Visiting Aircraft Support Tech — Ground Handling & Safety

Babcock International; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Matched pension scheme with life cover

Digital GP and health checks via Aviva

Employee shopping portal

Payment of Professional Fees

Reservists: 10 days paid leave

Holiday Trading window Feb–Mar

Be Kind Day paid leave

Job summary

Babcock is seeking a Visiting Aircraft Support Technician to join our aviation team at RAF Cranwell, near Sleaford, Lincolnshire. You will provide specialist ground handling and engineering support for visiting aircraft, contributing to safe flying operations and efficient delivery of services.

This hands-on role offers variety, responsibility, and exposure to military and civilian aviation environments while supporting national security objectives and developing skills within a world-leading

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.

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 engineering

Aircraft handling

Microsoft Office

Safety

Stakeholder communication

Education

Recognised Aircraft Apprenticeship

Military aviation experience

NVQ Level 3

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Babcock is seeking a Visiting Aircraft Support Technician to join our aviation team at RAF Cranwell, near Sleaford, Lincolnshire. You will provide specialist ground handling and engineering support for visiting aircraft, contributing to safe flying operations and efficient delivery of services.

This hands-on role offers variety, responsibility, and exposure to military and civilian aviation environments while supporting national security objectives and developing skills within a world-leading