Lead Licensed Aircraft Engineer - On-Site, 4-on-7 Shift

Babcock International; Bath; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Pension with life assurance

Digital GP access

Employee shopping portal

Professional Fees paid

Reservists leave

Holiday Trading

Be Kind Day

Job summary

Babcock is seeking a Licensed Aircraft Engineer for on-site work at RNAS Yeovilton, near Yeovil, Somerset. You will lead maintenance activities, ensure regulatory compliance, and support release to service in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires you to certify aircraft, supervise teams, and maintain airworthiness while collaborating with customers and engineering stakeholders. Security clearance is required, with UK driving licence and Part 66 licence essential.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of maintenance activities within regulated aviation.
• Strong understanding of aviation regulations and company procedures.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead aircraft maintenance activities and supervise technicians and inspectors.
• Ensure all engineering work complies with aviation regulations and procedures.
• Certify and release aircraft to service after maintenance.
• Maintain high safety, quality and airworthiness across tasks.
• Collaborate with customers, operations and engineering stakeholders to deliver serviceable aircraft.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Problem solving

Under pressure

Planning

Education

CAA Part 66 B1.2 Licence

Supervisory experience

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Babcock is seeking a Licensed Aircraft Engineer for on-site work at RNAS Yeovilton, near Yeovil, Somerset. You will lead maintenance activities, ensure regulatory compliance, and support release to service in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires you to certify aircraft, supervise teams, and maintain airworthiness while collaborating with customers and engineering stakeholders. Security clearance is required, with UK driving licence and Part 66 licence essential.