Job Title: Aircraft Technician
Location: Lincolnshire, England
Compensation: £31,.40 + 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 Technician at our RAF Cranwell, Lincolnshire site.
The role
As an Aircraft Technician, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. You will be working at the heart of complex aviation operations where precision, expertise, and problem solving make a real difference to mission success.
Day-to-day, you’ll have the following responsibilities:
1. Perform aircraft engineering checks, movement, and maintenance to ensure operational readiness.
2. Carry out general duties as required, including:
3. Aircraft cleaning and housekeeping.
4. Flight-line operations, such as preparation of aircraft for daily flying.
5. “See-in” and “see-off” procedures.
6. Fuel and oil replenishment.
7. Undertake additional responsibilities as allocated by the Licenced Aircraft Engineer (LAE).
This role is full time working 40 hours per week and is based on site at RAF Cranwell, Lincolnshire. Shift patterns and working hours may vary when deployed to meet operational requirements, which can include weekend work.
Essential experience of the Aircraft Technician:
8. Strong ability to apply both practical skills and theoretical knowledge to meet required standards.
9. Valid driving licence.
10. Proven experience in aircraft engineering and maintenance.
11. Hands on experience in aircraft handling within a military or civilian EASA / CAA Part environment.
Qualifications for the Aircraft Technician:
12. Recognised Aircraft Apprenticeship, military background, or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent qualification).
13. Applicants who have completed most modules and are close to full qualification will also be considered.
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain LAFT clearance, complete a Counter-Terrorist Check (CTC), and hold an Enhanced DBS certification 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