Location: Teesside (UK / USA-based programme support)
Rate: Competitive
Clearance: Security Clearance (SC) required

Morson Edge are recruiting for an experienced Aircraft Technician Supervisor to lead maintenance teams supporting fast jet trainer and ex-military aircraft.

This is a senior, hands-on supervisory role within a safety-critical Aerospace environment, responsible for ensuring high-quality maintenance delivery, regulatory compliance, and effective team leadership across maintenance, repair and inspection activities.

You will lead and coordinate aircraft technicians delivering scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on fast jet trainer platforms. The role requires strong technical credibility, clear leadership, and the ability to manage teams working to tight operational schedules while maintaining the highest standards of safety and compliance.

Team Leadership & Supervision

• Lead, supervise and support aircraft technicians carrying out maintenance activities

• Allocate tasks, monitor progress and ensure work is completed safely, correctly and on time

• Provide on-the-job technical guidance, coaching and support

• Deliver regular team briefings, toolbox talks and safety updates

Maintenance Oversight

• Oversee scheduled and unscheduled maintenance in line with approved technical data

• Carry out independent checks, inspections and quality reviews where authorised

• Ensure removed parts and systems are made safe, controlled and documented

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure maintenance activities comply with regulatory frameworks (MAA, Part 145, internal procedures)

• Verify the accuracy of work cards, logs, technical records and digital systems

• Promote a strong safety, quality and compliance culture within the team

Operational Coordination

• Liaise with engineering, planning and logistics teams to support aircraft availability

• Assist with forecasting manpower, tooling and material requirements

• Escalate technical issues, constraints or delays to senior engineering leadership

Training & Development

• Support technician training, competency development and progression

• Monitor performance and contribute to appraisals and development planning

• Proven experience as an Aircraft Technician on fast jet trainer and/or ex-military aircraft

• Demonstrable experience supervising technical teams in an aviation MRO or military environment

• Current Security Clearance (SC)

• Full right to work in the UK

• Strong understanding of aircraft maintenance procedures, safety standards and documentation

• Ability to lead, motivate and manage teams in a fast-paced environment

• High attention to detail with strong communication and organisational skills

• Experience using aviation ERP / MRO planning systems

• Previous authorisations (mechanical, avionics, inspection, certifying or supervisory)

• Knowledge of life-limited component management and MRO workflows

• Familiarity with military airworthiness regulations and technical publications

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Aircraft Technician Supervisor to take a key leadership role within a complex and high-profile Aerospace programme.