Job Title: Aircraft Inspector
Location: Oxfordshire, England
Compensation: £35,.35 + 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 Inspector at our RAF Benson, Oxfordshire site.
The role
As an Aircraft Inspector, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. You will be supporting vital flying operations through aircraft ground movement, flight-line preparation, and hands-on maintenance of our LAFT fleet.
Day-to-day, you’ll have the following responsibilities:
1. Supervise and perform flight-line operations in line with company procedures.
2. Complete all maintenance documentation accurately and in compliance with legislation and company standards.
3. Provide technical support to other LAFT sites and be available for longer-term detachments during Easter and Summer camps.
4. Carry out pre-use checks and scheduled maintenance on company-owned Ground Support Equipment (GSE).
This role is full time working 40 hours per week and is based on site at RAF Benson, Oxfordshire.
Essential experience of the Aircraft Inspector:
5. Experience handling aircraft in military or civilian environments under CAA or EASA Part regulations.
6. Mentoring and supporting new starters, fostering skill development and confidence.
7. Proficient in IT systems for accurate documentation and timely updates.
8. Proven supervisory experience within an aircraft engineering environment.
Qualifications for the Aircraft Inspector:
9. Recognised aircraft apprenticeship, military experience, or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent).
10. Ability to demonstrate both practical and theoretical standards required for the role.
11. Valid driving licence.
12. Hands-on aircraft engineering experience.
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) 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