What You'll Be Doing

Reporting to the Airfield Operations Manager (AOM), you will:

• Ensure airfield engineering standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements are implemented and maintained.
• Support the safe and efficient delivery of aircraft movements and associated airfield activities.
• Maintain technical documentation in line with CAA, MAA, MoD, JSP, TDOL, and manufacturer requirements.
• Manage and assure compliance within the Ground Equipment Section (GES), Motor Transport Mechanical Section (MTMS), and Visiting Aircraft Handling Section (VAHS).
• Maintain the equipment management system (JAMES), carrying out inspections and compliance checks.
• Monitor the quality of maintenance and engineering activities across the airhead.
• Coordinate training requirements and development plans for technical personnel.
• Conduct audits and support external inspections.
• Provide technical advice and assurance to operational management.
• Deputise for GES and MTMS Supervisors when required.
• Oversee the VAHS department and conduct annual staff appraisals.
• Support maintenance, servicing, fault diagnosis, and repair activities on Ground Support Equipment (GSE), vehicles, boats, and associated equipment.
• Support supply, FIRS operations, ship-to-shore transfers, and pipeline maintenance activities when required.
• Provide updates on Mission Critical equipment status and immediately escalate serviceability concerns.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Experience working within a mechanical, electrical, engineering, maintenance, or workshop environment.
• Understanding of technical compliance and quality assurance processes.
• Familiarity with aerodrome operations and military aviation procedures.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to engage confidently with colleagues, managers, military personnel, and stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Full, clean HGV driving licence.

Desirable

• Military engineering or aviation engineering background.
• Experience within MoD, defence, aviation, or airfield environments.
• TG5 JNCO or above, or equivalent civilian supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of MAA, CAA, JSP, and MoD technical regulations.
• Experience using engineering asset management systems such as JAMES.

Personal Qualities

• Safety focused and compliance driven.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently.
• Practical and hands-on approach to problem solving.
• Flexible and adaptable to operational demands.
• Willing to undertake a varied role, including physically demanding tasks.
• Able to work and thrive in a remote island environment.

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary
• 5% Site Allowance
• 10% Tour Bonus
• 80 days annual leave (excluding weekends)
• Ascension Island Bank Holidays
• Flights provided
• Four leave periods during the contract (5 months on, 1 month off)
• Single accommodation provided at Travellers Hill
• Three meals per day provided at the Combined Mess
• Corporate workwear and PPE provided

Security & Medical Requirements

Successful applicants must be able to obtain:

• MoD Basic Security Clearance
• Ascension Island Government eVisa
• Medical fitness certification
• Dental fitness certification

About the Location

Ascension Island is a unique British Overseas Territory located in the South Atlantic Ocean. Home to a strategic military and aviation hub, it offers a close-knit community, exceptional outdoor activities, and the opportunity to work in one of the most distinctive operational environments in the world.

If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding role where your technical expertise makes a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.