Mechanical Supervisor

• Prioritise safety in all activities, ensuring compliance with company Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) standards, procedures, and safe systems of work.
• Support the maintenance, certification, and overall operational performance of aircraft and associated equipment as delegated by the Crew Chief.
• Promote a positive safety culture, encouraging the reporting of occurrences and supporting a "Just Culture" approach.
• Carry out and supervise aircraft maintenance activities in accordance with regulatory requirements, maintenance manuals, and company procedures.
• Support aircraft operations and maintenance at both the main operating base and deployed locations worldwide.
• Supervise aircraft ground movements where authorised and required.
• Ensure maintenance tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and to the required quality standards, including certification of work performed.
• Maintain accurate and timely completion of all maintenance and aircraft documentation.
• Coordinate engineering activities to ensure operational targets and budget requirements are achieved.
• Monitor team performance and provide feedback to the Crew Chief to support continuous improvement.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards within all work areas.
• Assist the Crew Chief with day-to-day team management, task prioritisation, scheduling, and staff development.
• Act as Deputy to the Crew Chief when required.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with customers, stakeholders, and colleagues.
• Maintain personal authorisations, licences, and competencies to ensure ongoing regulatory compliance.
• Undertake any additional duties appropriate to the role as directed by the Crew Chief or Chief Engineer.

Essential

• Minimum of 5 years' experience within an aircraft maintenance environment.
• At least 3 years' experience working on fast jet aircraft.
• Experience within aircraft line, base, or workshop maintenance environments.
• Proven experience in a supervisory role within a military or civil aviation maintenance setting.
• Strong knowledge of aircraft maintenance regulatory requirements.
• Company Authorisations and/or an unrestricted CAA Part-66 B1 Licence with relevant type ratings.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver work to deadlines while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Desirable

• Experience working within a continuous improvement environment or on improvement projects.
• Formal project management or change management experience.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong leadership and team supervision abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders.
• Customer-focused approach with a commitment to delivering high standards of service.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and confident in decision-making.
• Ability to motivate others and support positive organisational change.
• Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Committed to company values and maintaining professional standards at all times.
• Medically fit to undertake engineering duties, including deployment and detached working.
• Willingness to work shift patterns in line with operational requirements.
• Able to obtain and maintain the security clearance required to meet current UK and ITAR regulations.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills with a focus on achieving operational objectives.