Aviation Ground Support Technician (Visiting)

weServed; Digby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Pension with life assurance

Digital GP

DigiCare+

Employee shopping portal

Professional fees covered

Reservists paid leave

Holiday Trading

Be Kind Day

Job summary

Babcock is seeking a Visiting Aircraft Support Technician to provide specialist ground handling and engineering support for visiting aircraft at RAF Cranwell, near Sleaford, Lincolnshire. The role contributes directly to safe flying operations in a busy operational aviation environment.

In this hands-on position you will work with military and civilian stakeholders, gaining experience in a specialist aviation setting while supporting projects that protect national security.

Qualifications

• Relevant aircraft engineering/operational experience.
• Air System Avionics/Electrical trades experience or civilian equivalent.
• Ability to deliver PTT Tools and Training per MAM-P requirements.

Responsibilities

• Carry out aircraft ground handling: marshalling, parking, towing and dispatch.
• Provide ground power, refuelling and oil services as requested by aircrew.
• Inspect Ground Support Equipment before use and document findings.
• Complete all operational and engineering documentation per regs and procedures.
• Collaborate with customers, RAF operations and engineering to ensure safe service delivery.

Skills

Aircraft engineering

Avionics/Electrical

PTT Tools & Training

Education

Recognised Aircraft Apprenticeship

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Military experience

Tools

PTT Tools

Job description

Babcock is seeking a Visiting Aircraft Support Technician to provide specialist ground handling and engineering support for visiting aircraft at RAF Cranwell, near Sleaford, Lincolnshire. The role contributes directly to safe flying operations in a busy operational aviation environment.

In this hands-on position you will work with military and civilian stakeholders, gaining experience in a specialist aviation setting while supporting projects that protect national security.