Job Title: Aircraft Inspector
Compensation: £34,911.69 + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF68639
Location: County Antrim, Northern Ireland
At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together. Join us as an Aircraft Inspector at our RAF Aldergrove site and play your part in delivering high‑standard aircraft inspections and maintenance, from scheduled servicing to Check A tasks.
The role
As an Aircraft Inspector, you’ll be playing a key part in delivering high‑standard aircraft inspections and maintenance, ensuring operational excellence and exceeding both customer and contractual expectations.
* Conduct scheduled and corrective maintenance on the LAFT aircraft fleet, including aircraft handling
* Supervise and certify technician staff in line with regulatory standards
* Perform pre‑use checks and scheduled maintenance on ground support equipment, ensuring full documentation compliance
* Carry out general duties as assigned, including driving, stores support, and housekeeping
* Accurately complete all maintenance documentation in accordance with legislation and company procedures
Essential experience of the Aircraft Inspector
* Prepare aircraft for daily operations, including ‘see‑in’, ‘see‑off’, and fuel/oil replenishment
* Experience in military or civilian Part 145 maintenance environments
* Strong stakeholder engagement and customer‑facing skills
* Leadership and mentoring experience
* IT proficiency desirable
Qualifications for the Aircraft Inspector
* Recognised Aircraft Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)
* Demonstrated 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 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. Additional details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels – 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 DigiCare+
* Employee shopping savings portal
* Payment of Professional Fees
* Reservists in the armed forces receive 10‑days special paid leave
* Holiday trading available for UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or sell up to one working week of annual leave
* ‘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 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 can thrive.
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