Senior Licensed Aircraft Engineer - Defence Aviation Leader

Babcock International; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Matched pension with life assurance

Aviva DigiCare+ health services

Employee shopping savings portal

Payment of Professional Fees

Reservists 10-days special paid leave

Holiday Trading window Feb–Mar

Be Kind Day

Job summary

Babcock International is seeking a Licensed Aircraft Engineer to deliver airworthy aircraft for Staverton on the LAFT Contract at Gloucestershire Airport. You will supervise line and depth maintenance, ensuring compliance with civil and military aviation standards and supporting national security objectives.

You will work with a multi-disciplined team, lead colleagues to maintain safety, quality and on-time delivery, and contribute to Babcock's reputation for reliability in a dynamic defence

Qualifications

• Licensed Aircraft Engineer with a valid EASA Part 66 B1.2 licence.
• Experience supervising in Civil/Military Aviation environments.
• Full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out aircraft engineering, line and depth maintenance to meet contractual requirements.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplined team and military colleagues to deliver safe, serviceable aircraft.
• Supervise and guide team members to maintain high safety and delivery standards.
• Drive operational excellence and uphold Babcock's reputation for quality and reliability.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Customer and contract partnerships

Supervisory experience

Practical & theoretical standards

Full UK driving licence

Education

EASA Part 66, B1.2 licence

Type rating on Grob 115E & Lycoming 360 (desirable)

Job description

Babcock International is seeking a Licensed Aircraft Engineer to deliver airworthy aircraft for Staverton on the LAFT Contract at Gloucestershire Airport. You will supervise line and depth maintenance, ensuring compliance with civil and military aviation standards and supporting national security objectives.

You will work with a multi-disciplined team, lead colleagues to maintain safety, quality and on-time delivery, and contribute to Babcock's reputation for reliability in a dynamic defence