Full-Time

Avionic Supervisor

BAE Systems

BAE Systems

10,001+ employees

Defense contractor delivering aerospace, cyber, space

Compensation Overview

£44.1k/yr

+ Shift Pay

East Midlands, UK

In Person

UK Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Aerospace Engineering (1)
Requirements
  • Completion of a relevant industry or military-equivalent apprenticeship/qualification (e.g., City & Guilds 2675 or 2661 in Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance), or equivalent, with proven supervisory experience in Fast Jet aircraft maintenance within a technical aviation environment
  • Proven knowledge and understanding of quality procedures, processes, specifications, and Approved Maintenance Organisation standards (MAOS MIL Pt145)
  • Knowledge of Depth Maintenance documentation and resolving and raising system enquiries
  • Leadership experience within a maintenance environment
Responsibilities
  • Performing detailed maintenance, inspection, and supervisory tasks on Typhoon aircraft or aircraft components, ensuring all work is completed in line with relevant approved technical documentation. Diagnosing and resolving faults and maintenance issues, including configuration management
  • Overseeing maintenance tasks in accordance with approved data and toolsets, providing the appropriate levels of supervision and oversight. Ensuring accurate documentation for all maintenance activities and promptly addressing any issues with relevant business areas
  • Leading and managing the combined team workforce on a day-to-day basis, ensuring full compliance with Company Policies, Quality Management, Health & Safety, and Environmental Protection standards, supporting and promoting career growth and personal development
  • Ensuring all deliverables meet required airworthiness standards, prioritising flight safety and full compliance with the airworthiness framework
  • Demonstrating flexibility and a proactive approach by fulfilling both technician and supervisory duties as needed, and supporting night and day shifts as required (with associated pay allowances)
  • Performing independent inspections, evaluating tasks, and compiling Job Inspection Certificates (JICs) as directed by the Team or Phase Leader
Desired Qualifications
  • Typhoon Aircraft “Q” qualification

BAE Systems delivers defense, aerospace, and security solutions for governments and critical infrastructure. It designs, builds, integrates, and sustains complex systems—aircraft, submarines, land platforms, ships, sensors, software, and cyber assets—often as end-to-end programs for customers like the DoD. It differentiates itself by operating across air, sea, land, cyber, and space and pursuing scale through acquisitions to win large government contracts. Its goal is to help nations stay secure by advancing dependable technologies, including autonomous systems and artificial intelligence, supported by a strong order backlog and long-term services.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Founded

1971

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • £83.6 billion order backlog ensures 7-9% sales growth through 2028.
  • Ascent pathfinder delivery by 2027 captures space tug market demand.
  • $65M Endicott facility accelerates electrification for military and commercial aircraft.

What critics are saying

  • RTX undercuts F-35 electronic warfare contracts, eroding BAE market share within 24 months.
  • Lockheed in-house armored vehicles displace BAE's U.S. Army contracts in 36 months.
  • Ball Aerospace integration fails, delaying Ascent beyond 2027 and losing $2B Space Force backlog.

What makes BAE Systems unique

  • Ascent spacecraft enables refueling and high-thrust maneuvers across LEO to cislunar orbits.
  • Silver Link conformal antennas conform to aircraft curves without custom redesigns.
  • NavGuide M-Code GPS retrofits 650,000 DAGR units in under two minutes.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Flexible Work Hours

Employee Discounts

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Pension Scheme

Employee Share Plans

Flexible Working

Enhanced Annual Leave Allowance

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle2work

Shopping Discounts

Annual Incentive

Company News

Yahoo Finance
Apr 15th, 2026
BAE Systems wins U.S. Army M776 cannon contract, expands Kentucky production

BAE Systems has secured a major contract to produce M776 cannons for the US Army, establishing second-source production at its Kentucky facility. The undisclosed contract value expands the company's role in supplying critical artillery systems to US forces. BAE Systems shares currently trade at £22.315, approximately 3% below the analyst target of £22.98. The stock has delivered 27.2% returns year-to-date and 30.5% over 12 months, though it has declined 3.3% in the past month. The designation as a second source for the artillery component could strengthen BAE Systems' US production footprint and influence future contract flow. Investors will watch how production scales at the Kentucky site and whether follow-on orders materialise.

PR Newswire
Apr 14th, 2026
BAE Systems unveils Ascent spacecraft for space superiority and lunar exploration missions

BAE Systems has introduced Ascent, a new spacecraft in its Elevation product line designed for space superiority and exploration missions. The platform features advanced manoeuvrability, including refuelling and high-thrust propulsion capabilities, whilst carrying multiple rideshare payloads. Ascent supports operations from low Earth orbit to beyond geostationary orbit, with capabilities to transport and deploy small satellites and cargo to the moon. The spacecraft can function as a "space tug" to move cargo across orbits and host instruments in lunar and other orbital environments. The platform joins BAE Systems' existing Summit and Trek spacecraft variants. The company plans to deliver its first pathfinder Ascent spacecraft by 2027, leveraging seven decades of space systems expertise to meet growing demand in the space defence industry.

PR Newswire
Apr 2nd, 2026
BAE Systems wins $180M Swedish contract for TRIDON Mk2 anti-aircraft system

BAE Systems has secured a $180 million contract from Sweden's Defence Materiel Administration for the TRIDON Mk2 anti-aircraft system. The truck-mounted 40mm gun system can engage multiple aerial threats including drones, cruise missiles and aircraft, as well as ground targets like armoured vehicles. The system provides multi-target capability and protection for military forces and civil infrastructure. Its modular design allows adaptation to changing needs and integration of new technologies whilst remaining cost-effective and easy to deploy. In February, Sweden and Denmark procured TRIDON Mk2 systems through the FMV to donate to Ukraine as part of an air defence support package. BAE Systems Bofors, based in Karlskoga, Sweden, manufactures the system.

Yahoo Finance
Mar 10th, 2026
Danish Army selects BAE Systems' OneArc for next-generation virtual training environment

BAE Systems has announced that the Danish Army has selected its OneArc platform as the foundation for a next-generation enterprise virtual training environment. The seven-year agreement will modernise Denmark's simulation capabilities. The contract includes VBS4, VBS Builder Edition, Blue IG and TerraTools Platinum software, along with ongoing maintenance and on-site training services. The deal represents a significant upgrade to the Danish Army's training infrastructure, transitioning to advanced virtual simulation technology for military personnel development.

PR Newswire
Mar 2nd, 2026
BAE Systems launches Silver Link™ conformal antenna line for air dominance programmes

BAE Systems has launched Silver Link, a new line of modular conformal antenna solutions for air dominance defence programmes. The antennas are designed to deliver airborne-assured communications whilst conforming to aircraft curvatures to preserve aerodynamic and structural integrity. The product line builds on three decades of conformal antenna design experience and aims to reduce costs and accelerate deployment from prototype to full fleet integration. Silver Link antennas are designed to integrate with any host platform and eliminate lengthy custom design processes. BAE Systems has expanded its facilities to support in-house rapid prototyping, manufacturing and mass production capabilities. The company says the solutions offer high performance with low maintenance requirements and can be delivered at scale for global deployment.