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Join a team that keeps the future of military aviation flying.
Affinity Flying Services plays a vital role in supporting UK military air capability, ensuring the seamless progression of pilots through their training journey. As part of a landmark partnership with the Ministry of Defence, we supply and maintain three aircraft fleets to deliver Elementary and Multi-Engine Flying Training within the UK Military Flying Training System (UKMFTS).
We’re now looking for a Flight Line Mechanic to join our dynamic team at RAF Valley. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role where you’ll be at the heart of flight line operations — supporting aircraft departures, arrivals, and turnarounds with precision and care.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Safely marshalling, towing, and brake riding Texan aircraft between hangar and flight line
- Preparing aircraft for departure and supporting aircrew during handover
- Performing turnaround and arrival procedures including chocking and securing aircraft
- Operating Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and completing safety inspections
- Acting as a flight line safety walker to ensure safe aircraft movements
- Staying up to date with safety bulletins and reporting through AEMS
- Promoting a strong safety culture and supporting continuous improvement
- Proven commitment to health and safety in the workplace
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to follow procedures and work calmly in safety-critical environments
- Technically competent with great attention to detail
- GCSE-level education
- Full UK driving licence and ability to obtain UK security clearance
- Experience in aviation or similar fast-paced technical environments
- NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in a technical discipline
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools and aviation standards
- Identity verification (e.g. passport or driving licence)
- Right to work in the UK confirmation
- Employment history check covering the past 3 years
- Criminal record check
Affinity Flying Training Services are looking for an enthusiastic and motived B1 Licensed Engineer to join our team at RAF Cranwell & Barkston Heath.
Affinity Flying Services are contracted as the Fixed Wing Service Provider under the UKMFTS PFI Contract. We will provide Aircraft to be used by the Military to deliver Elementary Flying Training (EFT) and Multi Engine Flying Training with both EASA and MAA Part M and Part 145 approvals across multiple sites.
Working Pattern: This role operates on a rotating early and late shift pattern, Monday to Friday, with duties carried out across both RAF Cranwell and RAF Barkston Heath.
Candidates must hold a CAA B1.1 Aircraft Maintenance License.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Carry out and certify routine and non-routine maintenance including defect rectification within the line and base maintenance environment, working within both the CAA & MAA Regularity requirements.
- Updating maintenance records within the company’s maintenance information software.
- Supervising and monitoring the performance of engineering staff (Technicians), providing guidance when appropriate.
- Support Affinity operations, as required.
- Promote, endorse, and comply the company’s Quality and Health & Safety procedure.
- Experience of working in a UK CAA Part 145 environment.
- Experience of supervising staff.
- Experience of working and certifying maintenance within Line and Base maintenance.
- Experience of working closely with multi-site teams, building relationships and leveraging them to deliver outstanding performance in a highly regulated environment.
- Detailed knowledge of UK CAA Part 145 regulations with working practices and acceptable means of compliance within an Aircraft Maintenance Environment.
- Detailed knowledge of Aviation Safety Management Systems (SMS).
- Understanding of UK CAA Part CAMO regulations.
- Understanding of UK CAA CAP 562 Leaflet B-40 CAA Oversight of Military Registered Aircraft (COMRA) – Policy and Principles.
- Understanding of MAA regulations.
- Enjoy working both indoors and outdoors, as well as in all types of weather conditions.
- Fluent, both written and verbal, in English.
- Strong team-working skills fostering a positive culture and delivering continuous improvement.
- Team player with excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, sharing knowledge and best practice to support the development of those around you.
- Able to take ownership of tasks and use initiative to solve problems, exercising appropriate level of judgement regarding sensitivity and confidentiality.
- Able to work well as part of a diverse team, as well as autonomously to deliver on expectations.
- Proactive and solution orientated, being a source of inspiration to others to engage and involve.
- UK CAA Part 66 B1 Licence
- Ability to acquire UK security clearance.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Must have resided in the UK continuously for the past 3 years
- Must hold the legal right to work in the UK
- Will be required to undergo MOD Security Clearance, including 3 years’ reference checks
- Verification of essential qualifications, licences, and passport at interview stage
Affinity Flying Training Services (Affinity) provides world-class flying training and aircraft support services for the UK Military Flying Training System (UKMFTS). We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Continuing Airworthiness Support Engineer (CASE) to join our Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO) team.
This position is based at RAF Valley and offers an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in the continuing airworthiness management of our aircraft fleet, ensuring the highest standards of safety, compliance, and operational performance.
