At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct scheduled and corrective aircraft maintenance, supporting flight-line operations and certifying maintenance work.
- Company: Join a team at RAF Benson, contributing to critical aviation capability and safety standards.
- Benefits: Enjoy a generous holiday allowance, matched pension contributions, and access to health consultations.
- Other info: Shift patterns consist of 4 × 10-hour days, ensuring a balanced work schedule.
- Why this job: This role offers the chance to work in a military environment with a focus on aviation safety.
- Qualifications: Candidates must have a recognised aircraft apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 and a full UK driving licence.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
As an Aircraft Maintenance Inspector, you'll play a vital role in ensuring aircraft are maintained to the highest safety and regulatory standards. Working alongside Licensed Aircraft Engineers, you will contribute to flight‑line operations, maintenance activities and engineering assurance, supporting critical aviation capability.
Responsibilities
- Carry out scheduled and corrective aircraft maintenance activities.
- Support flight‑line operations including aircraft preparation, daily servicing and turnaround.
- Inspect and certify maintenance work in line with regulatory and company standards.
- Complete all maintenance documentation accurately in line with procedures and legislation.
- Provide technical support and collaborate with engineering teams and stakeholders.
This is a full‑time role (40 hours per week) based on site at RAF Benson. Shift patterns are 4 × 10‑hour days.
Essential Experience
- Experience working within a military or civilian Part‑145 environment.
- Strong background in aircraft maintenance and flight‑line operations.
- Ability to interpret technical manuals and complete documentation accurately.
- Experience supporting or supervising engineering or technician teams.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Recognised aircraft apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Military or civil aircraft engineering experience is desirable.
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) / Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) security clearance for this role.
Benefits
- Generous holiday allowance.
- Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance.
- Access to a Digital GP, annual health check and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+.
- Employee shopping savings portal.
- Payment of professional fees.
- Reservists in the armed forces receive 10‑day special paid leave.
- Holiday trading: employees can buy additional leave or sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement during the window opened February through March annually.
- ‘Be Kind Day’: employees can take one working day's paid leave per year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity.
Aircraft Maintenance Inspector employer: Babcock International
RAF Benson is dedicated to maintaining high safety and regulatory standards in aviation. Employees benefit from a matched contribution pension scheme and generous holiday allowances. The team values collaboration and technical support in aircraft maintenance.
