Aircraft Engineering Mechanical Supervisor (Merlin)

Posted 18 November 2025
Salary Salary to be discussed on application
LocationHelston
Job type Permanent
Discipline Aviation Recruitment
ReferenceJ60581/ACMECHENGRSPVR/MERLIN/Helston/TEL

Job description

​MPI have a requirement for Aircraft Engineering Mechanical Supervisors with Merlin experience

The roles will be based at RNAS Culdrose, Helston TR12 7RH

Competitive salary to be discussed on application.

38 hours per week, Monday to Friday, day shifts

 Our client is proud to support the IMOS (Integrated Merlin Operational Support) and the AESAS (Aircraft Engineering Support and Aviation Support) at RNAS Culdrose, delivering activities ranging from the repair and maintenance of military aircraft to off-aircraft support services. Culdrose is one of the Navy`s two principal air bases, and one of the busiest military airfields in the UK.

Our Aircraft Engineers will support Aircraft Engineering services at RNAS Culdrose across both AESAS and IMOS Contracts, supporting operational deliverables and interfaces in a highly regulated environment.

 

What you'll need:

A few years working in an airworthiness environment, relevant experience for the Merlin aircraft

Hold/have ability to hold Certificate of Competency for Supervisory level

Previous experience and a good working knowledge of the following: Merlin Aircraft Engineering and Aircraft Systems; Merlin Aircraft Servicing and Support Equipment; Lean Operating Procedures; Naval Air Publications and Compound Interactive Electronic Technical Publications (CIETP); Health and Safety; the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations; and Tool Control and Quality Practices

An understanding of Engineering and Asset Management Systems

Completed or be able to a Maintenance Human Factors Course

Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK

A more detailed job description is available on request.