Airfield Operations Assistant in Stockbridge

Help keep vital aviation operations running safely every day. 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.

The role involves 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.

Essential experience:

• 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:

• 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.

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 DigiCare+.
• Employee shopping savings portal.
• Payment of Professional Fees.
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave.
• Holiday Trading allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement.
• ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity.

Babcock is 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.

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 careers@babcockinternational.com 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.

Closing date: 01/09/2026