Licenced Aircraft Engineer

Join Babcock as a Licensed Aircraft Engineer in North Yorkshire: A Rewarding Career Opportunity

Are you a highly skilled and motivated Licensed Aircraft Engineer seeking a role that offers both challenge and significant career advancement? Babcock is actively seeking a permanent, full-time Licensed Aircraft Engineer for their esteemed site at RAF Leeming in North Yorkshire. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to a secure and safe world while advancing your professional journey.

The Opportunity: More Than Just a Job

This role is truly "out of the ordinary," offering a dynamic environment where your technical expertise will be paramount. You'll be an integral part of a fast-paced, high-demand engineering operation, directly contributing to complex aviation activities. Babcock values a strong commitment to safety, regulatory compliance, and the highest industry standards. If you thrive on solving complex technical challenges and leading teams, this position is for you.

Key Responsibilities and What You'll Bring:

• Technical Excellence: You will leverage your strong analytical and problem-solving skills to resolve intricate engineering issues with precision and consistency.
• Leadership and Mentorship: Demonstrate leadership by guiding technician and inspector teams through maintenance operations, fostering efficiency and upholding rigorous standards.
• Exceptional Communication: Possess outstanding communication skills, enabling confident and constructive engagement with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Collaborative Spirit: A natural collaborator, you'll actively contribute to team success and foster cross-functional cooperation.
• Resilience and Adaptability: Navigate uncertainty and shifting priorities with resilience, always maintaining strict adherence to regulatory, legislative, and procedural frameworks.
• MoD Expertise: A solid understanding of Ministry of Defence (MoD) engineering procedures and documentation is essential for ensuring compliance.
• Practical and Theoretical Application: The ability to seamlessly apply both practical skills and theoretical knowledge to meet demanding engineering benchmarks is crucial.

Essential Qualifications for Success:

• A valid EASA Part 66 B1.2 Aircraft Maintenance Licence is a must.
• A B3 Licence, demonstrating competency in non-pressurised aircraft systems, is also required.
• A Full UK Driving Licence is necessary for operational flexibility.

Security Clearance:

Please note that successful candidates will be required to achieve and maintain BPSS security clearance for this role. Due to the nature of national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions, your eligibility may be influenced by your place of birth, nationality, and residency history.

Why Babcock? Your Career and Wellbeing Matters.

Babcock offers a comprehensive and attractive benefits package designed to support your career and overall wellbeing:

• Competitive Remuneration: A salary of £46,000, plus a range of excellent benefits.
• Generous Leave: A substantial holiday allowance, with the option to buy or sell annual leave through the Holiday Trading scheme.
• Financial Security: A matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance, and an employee share scheme.
• Health and Wellbeing: Access to a Digital GP, annual health checks, nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+, and an employee assistance programme covering physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
• Recognition and Support: 'