​MPI have a requirement for Aircraft Technician with MERLIN experience for our client based in Helston, Cornwall.

 Competitive salary with excellent benefits - please contact Telfordstaff@mpi.ltd.uk for details.

This is a permanent role, 38 hours per week, Monday-Friday

 Are you looking to develop your career in aviation supporting the Royal Navy? Do you have hands on aircraft experience? Keep doing what you do best – join our clients team at Royal Navy Air Station Culdrose.

 Whether you're transitioning from the military or bringing rotary wing aircraft experience from industry, this is your opportunity to apply your skills where they truly matter – supporting the Royal Navy at one of the UK’s busiest military airfields.

Our Client are proud to deliver aviation support services at RNAS Culdrose through the IMOS (Integrated Merlin Operational Support) and AESAS (Aircraft Engineering and Airfield Support) contracts. From hands-on aircraft maintenance to off-aircraft support, our team plays a vital role in keeping Merlin helicopters mission-ready.

What you’ll do: 

• Work as an Aircraft Engineering Fitter across IMOS and AESAS contracts

• Support operational deliverables in a highly regulated environment

• Ensure all work meets safety, quality, and regulatory standards

• Raise any risks, quality issues, or customer concerns with team leads

• Complete admin duties and attending training to grow your skills 

What you’ll need:

At least 3 years in an airworthiness environment, with Merlin or rotary wing aircraft experience

Previous experience of working with Merlin aircraft systems and support equipment

Understanding of Lean Operating Procedures, Naval Air Publications, and Compound Interactive

Electronic Technical Publications (CIETP)

Understanding of engineering and asset management systems

Commitment to safety, COSHH regulations, tool control and quality practices

Completion of a Maintenance Human Factors course

Safety, precision and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do. Every task contributes to the operational readiness of the Royal Navy – and every detail matters.