Aircraft Technician

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

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking an Aircraft Technician for full-time work at RAF Cranwell, Lincolnshire. The role involves performing aircraft engineering checks and maintenance to ensure operational readiness. Candidates must have proven experience in aircraft engineering, practical skills, and relevant qualifications. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous holidays and professional development opportunities. If you have a military background or equivalent, apply now to join a team focused on mission success.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to a Digital GP

Employee share scheme

Payment of Professional Fees

'Be Kind Day' for volunteering

Qualifications

• Strong ability to apply practical skills and theoretical knowledge.
• Valid driving licence required.
• Proven experience in aircraft engineering and maintenance.
• Hands-on experience in a military or civilian EASA/CAA environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform aircraft engineering checks and maintenance.
• Carry out general duties including aircraft cleaning.
• Prepare aircraft for daily flying.
• Fuel and oil replenishment.

Skills

Practical skills

Theoretical knowledge

Experience in aircraft engineering

Hands-on experience in aircraft handling

Education

Recognised Aircraft Apprenticeship

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

As an Aircraft Technician, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. You will be working at the heart of complex aviation operations where precision, expertise, and problem solving make a real difference to mission success.

Responsibilities

• Perform aircraft engineering checks, movement, and maintenance to ensure operational readiness.
• Carry out general duties as required, including:
• Aircraft cleaning and housekeeping.
• Flight‑line operations, such as preparation of aircraft for daily flying.
• \"See-in\" and \"see-off\" procedures.
• Fuel and oil replenishment.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as allocated by the Licenced Aircraft Engineer (LAE).

This role is full time, 40 hours per week, and is based on site at RAF Cranwell, Lincolnshire. Shift patterns and working hours may vary when deployed to meet operational requirements, which can include weekend work.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Strong ability to apply both practical skills and theoretical knowledge to meet required standards.
• Valid driving licence.
• Proven experience in aircraft engineering and maintenance.
• Hands‑on experience in aircraft handling within a military or civilian EASA / CAA Part 145 environment.
• Recognised Aircraft Apprenticeship, military background, or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent qualification).
• Applicants who have completed most modules and are close to full qualification will also be considered.

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain LAFT clearance, complete a Counter‑Terrorist Check (CTC), and hold an Enhanced DBS certification 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 – allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement (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.

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