Mechanical Technician – Aircraft Depth Maintenance
Location: RAF Valley
Position Type: Permanent
Salary: 33,028.88 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Role ID: SF73599
Security Clearance: Must be eligible to obtain and maintain BPSS / SC clearance
The Opportunity
Morson Edge is recruiting for a skilled and motivated Mechanical Technician to support aircraft depth maintenance operations at RAF Valley.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced military aviation environment supporting the continued airworthiness and operational availability of aircraft used in advanced aircrew training.
Working as part of a highly skilled maintenance team, you will gain hands-on experience across aircraft inspections, fault diagnosis, rectification, repair, and functional testing activities within a safety-critical engineering environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Diagnose and rectify faults on aircraft systems, components, and assemblies
- Carry out depth maintenance, inspections, repairs, and modification activities
- Perform functional and system testing in accordance with approved procedures
- Work to approved maintenance documentation and technical data
- Ensure compliance with tooling, calibration, and test equipment control procedures
- Support maintenance delivery in line with operational and programme requirements
- Escalate technical or maintenance issues where appropriate
- Maintain high standards of safety, workmanship, and regulatory compliance
- Collaborate effectively within a multi-disciplined aircraft maintenance team
Candidate Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
- Previous practical engineering or aircraft maintenance experience
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- The ability to work effectively within a regulated and safety-critical environment
- Confidence using Microsoft systems for maintenance reporting and record management
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
- A proactive and safety-focused approach to maintenance activities
Qualifications & Experience
- Completion of an Engineering Apprenticeship, ideally within Aeronautical Engineering or a military equivalent
- City & Guilds 2675 in Aeronautical Engineering & Maintenance, or NVQ Level 3 in a related aeronautical discipline
- Relevant hands-on experience within an engineering or aircraft maintenance environment is advantageous
This role offers the opportunity to work within a highly professional military aviation environment, supporting critical aircraft maintenance operations. If you are looking for a new opportunitty, then apply here for email a CV to: Majada.khatunmorson.edge.com or call on 0161 829 3970
