RAF Syerston Future Opportunities

Future Opportunities at RAF Syerston

Newark-on-Trent, NG23 5NG (Bordering Lincolnshire)

Contract Type:  Full Time     

Competitive salaries plus benefits

Here at Serco, we support the development of RAF’s next generation of aircrew, engineers, and air traffic controllers through our unique contract with the Air Cadet organisation. At RAF Syerston, Serco are contracted with maintaining and managing their fleet of gliders.

We have several exciting opportunities at RAF Syerston for individuals interested in joining us from Aircraft Maintenance and Supervisory roles. If you are interested in being considered for any future opportunities, please submit an application with your CV and we will keep you informed as soon as any vacancies become available.

Aircraft Senior Supervisor Mechanical

Based at RAF’s Central Gliding School you’ll lead and manage teams carrying out maintenance on Glider aircraft at the base and around the country. As part of the role, you’ll carry out the duties of Certifying Staff in accordance with Military Aviation Authority Regulatory Publication Regulatory Article 4801 and Part 145.

What you’ll need to do the role:

The members of our team come from both a military and civilian background. To meet the qualification and experience requirements of the role, we require our supervisors to meet one or more of the following:

• Be appropriately experienced and have completed, as a minimum, MOD Phase 2 technical training
• Be appropriately experienced and have completed suitable civilian training (civilian contractors only) 

You’ll also need to demonstrate that you have held authority or potential to sign for independent inspection (Military) or duplicate inspections (Civilian). Furthermore, you’ll need to have knowledge of military or civilian aircraft maintenance documentation and publication.

Aircraft Supervisor Mechanical

This role will carry out the responsibilities and duties of Support Staff with Supervisory Responsibilities in accordance with Military Aviation Authority Regulatory Publication Regulatory Article 4801 and Part 145. We are looking for an individual who can lead and supervise engineering personnel carrying out maintenance on Viking and other contract-related aircraft at RAF Syerston and other locations throughout the UK.

What you’ll need to do the role:

The members of our team come from both a military and civilian background. To meet the qualification and experience requirements of the role, we require our supervisors to meet one or more of the following;

• Be appropriately experienced and have completed, as a minimum, MOD Phase 2 technical training
• Be appropriately experienced and have completed suitable civilian training (civilian contractors only) 

The successful post holder must demonstrate having experience to hold Support Staff with Supervisory Responsibilities or civilian equivalent. 

Aircraft Technician Mechanical 

Key accountabilities of the role include:

•         Carry out the responsibilities and duties of Support Staff in accordance with Serco GMS Military Regulation Publication (MRP) Part 145 Maintenance Organisation Exposition (MOE), Military Aviation Authority (MAA) MRP Part 145 and Regulatory Article (RA) 4801.

•         Maintenance (Preventive and Corrective) and associated activities on Viking and other contract-related aircraft at RAF Syerston and 2 Flying Training School (FTS) locations/Volunteer Gliding Squadrons (VGSs)/detachments throughout the UK.

What you'll need to do the role

•          Be appropriately experienced and have completed, as a minimum, MOD Phase 2 technical training: or 

•         Be appropriately experienced and have completed suitable civilian training (civilian contractors only) to hold Support Staff authorisations.

•         Have experience in equivalent civilian industry or Armed Forces in a relevant trade group.

•         Possess good fault diagnosis skills, demonstrating an understanding of aircraft systems.

What we offer:

• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
• A flexible working allowance of 8% may be provided, subject to role requirements and successful completion of probation period.
• A further 2.5% Trade Allowance may be provided subject to role requirements and successful completion of training and authorisations granted.
• Serco discounts which include cinema, merlin entertainment and online shopping discounts, and discounts on mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships. 
• A safe and supportive culture.
• Interesting and enjoyable work.
• A company passionate about diversity and inclusion.
• Committed to professional and personal development with a wide range of training and coaching opportunities to expand your capabilities.

If you are interested in any of the above roles and would like to find out more, please give us a call on 03450104000 and one of the recruitment team will be able to answer any questions you may have.

Let’s impact a better future, together. Apply today.

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Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens, we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. 

At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. As a proud Disability Confident Leader and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard, disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. 

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