Aircraft Inspector

Babcock International; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Oxford is seeking an Aircraft Inspector to support vital flying operations. Responsibilities include supervising flight-line operations, completing maintenance documentation, and providing technical support. Candidates should have experience handling aircraft and a recognised apprenticeship or relevant qualifications. This full-time role is based on-site at RAF Benson and offers generous benefits including holiday allowances and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to a Digital GP

Employee share scheme

Payment of Professional Fees

Holiday Trading

‘Be Kind Day’ for volunteering

Employee assistance programme

Excellent development opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to demonstrate both practical and theoretical standards required for the role.
• Valid driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and perform flight-line operations in line with company procedures.
• Complete all maintenance documentation accurately.
• Provide technical support to other sites during detachments.
• Carry out pre-use checks and maintenance on Ground Support Equipment.

Skills

Experience handling aircraft in military or civilian environments

Mentoring and supporting new starters

Proficient in IT systems for accurate documentation

Proven supervisory experience

Hands-on aircraft engineering experience

Education

Recognised aircraft apprenticeship

Military experience or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)

Job description

As an Aircraft Inspector, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. You will be supporting vital flying operations through aircraft ground movement, flight‑line preparation, and hands‑on maintenance of our LAFT fleet. Day‑to‑day, you'll have the following responsibilities:

Responsibilities

• Supervise and perform flight‑line operations in line with company procedures.
• Complete all maintenance documentation accurately and in compliance with legislation and company standards.
• Provide technical support to other LAFT sites and be available for longer‑term detachments during Easter and Summer camps.
• Carry out pre‑use checks and scheduled maintenance on company‑owned Ground Support Equipment (GSE).

This role is full time working 40 hours per week and is based on site at RAF Benson, Oxfordshire.

Qualifications

• Experience handling aircraft in military or civilian environments under CAA or EASA Part 145 regulations.
• Mentoring and supporting new starters, fostering skill development and confidence.
• Proficient in IT systems for accurate documentation and timely updates.
• Proven supervisory experience within an aircraft engineering environment, recognised aircraft apprenticeship, military experience or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent).
• Ability to demonstrate both practical and theoretical standards required for the role.
• Valid driving licence.
• Hands‑on aircraft engineering experience.

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) Counter‑Terrorist Check (CTC) security clearance for this role. Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10‑days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually.
• ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day’s paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

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