At a Glance
- Tasks: Support advanced aircraft engineering and maintenance operations at RAF Aldergrove.
- Company: Join Babcock, a leader in creating a safe and secure world.
- Benefits: Generous holiday allowance, matched pension scheme, and health consultations.
- Other info: Flexible working options and commitment to inclusivity.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in aviation while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Recognised Aircraft Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 required.
The predicted salary is between 32551 - 32551 £ per year.
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 Aldergrove, Northern Ireland site.
The role
As an Aircraft Technician, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. You will be supporting advanced aircraft engineering and maintenance operations, from scheduled servicing to Check A inspections, ensuring excellence across all technical services and exceeding both customer and contractual expectations.
Day‑to‑day responsibilities:
- Perform scheduled and corrective maintenance on the LAFT aircraft fleet, including aircraft handling.
- Conduct pre‑use checks and scheduled maintenance on ground support equipment, ensuring full documentation compliance.
- Carry out general duties as assigned, such as driving, stores support, and housekeeping.
- Complete all maintenance records in line with current legislation and company procedures.
- Provide technical support to other LAFT sites and participate in extended detachments during Easter and Summer camps.
Essential experience:
- Prepare aircraft for daily operations, including see‑in, see‑off, and fuel/oil replenishment.
- Experienced in military or civilian Part 145 maintenance environments.
- Skilled in aircraft handling within regulated aviation settings.
- Proficient IT skills desirable.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and customer‑facing capabilities.
Qualifications:
- Recognised Aircraft Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent).
- Proven practical and theoretical engineering competence.
- Valid UK driving licence.
- Experience in military or civilian aircraft engineering environments.
Security Clearance:
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain a Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) / Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) security clearance for this role. Many positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. Your eligibility may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held.
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 employees to buy additional leave or sell up to one working week of annual leave from their 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.
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. Flexible working options are available – please ask about them at interview.
Closing date: 02/07/2026
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At Babcock, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that values employee growth and development. As an Aircraft Technician at our RAF Aldergrove site in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, you will benefit from generous holiday allowances, a matched contribution pension scheme, and unique initiatives like Be Kind Day for volunteering. Join us to be part of a team dedicated to excellence in aircraft engineering while enjoying flexible working options and a commitment to your well-being.
