Military Aircraft Inspector - Onsite, 4-Day Week

weServed; Yeovilton; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Digital GP & Aviva DigiCare+

Employee shopping savings portal

Payment of Professional Fees

Reservists leave (10 days)

Holiday Trading

Be Kind Day

Job summary

Babcock is seeking an Aircraft Inspector at RNAS Yeovilton, near Yeovil, Somerset, to support line and depth maintenance, scheduled servicing and flight-line operations.

Working alongside Licensed Aircraft Engineers and technical teams, you will help ensure aircraft availability, safety and readiness in a high-pressure military aviation environment. This full-time, on-site role offers challenging career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing aircraft for daily flying operations and flight-line activities.
• Experience in a Part 145 maintenance environment or military aviation.
• Ability to engage with customers and stakeholders in operational contexts.
• Ability to mentor or supervise technical personnel.
• Solid IT and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and corrective maintenance across the aircraft fleet.
• Prepare aircraft for daily flying operations including handling and fueling.
• Complete maintenance documentation in line with regs and procedures.
• Conduct pre-use checks on ground support equipment.
• Provide technical support to other sites and assist when needed.

Skills

Aircraft handling

Military maintenance

Stakeholder engagement

Mentoring

IT & documentation

Education

Aircraft Apprenticeship/NVQ Level 3

Driving Licence

Aircraft engineering experience

Job description

Babcock is seeking an Aircraft Inspector at RNAS Yeovilton, near Yeovil, Somerset, to support line and depth maintenance, scheduled servicing and flight-line operations.

Working alongside Licensed Aircraft Engineers and technical teams, you will help ensure aircraft availability, safety and readiness in a high-pressure military aviation environment. This full-time, on-site role offers challenging career development opportunities.