Avionic Supervisor

  • Gold Group
  • Feb 05, 2026
Contractor Government

Job Description


Avionic Supervisors - Multiple Opportunities

38- 41 per hour

37.5hrs per week, Mon -Fri (Days only)

UK SC Clearance required from Day 1.


Join a leading defence aerospace organisation as an Avionic Supervisor supporting major rotary- and fixed-wing platforms for UK armed forces. You will lead a team of aircraft technicians within a Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul environment, ensuring high standards of safety, quality and on-time delivery.

In this role, you will supervise, plan and sequence avionic maintenance activities, ensure compliance with relevant military aviation regulations and company procedures, and accurately certify associated documentation. You will use your strong technical background to troubleshoot complex aircraft systems, oversee assembly, modification and repair tasks, and provide mentoring, guidance and day-to-day leadership to your team.

We are looking for time-served or equivalently trained avionic professionals with proven aircraft maintenance experience, sound knowledge of aviation regulations (including applicable military airworthiness requirements, QA and Safety Management Systems), and solid IT skills. You will be an effective communicator, flexible with work locations and times, and committed to fostering an environment of equity, diversity and inclusion.

Skills and experience needed

  • Recognised avionic trade apprenticeship or equivalent trade training
  • Strong knowledge of aircraft avionic maintenance practices and processes (Human Factors, FOD control, tool control, health & safety, COSHH)
  • Experience in commercial or defence aviation maintenance environments
  • Proven ability to supervise, plan, sequence and distribute technical work for a small team
  • Confident in reading, understanding and interpreting technical documents, drawings and maintenance publications
  • Working knowledge of military aviation regulations, maintenance approvals, aviation QA and Safety Management Systems
  • Ability to deliver maintenance in accordance with regulatory and company approvals and procedures
  • Experience troubleshooting complex aircraft systems (pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical/electronic) and rectifying faults
  • Proficient IT skills, including use of Microsoft Office
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to mentor and guide technicians and apprentices
  • Flexible approach to shifts, locations and changing operational priorities
  • Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and a positive reporting culture


If you are ready to take the next step in your avionic career and lead technicians on programmes that matter, apply now to join our team.

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