Airfield Operations Assistant

Airfield Operations Assistant

Full-Time 40057 - 48959 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Babcock International

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Support safe operations at Middle Wallop Aerodrome with hands-on outdoor activities.
  • Company: Join Babcock, a global leader in defence and security.
  • Benefits: Generous holiday, pension scheme, health checks, and volunteering days.
  • Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for career growth and training.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact on aviation safety while developing specialist skills.
  • Qualifications: Driving licence, airfield experience, and strong communication skills required.

The predicted salary is between 40057 - 48959 £ per year.

As an Airfield Operations Assistant, you'll play an important role in supporting the safe and effective operation of Middle Wallop Aerodrome.

Working as part of a dedicated aviation team, you'll help maintain a safe operating environment for military and civilian airfield activities, supporting everything from airfield inspections and wildlife management to infrastructure checks and operational support.

This is a hands-on, outdoor role where no two days are the same.

You'll have the opportunity to develop specialist airfield knowledge, receive training, and contribute directly to aviation safety within a unique defence environment.

Day-to-day, you will be

  • Conducting airfield escort duties across the aerodrome.
  • Carrying out Foreign Object Debris (FOD) inspections, sweeping, collection and disposal activities.
  • Supporting wildlife hazard management activities using non-lethal control methods.
  • Inspecting airfield infrastructure and grounds, reporting faults and safety concerns.
  • Maintaining airfield vehicles and equipment, including cleaning, refuelling and documentation.

This role is full time working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 17:00. Occasional weekend working may be required.

  • Experience working within airfield or aerodrome operations.
  • Understanding of airfield safety procedures and reporting requirements.
  • Experience using operational vehicles or specialist equipment in a safety-critical environment.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Qualifications for the Airfield Operations Assistant

  • Full UK Category B Driving Licence with a minimum of one year's driving experience.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain an Airfield Access Permit.
  • No colour perception issues.
  • Wildlife control experience would be advantageous.

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.

At Babcock, we're working to create a safe and secure world, together.

If you join us, you can play your part as an Airfield Operations Assistant at the Army Aviation Centre, near Stockbridge, Hampshire., We're Babcock - a global FTSE 100 organisation with over 26,000 people working together to make a difference.

Here, you'll be part of something bigger.

From initial design to final decommissioning, your work will contribute to products and services that are essential to national security and public infrastructure.

Together, we're building a future that lasts - not just through the impact we make, but through meaningful careers that respect your work-life balance.

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.

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UK (www. gov. uk).

What we offer

  • Generous holiday allowance
  • 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 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 your chosen organisation or registered charity.
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Airfield Operations Assistant employer: Babcock International

Babcock International is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment at the Rosyth site in Scotland, where you can contribute to impactful construction and infrastructure projects. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, we provide ongoing training and development opportunities, alongside a collaborative culture that prioritises safety and compliance. Join us to be part of a team that values your contributions and supports your career advancement in the engineering field.

Babcock International

Contact Details:

Babcock International Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Airfield Operations Assistant

Airfield Operations Experience
Knowledge of Airfield Safety Procedures
Foreign Object Debris (FOD) Inspections
Wildlife Hazard Management
Infrastructure Inspection
Operational Vehicle Operation
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