Aircraft Mechanical Supervisor (Hawk Programme - RAF Valley)

Join a military aviation team supporting Hawk aircraft depth maintenance at RAF Valley. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced aircraft engineer or supervisor looking to combine hands-on engineering with leadership responsibility within a highly respected defence aviation programme.

Why Apply?

? Permanent position supporting Hawk aircraft within a military aviation environment
? 4-day working week
? Opportunity to supervise and lead aircraft maintenance activities
? Support the RAF's fast-jet training programme
? Develop your technical and leadership experience
? Support operational aircraft maintenance at RAF Valley

Shift Pattern

Monday – Wednesday: 07:00 – 17:00
Thursday: 07:00 – 16:30

Enjoy a long weekend every week with a structured 4-day working pattern.

Key Responsibilities

Undertake and supervise aircraft depth maintenance and diagnostic activities
Carry out inspections, repairs, modifications, and system testing
Analyse and diagnose faults on aircraft systems and components
Support maintenance delivery against operational and programme requirements
Provide technical leadership and support to maintenance technicians
Promote best practice and a proactive maintenance culture within the team
Carry out compliance-related support activities including tooling control and oversight checks
Ensure all maintenance activities comply with approved procedures and MOE requirements
Maintain high standards of workmanship, safety, and regulatory compliance

Essential Skills & Experience

Previous hands-on aircraft engineering or mechanical maintenance experience
Strong engineering knowledge and fault diagnostic capability
Experience working within safety-critical or regulated maintenance environments
Ability to lead, influence, and support maintenance personnel
Strong communication, organisational, and time management skills
Commitment to high standards of safety, quality, and professional conduct
Eligible to obtain and maintain BPSS and SC Security Clearance

Qualifications

Completion of a recognised Engineering Apprenticeship, ideally Aeronautical Engineering or military equivalent
City & Guilds 2675 Aeronautical Engineering & Maintenance or NVQ Level 3 in an Aeronautical discipline
Aircraft platform training relevant to the fleet
Trade Principles training and strong IT competency

Working Environment

Located on the Isle of Anglesey, RAF Valley offers the opportunity to work in a unique coastal setting while supporting one of the UK's most important military aviation programmes.Military aviation and aircraft depth maintenance environment
Structured engineering team supporting operational aircraft maintenance activities
Excellent opportunity to develop supervisory and technical leadership experience within a highly respected aviation programme

Ready for Your Next Step?

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled aviation professional looking to take the next step into a supervisory role within a dynamic and safety-critical military aviation environment.

If you're an experienced aircraft engineer ready to step into a supervisory position—or an existing supervisor looking for a new challenge within military aviation—we'd like to hear from you
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed