Mechanical Technician – Aircraft Depth Maintenance

Location: RAF Valley, Isle of Anglesey
Position: Permanent
Salary: £33,028.88 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Reference: SF73599

Overview

Morson Edge is supporting a leading defence aviation organisation in the recruitment of an Aircraft Mechanical Technician to join a highly skilled aircraft maintenance team supporting Hawk aircraft operations at RAF Valley.

Supporting aircraft depth maintenance activities, this role offers the opportunity to develop your engineering skills within a structured, safety-critical environment where quality, teamwork, and technical excellence are at the heart of everything you do.

With a permanent position, a structured four-day working week, and the opportunity to support the UK's military pilot training programme, this role offers a combination of career development, stability, and work-life balance that is increasingly difficult to find elsewhere in the aviation sector.

Why RAF Valley?

Permanent opportunity within a military aviation environment
Four-day working week with long weekends every week
Support Hawk aircraft within the UK's fast jet training programme
Gain hands-on experience within a respected military aviation environment
Join a highly skilled and supportive engineering team
Develop technical expertise across aircraft maintenance and fault diagnosis
Work in a unique coastal location offering an excellent work-life balance
For many engineers, RAF Valley offers something increasingly difficult to find — meaningful aviation work combined with a lifestyle that's hard to match elsewhere in the UK.

Working Pattern

Monday – Wednesday: 07:00 – 17:00
Thursday: 07:00 – 16:30
37.5 hours per week
Enjoy a structured four-day working week, providing a long weekend every week and a better work-life balance than many comparable aviation maintenance environments.

Key Responsibilities

Diagnose and rectify faults on aircraft systems, components, and assemblies
Carry out depth maintenance, inspections, repairs, and modification activities
Perform functional and system testing in accordance with approved procedures
Work to approved maintenance documentation and technical data
Ensure compliance with tooling, calibration, and test equipment control procedures
Support maintenance delivery in line with operational and programme requirements
Escalate technical or maintenance issues where appropriate
Maintain high standards of safety, workmanship, and regulatory compliance
Collaborate effectively within a multi-disciplined aircraft maintenance team
Requirements

Previous practical engineering or aircraft maintenance experience
Strong teamwork and communication skills
Ability to work effectively within a regulated and safety-critical environment
Confidence using Microsoft systems for maintenance reporting and record management
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
Proactive and safety-focused approach to maintenance activities
Qualifications

Completion of an Engineering Apprenticeship, ideally within Aeronautical Engineering or a military equivalent
City & Guilds 2675 in Aeronautical Engineering & Maintenance, or NVQ Level 3 in a related aeronautical discipline
Relevant hands-on experience within an engineering or aircraft maintenance environment is advantageous
Security Requirements

Must be eligible to obtain and maintain BPSS and Security Clearance
Working Environment

RAF Valley offers the opportunity to work in a unique coastal setting while supporting one of the UK's most important military aviation programmes.

Military aviation and aircraft depth maintenance environment
Structured engineering team supporting operational aircraft maintenance activities
Strong engineering culture with ongoing development opportunities
Opportunity to develop technical expertise within a respected defence aviation programme
Key Information

Role: Mechanical Technician – Aircraft Depth Maintenance
Location: RAF Valley, Isle of Anglesey
Salary: £33,028.88 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Aircraft: Hawk
Environment: Military Aviation / Depth Maintenance
Security Clearance: BPSS and SC eligibility required
Ready for Your Next Move?

If you're looking to develop your aircraft maintenance career within a respected military aviation environment, this is an excellent opportunity to join a professional engineering team supporting operational aircraft activity at RAF Valley.

If you are interested, please send a CV to  or apply directly