Visiting Aircraft Ground Support Specialist (Security-Cleared)

Babcock International; North Kesteven; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Matched pension with life assurance

Digital GP and health checks

Employee shopping portal

Payment of professional fees

Reservists in armed forces leave

Holiday trading

Be Kind Day - paid volunteering

Job summary

Babcock International is seeking a Visiting Aircraft Support Technician to join our Aviation business at RAF Cranwell, delivering ground handling and engineering support for visiting aircraft. This hands-on role contributes to safe flying operations and high standards of service in a busy military-civil aviation setting.

You will marshal aircraft, provide ground services, perform inspections, and maintain accurate records, working with aircrew, engineers and station operations.

Qualifications

• Relevant aircraft engineering or aviation operational experience.
• Previous aircraft handling experience within a military or civilian aviation environment.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and standard computer applications.
• Ability to work safely and accurately in a regulated operational environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Recognised Aircraft Apprenticeship, Military aviation experience, NVQ Level 3, or equivalent qualification.
• Normal colour perception required (CP2).

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 engagement

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

Recognised Aircraft Apprenticeship

NVQ Level 3

Job description

Babcock International is seeking a Visiting Aircraft Support Technician to join our Aviation business at RAF Cranwell, delivering ground handling and engineering support for visiting aircraft. This hands-on role contributes to safe flying operations and high standards of service in a busy military-civil aviation setting.

You will marshal aircraft, provide ground services, perform inspections, and maintain accurate records, working with aircrew, engineers and station operations.