Visiting Aircraft Ground Support Technician

weServed; Quarrington; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Matched pension scheme

Digital GP & Aviva DigiCare+

Employee shopping savings portal

Payment of Professional Fees

Reservists in the armed forces receive

Holiday Trading

Be Kind Day

Job summary

Babcock is seeking a Visiting Aircraft Support Technician to join our aviation team at RAF Cranwell, near Sleaford, Lincolnshire. This full-time, permanent role supports visiting aircraft with ground handling and engineering services to ensure safe and efficient operations.

You will work in a hands-on environment, coordinating with military and civilian aviation stakeholders and adhering to regulatory requirements while developing your career in a world-leading defence, aerospace and engineering

Qualifications

• Relevant aircraft engineering or aviation operations experience.
• Experience handling aircraft in military or civilian aviation.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and standard computer applications.
• Ability to work safely and accurately in a regulated environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out aircraft ground handling activities including marshalling, parking, towing and dispatch.
• Provide ground power, replenishment, fuel and oil support as requested by aircrew.
• Conduct pre-use inspections and checks of Ground Support Equipment.
• Complete operational and engineering documentation per regulations.
• Collaborate with customers, RAF operations and engineering teams to ensure safe service delivery.

Skills

Aircraft experience

Aviation operations

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Safety compliance

Education

Recognised Aircraft Apprenticeship

NVQ equivalent

Military aviation experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Babcock is seeking a Visiting Aircraft Support Technician to join our aviation team at RAF Cranwell, near Sleaford, Lincolnshire. This full-time, permanent role supports visiting aircraft with ground handling and engineering services to ensure safe and efficient operations.

You will work in a hands-on environment, coordinating with military and civilian aviation stakeholders and adhering to regulatory requirements while developing your career in a world-leading defence, aerospace and engineering