Aircraft Mechanical Supervisor

• Apprenticeship Reference: 2188390666-2


• Date Posted: 10 June 2025


• Apprentice Employer: MPI Limited


• Location: Mullion, Cornwall


• Apprentice Pay: On Application


• Apprenticeship Sector: Civil Engineering, Engineering, Health and Safety, Human Resources, Project Management


• Apprenticeship Type: Permanent


• Work Hours: Full Time

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About this Apprenticeship

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:

• Minimum of approx. 3 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 complete a Maintenance Human Factors Course

What we offer:

• Salary: Competitive salaries with annual reviews


• Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme


• Holidays: 29 days' annual leave plus bank holidays


• Training and development: We offer a wide range of learning opportunities with over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression


• Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centre


• Discounts: Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel


• ShareSave scheme: Helps you save regularly with the choice to buy Serco shares at a discount at the end of your savings period


• Employee networks: Dedicated networks where colleagues can come together to find support, share challenges, discuss ideas, network and be part of a community


• Charity: Support a charity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year. You can also choose to donate to your favourite charity tax-free, through our Payroll Giving Scheme.

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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:
Minimum of approx. 3 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
What we offer

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 Navys two principal air bases, and one of the busiest military airfields in the UK., Salary: Competitive salaries with annual reviews
Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
Holidays: 29 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
Training and development: We offer a wide range of learning opportunities with over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression
Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centre
Discounts: Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
ShareSave scheme: Helps you save regularly with the choice to buy Serco shares at a discount at the end of your savings period
Employee networks: Dedicated networks where colleagues can come together to find support, share challenges, discuss ideas, network and be part of a community
Charity: Support a charity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year. You can also choose to donate to your favourite charity tax-free, through our Payroll Giving Scheme.