Aircraft Technician

Babcock Canada Inc.; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in the UK is seeking an Aircraft Technician to ensure the operational readiness of aircraft at RAF Cranwell, Lincolnshire. The ideal candidate will have strong practical skills, experience in aircraft engineering, and valid qualifications. This full-time position includes a range of responsibilities, including maintenance checks and flight-line operations. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, along with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme

Employee share scheme

Access to a Digital GP

Professional fees payment

Volunteering leave

Excellent development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong ability to apply both practical skills and theoretical knowledge.
• Hands on experience in aircraft handling within a military or civilian EASA / CAA Part 145 environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform aircraft engineering checks and maintenance.
• Conduct flight-line operations for aircraft.
• Carry out duties as assigned by the Licensed Aircraft Engineer.

Skills

Strong practical and theoretical application

Proven aircraft engineering and maintenance experience

Hands-on aircraft handling experience

Valid driving licence

Education

Recognised Aircraft Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3

Job description

Location: Lincolnshire, England (RAF Cranwell).

Role Type: Full time / Permanent.

At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as an Aircraft Technician at our RAF Cranwell, Lincolnshire site.

The role

As an Aircraft Technician, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. You will be working at the heart of complex aviation operations where precision, expertise, and problem solving make a real difference to mission success.

Day-to-day, you’ll have the following responsibilities:

• Perform aircraft engineering checks, movement, and maintenance to ensure operational readiness.
• Carry out general duties as required, such as aircraft cleaning, housekeeping, flight‑line operations (preparing aircraft for daily flying), see‑in and see‑off procedures, fuel and oil replenishment.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as allocated by the Licensed Aircraft Engineer (LAE).

This role is full time working 40 hours per week and is based on site at RAF Cranwell, Lincolnshire. Shift patterns and working hours may vary when deployed to meet operational requirements, which can include weekend work.

Essential experience of the Aircraft Technician

• Strong ability to apply both practical skills and theoretical knowledge to meet required standards.
• Valid driving licence.
• Proven experience in aircraft engineering and maintenance.
• Hands on experience in aircraft handling within a military or civilian EASA / CAA Part 145 environment.

Qualifications for the Aircraft Technician

• Recognised Aircraft Apprenticeship, military background, or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent qualification).
• Applicants who have completed most modules and are close to full qualification will also be considered.

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain LAFT clearance, complete a Counter‑Terrorist Check (CTC), and hold an Enhanced DBS certification 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 - GOV.UK.

What we offer

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• 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 employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually.
• ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Babcock International

For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email [e-mail] with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.