Off Aircraft Maintenance Technician (Weapons)

Posting date:	13 January 2026
Salary:	£23.38 to £31.34 per hour
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	12 February 2026
Location:	LN4 4SY
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Morson Talent
Job type:	Contract
Job reference:	251611CPI-44957

Summary

Off-Aircraft Maintenance Technician (Weapons)

Recruiter: Morson Edge
Location: RAF Coningsby, Lincolnshire
Contract Type: Contract
Contract Duration: 12-month initial contract
Rate: £23.38 PAYE / £31.34 Umbrella
Clearance: SC Security Clearance required

Morson Edge are recruiting for an experienced Off-Aircraft Maintenance Technician (Weapons) to support a major Typhoon weapons support programme at RAF Coningsby. The role is based within the Off-Aircraft Weapons Maintenance Bays and focuses on the maintenance, repair, and testing of Aircraft Role Equipment to ensure airworthy and compliant outputs.

This position operates within a governed and regulated MRP Part 145 approved organisation and is well suited to an experienced Aircraft Armament / Weapons Technician with a strong safety mindset and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and test Aircraft Role Equipment in accordance with approved technical data and regulatory requirements

  
  

• Ensure all Part 145 maintenance activities are accurately documented, maintaining airworthiness records across IT and paper-based systems

  
  

• Meet delivery targets and understand how individual performance contributes to continuing airworthiness

  
  

• Maintain personal task competencies to support workshop capability and resilience

  
  

• Comply with the Part 145 MOE, associated procedures, and applicable organisational standards

  
  

• Apply Human Factors, Error Management, and Safety Management System principles to all maintenance activities

  
  

• Diagnose faults, follow structured diagnostic procedures, and support less experienced team members where required

  
  

• Support regulatory-driven changes, audits, and assurance activities

  
  

• Actively contribute to Continuous Improvement initiatives to enhance workshop performance

  
  Essential Skills & Experience

  • Minimum 2 years’ experience within a MRP Part 145 Component Maintenance Organisation in the last 5 years

    
    

  • Experienced and competent Aircraft Armament / Weapons Technician

    
    

  • Strong understanding of Continuing Airworthiness and Part 145 regulatory requirements

    
    

  • Ability to work independently using approved technical instructions and maintenance data

    
    

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

    
    

  • Confident IT user, including MS Office and maintenance recording systems

    
    

  • Flexible, proactive, and team-oriented approach

    
    

  • Be able to obtain SC Clearance

    
    Desirable Experience

    • Previous experience working on Typhoon components or role equipment

      
      

    • Experience using Maintenix or similar maintenance recording systems

      
      

    • Familiarity with IMS, ESS, and Certificates of Component Release

      
      Qualifications

      • Completion of a recognised Engineering Apprenticeship (e.g. City & Guilds 2675 or 2661) in Aeronautical Engineering & Maintenance

        
        

      • Or military equivalent qualifications

        
        What’s on Offer

        • 12-month initial contract with potential for extension

          
          

        • Competitive contract rates (£23.38 PAYE / £31.34 Umbrella)

          
          

        • Opportunity to work on a front-line fast jet support programme

          
          

        • Regulated Part 145 maintenance environment

          
          

        • Structured training on specialist equipment

          
          

        • Professional team environment with strong safety and quality focus