The Role
As an Aircraft Armament Supervisor, you'll oversee scheduled weapons maintenance activities on Typhoon aircraft, ensuring work is completed safely, accurately and in accordance with approved military aviation standards.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supervising scheduled aircraft weapons maintenance, including disassembly, cleaning, inspection and minor rectification.
- Overseeing maintenance activities to ensure compliance with technical orders, publications and quality procedures.
- Monitoring workmanship, safety and airworthiness standards.
- Ensuring maintenance documentation and technical records are completed accurately.
- Maintaining relevant task authorisations and mandatory training.
- Identifying training requirements and supporting the development of maintenance personnel.
- Coordinating maintenance activities to support operational requirements.
What We're Looking For
You'll need a background in military aircraft armament maintenance, with experience supervising technical personnel or maintenance activities.
Relevant backgrounds include Aircraft Armament Supervisor, RAF Armourer, Weapons Supervisor, Aircraft Weapons Technician or Senior Armament Technician.
You'll also need:
A recognised aircraft engineering apprenticeship or equivalent military training.
A minimum Level 3 qualification in Electrical, Electronic or Mechanical Engineering, or an accepted military equivalent.
At least three years' post-qualification experience in an operational aircraft maintenance environment.
Strong knowledge of technical publications, maintenance procedures and safety standards.
Eurofighter Typhoon experience is advantageous but not essential.