Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic - F35

Morson Edge is currently seeking an experienced Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic to join a specialist team supporting the F-35 aircraft programme at RAF Marham. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a state-of-the-art department, supporting one of the most advanced aircraft platforms. As one of the exclusive UK operating base for the F-35 Lightning, RAF Marham offers a unique environment at the forefront of modern defence aviation.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out aircraft maintenance activities in accordance with Approved Technical Information, risk assessments, and regulatory requirements.

• Ensure all maintenance activities are correctly documented and that airworthiness records are accurately maintained.

• Identify, report, and escalate technical issues or discrepancies where appropriate.

• Comply with the organisation’s Maintenance Organisation Exposition (MOE), procedures, and operational standards.

• Apply Human Factors and Error Management principles as part of the Safety Management System.

• Support Continuing Airworthiness Assurance by ensuring all work meets the requirements of the Continuing Airworthiness Management System.

• Undertake a variety of aircraft maintenance tasks including aircraft role changes, component removal and installation, inspections, repairs, modifications, fault rectification, component replacement, and functional or system testing.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience working within and applying EASA/MRP Part 145 regulations.

• Experience supporting complex military aircraft programmes.

• Completion of an Engineering Apprenticeship, ideally in Aeronautical Engineering, or equivalent military training.

• Minimum academic qualification of City & Guilds 2675 or 2661 in Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance, or equivalent.

The Team

You will be part of the F-35 Aircraft Maintenance Team, working within a team of approximately 12 maintainers in a diverse, fast-paced operational environment. The team undertakes a wide range of aircraft and component maintenance activities, operating in line with approved technical documentation and the organisation’s MOE.

This role offers the chance to develop your expertise on cutting-edge technology while contributing to the operational readiness of a globally significant aircraft programme.

If you are interested in this role, please send across your CV.