Royal Navy - Merlin Helicopter Force Air Engineering Technician, Avionics​/Mechanical Trade Su

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To manage and coordinate watch trade engineering tasks on 824 Naval Air Squadron’s fleet of Merlin Mk2 aircraft, ensuring efficient task progression, accurate technical oversight, and effective communication across the Watch. The role provides specialist trade advice, supports engineering decision-making, and maintains the highest standards of airworthiness and maintenance practice in support of Merlin Helicopter Force’s responsibility to provide force elements at readiness to meet military tasks and operations as directed by Navy Command.

• To work in liaison with and provide specialist advice to the Duty Engineer, Watch Chief Petty Officer (WCPO) and other Watch Trade Leads.
• To act as a Watch Maintenance Controller within their respective trade.
• To stand in for the WCPO as required.
• To assist the Trade Chief Petty Officer in the co‑ordination of MF760/765 within trade.
• To take part in Squadron Pilot debriefs associated to aircraft faults within their trade boundaries.
• To ensure appropriate trade cover is available during the period of planned flying for any aircraft faults reported on the line by the Aircrew.