Aircraft Technician

Babcock International; Belfast; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Northern Ireland is seeking an Aircraft Technician to support advanced engineering and maintenance operations. The role involves conducting maintenance on aircraft, ensuring compliance, and providing technical support. Ideal candidates will have relevant apprenticeships, practical experience, and be skilled in aircraft handling. A generous benefits package and commitment to inclusivity are offered.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Digital GP access

Employee share scheme

Payment of Professional Fees

Development opportunities

'Be Kind Day' for volunteering

Qualifications

• Experienced in military or civilian Part 145 maintenance environments.
• Proven practical and theoretical engineering competence.
• Valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and corrective maintenance on the LAFT aircraft fleet.
• Conduct pre-use checks and scheduled maintenance on ground support equipment.
• Complete all maintenance records in line with current legislation.

Skills

Aircraft handling

Stakeholder engagement

Proficient IT skills

Education

Recognised Aircraft Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3

Job description

Job Title

Aircraft Technician

Location

County Antrim, Northern Ireland

Compensation

£32,552 + Benefits

Role Type

Full time / Permanent

Role ID

SF68637

At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as an Aircraft Technician at our RAF Aldergrove, Northern Ireland site.

The role

As an Aircraft Technician, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. You will be supporting advanced aircraft engineering and maintenance operations, from scheduled servicing to Check A inspections, ensuring excellence across all technical services and exceeding both customer and contractual expectations.

Day-to-day, you’ll have the following responsibilities:

• Perform scheduled and corrective maintenance on the LAFT aircraft fleet, including aircraft handling
• Conduct pre-use checks and scheduled maintenance on ground support equipment, ensuring full documentation compliance
• Carry out general duties as assigned, such as driving, stores support, and housekeeping
• Complete all maintenance records in line with current legislation and company procedures
• Provide technical support to other LAFT sites and participate in extended detachments during Easter and Summer camps

This role is full time working 40 hours per week and is based on site at RAF Aldergrove, Northern Ireland.

Essential experience of the Aircraft Technician

• Prepare aircraft for daily operations, including “see‑in”, “see‑off”, and fuel/oil replenishment
• Experienced in military or civilian Part 145 maintenance environments
• Skilled in aircraft handling within regulated aviation settings
• Proficient IT skills desirable
• Strong stakeholder engagement and customer‑facing capabilities

Qualifications for the Aircraft Technician

• Recognised Aircraft Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)
• Proven practical and theoretical engineering competence
• Valid UK driving licence
• Experience in military or civilian aircraft engineering environments

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) 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).

What we offer

• 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

Babcock International

For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email [e-mail] with the subject header “Reasonable adjustments requirement”. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing date

26/11/2025