Visiting Aircraft Support Technician

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Location:

Nottingham, GB, NG34 8HB

Onsite or Hybrid:
On Site

Location:
Sleaford, Lincolnshire

Role Type:
Full Time / Permanent

Role

Keep Aircraft Operations Moving. Support Missions That Matter.

At Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as a Visiting Aircraft Support Technician at RAF Cranwell, near Sleaford, Lincolnshire.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Aviation business, supporting visiting aircraft and ensuring the safe, efficient delivery of critical ground handling and aircraft engineering support services. Working at the heart of a busy operational environment, you'll play a vital role in maintaining high standards of safety, service delivery, and operational readiness while developing your career within a world-leading defence, aerospace and engineering organisation.

As a Visiting Aircraft Support Technician, you'll provide specialist aircraft ground handling and engineering support services for visiting aircraft operating from RAF Waddington. Your work will directly contribute to safe flying operations, supporting military aviation activities and ensuring aircraft can operate effectively and efficiently.

This is a hands‑on role offering variety, responsibility, and the opportunity to work alongside a wide range of stakeholders across military and civilian aviation environments. You'll gain valuable experience in a specialist aviation setting while contributing to projects and operations that help protect national security.

Day-to-day, you’ll be required to:

• 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

This is a full time, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, based at RAF Cranwell.

• 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).

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard BPSS/ Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels -  () .

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva Digi Care+
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock…