Aircraft Support Equipment Coordinator
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 11, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 30, 2026. Serco scores A on the Alion truth index.
Aircraft Support Equipment Coordinator
Location: RNAS Yeovilton, Yeovil, BA22 8HT
Salary: Competitive salary plus excellent benefits
Schedule: Full Time, 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Ready to impact a better future?
As an Aircraft Support Equipment Coordinator within the Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) team, you'll play a vital role in ensuring aircraft support equipment, specialist equipment and deployment assets are managed effectively, maintained correctly and available when needed. Your work will help support operational readiness, engineering assurance and safe aviation operations.
From coordinating critical support equipment to managing engineering data and compliance activities, you'll help create impactful solutions that enable military aviation operations to run safely and efficiently.
What you'll do:
- Manage and coordinate Aircraft Support Equipment (ASE), Aircraft Specialist Support Equipment (ASSE), Helicopter Underslung Lifting Equipment (HUSLE) and Role Equipment in support of operational and training requirements.
- Act as the Joint Asset Management and Engineering Solutions (JAMES) subject matter expert, providing guidance and support to engineering and logistics teams.
- Monitor equipment holdings, maintenance schedules and asset records to ensure compliance, accountability and operational availability.
- Coordinate the movement, packing and transportation of specialist equipment, including deployment and embarkation activities.
- Produce and maintain risk assessments, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) documentation and supporting assurance records.
- Support audits, inspections, engineering governance activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure support equipment requirements are effectively managed and delivered.
- Maintain accurate records and reporting to support airworthiness and engineering compliance activities.
What you'll need:
- Experience within a military or civilian aviation, engineering, logistics or airworthiness environment.
- Knowledge of aircraft support equipment management and associated engineering processes.
- Experience using Joint Asset Management and Engineering Solutions (JAMES) or a similar asset management system.
- Understanding of health and safety requirements, risk assessments and regulatory compliance.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
What we offer:
- 28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
- Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
- Access to over 1,100 learning and development courses, professional qualifications and apprenticeship opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing support and 24/7 virtual GP access.
- Discounts across a wide range of retailers, leisure providers and travel services.
- One paid volunteering day per year.
- A supportive and inclusive culture where everyone can thrive and develop.
Vetting and checks:
This role requires Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance, which involves verifying your identity, employment history, nationality, and criminal record to meet government security standards. In addition, you will need to obtain formal Security Clearance (such as CTC or SC), which includes more detailed background checks on employment, criminal record, and financial history to ensure suitability for working in secure environments. Please note that UK residency requirements may apply for certain levels of clearance. You will also complete an Occupational Health Questionnaire so we can identify and provide any support you may need to undertake the role effectively.
Why Serco?
At Serco, we bring together the right people, technology and partners to solve some of the world's most complex challenges. We provide critical services that improve the lives of millions of people every day. When you join Serco, you'll be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration and making a positive difference.
Let's impact a better future, together. Apply today.
A little bit about us:
At Serco, everyone plays a vital part in delivering essential public services that make a real difference. As a global team of 50,000 people across Defence, Transport, Justice, Immigration, Healthcare, Leisure and Citizen Services, we’re united by a shared purpose: to improve the services that communities rely on. Guided by our values of Trust, Care, Innovation and Pride, our people make meaningful impact, every single day.
Our inclusive recruitment commitment:
We prioritise your skills and potential. As a Disability Confident Leader, the Top Great British Employer of Veterans 2026, and a Gold Inclusive Employer Standard holder, we champion equal opportunities for all. We offer flexible and hybrid working where possible and make reasonable adjustments throughout recruitment and employment.
- Guaranteed Interview Scheme: Applicants with disabilities, veterans and people with convictions, who meet the minimum job criteria, are guaranteed an interview. Simply opt into the relevant scheme on the application form.
- Ban The Box: We also support fair access for those with unspent criminal convictions through our ‘Ban the Box’ pledge (some roles may have security exemptions).
For support with your application, please contact [email protected].
Let’s impact a better future, together. Apply today.
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