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.