Job Title: Aircraft Handler
Location: South Ruislip, Greater London, England
Compensation: £27,.50 + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF
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 Handler at our RAF Northolt, Greater London site.
The role
As an Aircraft Handler, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. You will support our commitment to delivering ground handling and essential services for visiting aircraft which will enable small and medium business aviation to operate efficiently in line with RAF and Company safety standards
Day-to-day, you’ll have the following responsibilities:
1. Marshal aircraft to ensure safe and precise ground movements.
2. Conduct towing operations, with up to 70 aircraft moves per day as part of a coordinated team effort.
3. Perform de-icing procedures during winter to maintain operational safety and efficiency.
This role is full time working 37.5 hours per week and is based on site at RAF Northolt, Greater London.
Essential experience of the Aircraft Handler:
4. Prior experience in aircraft ground handling is highly valued.
5. Familiarity with operations on an active airfield is desirable for optimal performance and safety awareness.
Qualifications for the Aircraft Handler:
We value difference and don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and/or willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) 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