Off Aircraft Maintenance Technician (Weapons)
2 Days Old
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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- Location:
- Gb
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Engineering