Aircraft Senior Supervisor Mechanical

**Aircraft Engineering Senior Supervisor
RAF Syerston, Newark on Trent, NG23 5NN
Full time, 39 hours
Permanent
£29,393 per annum plus a generous allowance following probation and competency assessment**
Here at Serco we support the development of the RAF’s next generation of aircrew, engineers and air traffic controllers through our unique contract with the Air Cadet organisation. We maintain and manage their fleet of gliders, and as our Senior Supervisoryou’ll play a key role in keeping these aircraft operational and in the air.

Based at RAF’s Central Gliding School you’ll lead and manage teams carrying out maintenance on Glider aircraft at the base and around the country. As part of the role you’ll carry out the duties of Certifying Staff in accordance with Military Aviation AuthorityRegulatory Publication Regulatory Article 4801 and Part 145. No two days are the same and you’ll enjoy a role that is full of variety and challenge.

You’ll be a key member of our dedicated aviation team. We’re a close-knit team of professionals who actively support each other - and as well as ongoing career progression and development we can offer flexible working arrangements and an early finish on a Friday.

**What you need to do the role**

The members of our team come from both a military and civilian background. To meet the qualification and experience requirements of the role, we require our Senior Supervisors to meet one of the following: Be appropriately experienced and have completed, asa minimum, MOD Phase 2 technical training, or appropriate experience and suitable equivalent civilian training. You’ll also need to demonstrate that you have held authority or potential to sign for independent Inspection (Military) or duplicate inspections(Civilian). Furthermore, you will need to have working knowledge of military or civilian aircraft maintenance documentation and publications.
Because the aircraft are stationed around the UK you’ll not only need to travel away, which may involve several overnight stays, but you must also hold a full driving licence. You’ll also need to be medically fit to work in an aircraft engineering environment,with manual handling and aircraft rigging and de-rigging (physically demanding) as part of the job.

**Why Serco**
- Meaningful and vital work: The Air Cadets rely on us to keep their aircraft in the air and in great working condition - helping to develop the RAF’s next generation of skilled personnel.
- Great people: You’ll receive all the benefits of being part of a large corporation - whilst still enjoying the close-knit nature of our team where all individuals feel supported.

**What we offer**
- £29,393 per annum
- Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
- Serco discounts which include cinema, merlin entertainment and online shopping discounts, cycle to work scheme and discounts on mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships.
- A safe and supportive culture
- Interesting and enjoyable work
- A company passionate about diversity and inclusion
- Committed to professional and personal development with a wide range of training and coaching opportunities to expand your capabilities

**About Serco**

At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services.We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public servicesaround the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.

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We’re a Disability Confident employer and are committed to equal opportunities. If you have any additional queries, requirements or you need more time to apply, then please contact our recruitment team directly on. Disabled applicants who meet the minimumcriteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.

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**About Serco**

At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services.We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public servicesaround the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.

**Apply