About the Role
As a Continuing Airworthiness Support Engineer, you will support the Continuing Airworthiness Manager and wider Airworthiness team in maintaining the continued safety and compliance of Affinity's aircraft fleet.
You will be responsible for activities including maintenance programme management, technical reliability monitoring, airworthiness compliance, and the assessment of mandatory directives, modifications, and repair solutions.
Salary:
Up to a maximum of £60,130.83 per annum (including any applicable Airworthiness Review approval uplift) dependant on qualifications and experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake continuing airworthiness management activities in accordance with CAMO requirements.
- Coordinate and support the development and management of Aircraft Maintenance Programmes (AMPs).
- Monitor and assess Service Bulletins (SBs) and Airworthiness Directives (ADs).
- Support aircraft reliability and defect monitoring activities.
- Liaise with OEM Field Service Representatives and external regulatory authorities.
- Review and improve CAMO procedures and processes.
- Participate in airworthiness reporting and compliance activities.
- Support the management of ARC and airworthiness review processes.
- Provide technical support to continuing airworthiness activities across the fleet.
- Deputise for the Deputy Head of Airworthiness where appropriate and within delegated authority.
- Experience working within a UK CAA Part CAMO / Part M approved organisation.
- Experience developing and managing Aircraft Maintenance Programmes.
- Understanding of maintenance control systems such as Veryon Tracking+ or similar.
- Experience with reliability and defect monitoring systems.
- Experience working with National Aviation Authorities and/or EASA.
- Experience with Design Organisations and Part 21 environments.
- Knowledge of Safety Management Systems, occurrence reporting and investigations.
- Recognised Aeronautical Degree; or
- Part 66 Aircraft Maintenance Licence (AML); or
- A minimum of 10 years' experience within aviation maintenance or continuing airworthiness.
- Minimum five years' experience managing continuing airworthiness activities.
- Airworthiness Review Staff approval experience or eligibility.
- UK MOD or military aviation experience.
- Experience operating within CAP 562 Leaflet B40.
- Previous experience in a Continuing Airworthiness Support Engineer role.
- Experience using Veryon Tracking+, Centrik, or similar systems.
- Must have resided in the UK continuously for the past 3 years
- Must hold the legal right to work in the UK
- Will be required to undergo MOD Security Clearance, including 3 years’ reference checks
- Verification of essential qualifications, licences, and passport at interview stage
About the Role
Affinity Flying Services is seeking an experienced Compliance Monitoring Manager to join our Safety & Compliance team at RAF Cranwell/RAF Barkston Heath. Reporting directly to the Managing Director/Accountable Manager, you will be responsible for leading and continuously developing the organisation’s compliance monitoring systems in support of CAA approvals and ISO accreditation.
This is a senior management position with a key role in ensuring regulatory compliance across our aviation operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the organisation’s compliance monitoring system
- Plan, conduct, and oversee internal and external audits
- Ensure compliance with CAA, MAA, Part 145, CAMO, and ISO 9001 requirements
- Maintain staff authorisation systems and regulatory records
- Produce compliance reports and escalate issues to senior leadership
- Liaise with regulatory authorities and key stakeholders
- Support development of company procedures, manuals, and expositions
- Promote a strong safety and compliance culture across the business
- Experience within a Part 145 and/or CAMO Compliance environment
- Strong knowledge of civil and military airworthiness regulations
- Experience in audit planning, delivery, and root cause analysis
- Background in aircraft maintenance (line or base)
- Proven ability to manage compliance functions and lead teams
- Strong communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels
- Knowledge of MAA requirements
- Experience using Centrik or similar systems
- Familiarity with CAP 562 / military aviation regulation frameworks
- Ability to meet requirements for a CAA Nominated Post Holder position
- Recognised auditing qualification (e.g. IRCA ISO 9001) – desirable
- Full UK driving licence
- Strong leadership and team collaboration skills
- Proactive, detail-focused, and solution-oriented approach
- High levels of integrity, accountability, and professionalism
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a regulated environment
- A strong safety-first culture
- Delivering excellence and continuous improvement
- Supporting employee development and learning
- Working together as one team
- Must have resided in the UK continuously for the past 3 years
- Must hold the legal right to work in the UK
- Will be required to undergo MOD Security Clearance, including 3 years’ reference checks
- Verification of essential qualifications, licences, and passport at interview stage