Avionic Supervisor

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Avionics Supervisor – Typhoon Programme

Morson Edge is recruiting Avionics Supervisors to support a prestigious defence programme at RAF Coningsby. You'll work side by side with the Royal Air Force, playing a vital role in the maintenance, repair, and upgrade of the UK's state-of-the-art Eurofighter Typhoon fleet.

This is an opportunity to be part of TyTAN (Typhoon Total Availability eNterprise)—a long-term, strategic programme delivering exceptional operational output for the Typhoon Force. You'll be immersed in hands-on work with cutting-edge aerospace technology, collaborating daily with RAF personnel and industry specialists to keep aircraft flying at peak performance.

Location: RAF Coningsby (Onsite) Salary: £44,096+ DOE Shift pay opportunities

Key Responsibilities • Perform detailed maintenance, inspection, and supervisory activities on Typhoon aircraft/components in accordance with approved technical documentation • Diagnose and resolve faults and maintenance issues, including configuration management • Oversee maintenance using approved data and toolsets, providing appropriate supervision and oversight • Ensure accurate and timely documentation; resolve issues with relevant business areas • Lead and manage the workforce day-to-day, ensuring compliance with Company Policies, Quality Management, Health & Safety, and Environmental standards • Deliver outputs that meet airworthiness requirements, prioritising flight safety • Demonstrate flexibility by fulfilling technician and supervisory duties as required, including day/night shifts (with allowances) • Conduct independent inspections, evaluate tasks, and compile Job Inspection Certificates (JICs)

Skills & Experience Essential: • Relevant industry or military-equivalent apprenticeship/qualification (e.g., City & Guilds 2675 or 2661 in Aeronautical Engineering & Maintenance) • Proven supervisory experience in fast-jet aircraft maintenance within a technical aviation environment • Strong understanding of quality procedures, processes, specifications, and Approved Maintenance Organisation standards (MAOS MIL Pt145) • Knowledge of depth maintenance documentation and system enquiries • Demonstrable leadership experience within a maintenance environment

Desirable: • Typhoon Aircraft “Q” qualification

Benefits Alongside a competitive pension scheme, the role offers access to employee share plans and a wide range of discounted health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans, shopping discounts, and eligibility for an annual incentive.

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Location:
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Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Engineering