SPVR (MAR) A/Craft Eng Support & Airfield Services

Full time, permanent, flexible working offered - 38 hours per week, Monday-Friday Our client is looking for a Senior Supervisor Military Airworthiness Reviewer (MAR) to join the Commando Helicopter Force. In this key role, you’ll lead Military Airworthiness Reviews in accordance with MAA regulations, helping to ensure platform safety and compliance. While primarily based at Yeovilton, you may also provide support at other military sites as required. As a Suitably Qualified and Experienced Person (SQEP), your insight and leadership will directly contribute to operational readiness and airworthiness assurance. Whether you’re transitioning from military service or bringing aviation expertise from industry, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact at one of the UK’s busiest military air stations. Duties:- Lead independent Military Airworthiness Reviews (MARs) and compile formal findings reports Identify and escalate airworthiness concerns via Defence Aviation Safety Occurrence Reports (DASORs), Quality Occurrence Reports (QORs), Narrative Fault Findings (MF760), and Unsatisfactory Feature Reports (MF765) Review and analyse MAR findings to support the Continuing Airworthiness Maintenance Organisation (CAMO) and Technical Data Exploitation (TDE), contributing to data-driven airworthiness and maintenance decisions Prepare and present trend analysis reports for: Continuous Airworthiness Management Meetings (CAMMs) Data Exploitation and Trending Working Group (DETWG) Air Safety Boards (ASBs) for each platform Act as a Suitably qualified and experienced lead within the department, providing continuity and mentoring less-experienced Military airworthiness review employees and new joiners Ensure regulatory compliance and best practice by: Delivering contracted tasks in line with customer policies, MAA regulations, and statutory requirements Capturing and communicating findings from engineering, safety, and near-miss events using relevant reporting tools (e.g. DASOR, Assure) Monitoring hazards and managing associated risks Respond promptly to customer feedback and quality issues, ensuring timely resolution and escalation where needed. Support a culture of safety and compliance, ensuring all personnel under your remit comply with health and safety regulation, the client Management System, applicable customer regulations, environmental procedures and equal opportunities policy Participate in Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives and complete further training necessary for your role

Must have quite a few years experience in military or aviation industry airworthiness environment, with experience at a senior supervisory level or above. A Service Certificate of Competency (CoC) or equivalent - or the ability to obtain one. Proven supervisory experience and strong working knowledge of: Military aircraft engineering and systems (rotary and fixed wing) Aircraft servicing procedures and ground support equipment Naval Air Publications and Compound Interactive Electronic Technical Publications (CIETP) Project planning, Lean methodologies, and tool control best practices Health and Safety legislation, including COSHH regulations Engineering and asset management systems (e.g. GOLDesp) Certification in: Maintenance Human Factors Course GoldEsp (Senior Supervisor level or above) Aircraft Custodian Course (completed or able to complete) Baines Simmons Continuous Airworthiness Management Course (completed or able to complete) Strong knowledge of MAA and Maintenance Approved Organisation Scheme (MAOS) regulatory frameworks and legislative compliance. Proven leadership and people management skills. Ability to deliver under pressure while maintaining high safety and quality standards. An excellent capability to work productively, efficiently and effectively with initiative and drive under tight time-scales and pressure whilst maintaining operational outputs