issues with relevant business areas Leading and managing the combined team workforce on a day-to-day basis, ensuring full compliance with Company Policies, Quality Management, Health & Safety, and Environmental Protection standards, supporting and promoting career growth and personal development Ensuring all deliverables meet required airworthiness standards, prioritising flight safety and full compliance with the airworthiness framework Demonstrating flexibility and a proactive approach by fulfilling both technician and supervisory duties as needed, and supporting night and day shifts as required (with associated pay allowances) Performing independent inspections, evaluating tasks, and compiling Job Inspection Certificates (JICs) as directed by the Team or Phase Leader Your skills and experiences: Essential Completion of a relevant industry or military-equivalent apprenticeship/qualification (e.g., City & Guilds 2675 or 2661 in Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance), or equivalent, with proven supervisory experience in Fast Jet aircraft maintenance within a technical aviation environment Proven knowledge and understanding of quality procedures, processes, specifications, and Approved Maintenance Organisation standards (MAOS MIL Pt145) Knowledge of Depth Maintenance documentation and resolving and raising system enquiries Leadership experience within a maintenance environment Desirable Typhoon Aircraft "Q" qualification Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 24th October 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Avionic Technician - Competitive Umbrella Rate - 16-month contract - Inside IR35 - Aberporth/Wales - SC Clearance needed Person Specification The Avionic Technician will support an existing UAV programme with testing and flight operations from a test airport site in Wales. Focused on a 16-month contract starting in November, the Avionics technician will join an existing Operations Team and be responsible for: Preparing the UAV system for flight Preparation, airfield for launch and recovery of the products Conducting any troubleshooting activity, including Preventative Maintenance (PM) and Corrective Maintenance (CM). Duties and Tasks Maintenance of avionics and electronic components within the boundaries of the product Undertake maintenance procedures, as defined within the Aircraft Data Set (ADS Maintenance of Ground Support Equipment (GSE). Troubleshooting via Built in Test (BIT). Troubleshooting via Flight Line Support Command Unit (FLSCU). Troubleshooting via Portable Air Test Equipment (PATE). Maintenance using Test Equipment. Replacement of faulty LRUs Preparation of UAV for flight Preparation of GCS for flight Perform deployment, pre-flight checks and end of mission tasks Preparation of airfield for launch and recovery of UAV Preparation of runway strip for UAV take off and recovery UAV towing and airstrip activities UAV Handling, cleaning, visual inspection, fuel and oil replenishment Perform UAV post flight handling activities Post flight routine data recording downloads Collaborate with a small team, certifying colleagues with supervisory responsibilities and completing and certifying any relevant documentation for work carried out Conduct and certify independent inspections Undertake Logbook and documentation management Maintain the Software Library as a secondary duty Conduct tasks orientated with Cryptographic material Skills:• Ability to work within defined compliance and processing structures• Clear and concise communication skills• Effective stakeholder management skills• Good team workings skills and ability to motivate effectively• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office packages• Strong attention to detail and ability to work to high levels of accuracy• Strong organisational skills Knowledge:• A profound understanding of F700 Series and the use of Aircraft Data Sets• An understanding of GOLDesp and RESOLVE management tools would be desirable• An understanding of airfield, flight line and runway operations• Attainment of 'signatory authorisations' within the MAA authorisation structure• Demonstratable experience in a similar role within a military or civilian aviation discipline, preferable aerospace• Knowledge of avionic first- and second-line maintenance Conduct and Behaviours:• Ability to work independently as well as being a team player• Ability to manually handle loads within Health & Safety limits• A positive 'can do' attitude with the ability to deliver exceptional customer service• Creative and resourceful under pressure• Forward thinking• Flexibility on occasion will be required to support the customer needs• Prioritise and delegate workload with minimal supervision, in order to meet deadlines• Resilient and self-motivated• Willingness and ability to travel to overseas and in the UK occasionally - but on a limited basis Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

Avionic Technician - Competitive Umbrella Rate - 16-month contract - Inside IR35 - Aberporth/Wales - SC Clearance needed Person Specification The Avionic Technician will support an existing UAV programme with testing and flight operations from a test airport site in Wales. Focused on a 16-month contract starting in November, the Avionics technician will join an existing Operations Team and be responsible for: Preparing the UAV system for flight Preparation, airfield for launch and recovery of the products Conducting any troubleshooting activity, including Preventative Maintenance (PM) and Corrective Maintenance (CM). Duties and Tasks Maintenance of avionics and electronic components within the boundaries of the product Undertake maintenance procedures, as defined within the Aircraft Data Set (ADS Maintenance of Ground Support Equipment (GSE). Troubleshooting via Built in Test (BIT). Troubleshooting via Flight Line Support Command Unit (FLSCU). Troubleshooting via Portable Air Test Equipment (PATE). Maintenance using Test Equipment. Replacement of faulty LRUs Preparation of UAV for flight Preparation of GCS for flight Perform deployment, pre-flight checks and end of mission tasks Preparation of airfield for launch and recovery of UAV Preparation of runway strip for UAV take off and recovery UAV towing and airstrip activities UAV Handling, cleaning, visual inspection, fuel and oil replenishment Perform UAV post flight handling activities Post flight routine data recording downloads Collaborate with a small team, certifying colleagues with supervisory responsibilities and completing and certifying any relevant documentation for work carried out Conduct and certify independent inspections Undertake Logbook and documentation management Maintain the Software Library as a secondary duty Conduct tasks orientated with Cryptographic material Skills: • Ability to work within defined compliance and processing structures• Clear and concise communication skills• Effective stakeholder management skills• Good team workings skills and ability to motivate effectively• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office packages• Strong attention to detail and ability to work to high levels of accuracy• Strong organisational skills Knowledge: • A profound understanding of F700 Series and the use of Aircraft Data Sets• An understanding of GOLDesp and RESOLVE management tools would be desirable• An understanding of airfield, flight line and runway operations• Attainment of 'signatory authorisations' within the MAA authorisation structure• Demonstratable experience in a similar role within a military or civilian aviation discipline, preferable aerospace• Knowledge of avionic first- and second-line maintenance Conduct and Behaviours: • Ability to work independently as well as being a team player• Ability to manually handle loads within Health & Safety limits• A positive 'can do' attitude with the ability to deliver exceptional customer service• Creative and resourceful under pressure• Forward thinking• Flexibility on occasion will be required to support the customer needs• Prioritise and delegate workload with minimal supervision, in order to meet deadlines• Resilient and self-motivated• Willingness and ability to travel to overseas and in the UK occasionally - but on a limited basis Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.