Mechanical Senior Supervisor

Morson Edge is currently looking for an experienced and skilled Mechanical Supervisor to support aircraft maintenance operations on RSAF Typhoon aircraft. This is a key leadership role responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising mechanical maintenance activities while ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety, and airworthiness are consistently achieved.

Pay Rate: £351.75 per day (LTD)

Location: Saudi Arabia (Taif)

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and coordinate, in consultation with the SMU Maintenance Manager, Aircraft Team Leader, and Senior Supervisors, all scheduled mechanical maintenance activities on Typhoon aircraft

• Carry out and oversee tasks including disassembly, cleaning, inspection, fault diagnosis, minor rectification, embodiment of modifications, and implementation of STOs and technical instructions

• Prioritise tasks effectively in line with operational requirements and programme demands

• Identify and escalate any issues that may impact the aircraft maintenance programme

• Ensure technical quality and airworthiness standards are maintained in accordance with RSAF/DA approved technical publications, M&CA mandates, and SMU Quality Management Systems

• Verify that all personnel are appropriately authorised, qualified, and competent for assigned tasks

• Conduct independent inspections within trade boundaries

• Maintain high standards of attention to detail and workmanship

• Optimise planning to minimise overtime requirements

Leadership & Supervision:

• Provide appropriate levels of supervision based on team members’ skills and competencies

• Address performance issues in a timely and professional manner

• Manage and support disciplinary matters where required

• Deputise for the Aircraft Team Leader in their absence

• Identify training needs and highlight skill gaps within the team

Operational & Compliance Duties:

• Ensure adherence to sound maintenance practices and accurate documentation procedures

• Maintain housekeeping standards and safe working environments

• Confirm pre-use checks are completed on all equipment

• Ensure availability of serviceable and calibrated test equipment, escalating shortages when necessary

• Raise and monitor demands for replacement parts, identifying critical items that may impact delivery timelines

• Complete all required SMU forms, aircraft documentation, and maintenance records accurately

• Conduct monthly man-hour analysis to monitor workforce utilisation

• Investigate and report on technical issues, incidents, and accidents involving aircraft or personnel

• Support QA investigations and respond to customer enquiries and complaints

• Ensure compliance with SMU Quality Systems and RSAF technical publications

• Maintain validity of all required authorisations and complete mandated training

Qualifications & Experience:

• Completion of a recognised aircraft engineering trade apprenticeship

• NVQ/C&G Level 3 in a relevant technical discipline, or equivalent recognised qualification acceptable to M&CA, or Part 66 License (current or lapsed)

• Minimum of 10 years post-qualification practical experience within an operational flying aircraft environment, or at least 5 years on the same aircraft type

• At least 2 years’ experience in a supervisory or management role within aircraft maintenance

Personal Attributes:

• Strong leadership and organisational skills

• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality

• Effective communication and problem-solving abilities

• Ability to work under pressure and meet operational deadlines

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated aviation professional to take on a critical supervisory role within a high-performance environment.