Avionic Supervisor

Morson Technical Services are currently seeking an Avionic Supervisor to join our WCM team at RNAS Yeovilton, this will be working a shifts routine on a permanent basis.  

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Our (WCM) Wildcat Contractor Maintenance team maintain 7 Wildcat Helicopters to support the Army Air Corp pilot training squadron at RNAS Yeovilton. Delivering seven, 2 hour sorties a day, the team are split into two shifts and cover night flying requirements too. The teams ensure scheduled maintenance is up to date, diagnose faults on the line and deal with any emergent repairs to sustain flying capability.

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.

Job Purpose –

• 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 programme and reading disseminated information.
• Aircraft maintenance within trade, as tasked by the Controllers and in accordance with published Procedures and Instructions.
• Completing GOLDesp procedures IAW Wildcat Maintenance Support WMS OP 408 and JAP(D) 100A-0409-01 series of publications.
• Observing authorised tool control procedures (WMS OP 502) when carrying out maintenance work on aircraft and aircraft associated bay work.
• Supervision of Technicians/Apprentices.
• Operation and maintenance of AGE and Hangar facilities as directed.
• Preparation of aircraft for road or air transportation if required.
• Participation in exercise detachments and aircraft recovery operations as required.
• Carrying out independent inspections where authorised in accordance with MAM-P and IAW individual REA.
• Any other aircraft or aircraft support related tasks as directed by the appropriate Manager.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience –

• Must have served an aeronautical engineering apprenticeship or Service equivalent Trade Training.
• Must possess a thorough knowledge of UK Military Aircraft documentation procedures.
• Current and competent in the use of GOLDesp.

Package/ Benefits –

• Starting salary £37,100.66 rising to £38,100.66 per annum upon completion of six-month probation.
• Plus a shift allowance of 15%
• Possible banding allowance of £1,000 per annum when holding specific additional authorisations
• Discretionary bonus based on team KPI achievement £155 a quarter / £620 per annum
• Holiday – 5 weeks, 25 days a year (rising to 26 days after 5 years’ service) plus bank holidays from 1st January to 31st December annually
• Company Pension Scheme

If this of interest please apply today, or alternatively contact Oliver Beaumont on 01935403242 or oliver.beaumont@morson.com