Visiting Aircraft Ground Handling & Engineering Tech

Babcock International; Ashby de la Launde; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Matched pension and life assurance

Digital GP and health check

Employee shopping portal

Payment of professional fees

Reservists special paid leave

Holiday trading window February–March

Be Kind Day volunteering

Job summary

Babcock International is seeking a Visiting Aircraft Support Technician to deliver ground handling and engineering support for visiting aircraft at RAF Cranwell. The role is hands-on, working in a busy, regulated environment with opportunities to engage a wide range of stakeholders across military and civilian aviation.

You will contribute to safe operations and service delivery while developing your career in defence and aerospace.

Qualifications

• Relevant aircraft engineering or aviation operations experience.
• Previous aircraft handling experience in military or civilian aviation.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and standard software.
• Ability to work safely in a regulated operational environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Recognised aircraft apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3, or equivalent.
• Normal colour perception (CP2) required.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out aircraft ground handling activities, including aircraft marshalling, parking, towing and dispatch operations.
• Providing ground power, aircraft replenishment services, fuel and oil support as requested by aircrew.
• Conducting pre-use inspections and checks of Ground Support Equipment.
• Completing all operational and engineering documentation in line with legislative, regulatory and procedural requirements.
• Working closely with customers, stakeholders, RAF station operations and engineering teams to ensure safe and effective service delivery.

Skills

Aircraft handling

Stakeholder communication

Safety compliance

Regulatory awareness

Team collaboration

Education

Aircraft Apprenticeship

NVQ Level 3

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Babcock International is seeking a Visiting Aircraft Support Technician to deliver ground handling and engineering support for visiting aircraft at RAF Cranwell. The role is hands-on, working in a busy, regulated environment with opportunities to engage a wide range of stakeholders across military and civilian aviation.

You will contribute to safe operations and service delivery while developing your career in defence and aerospace.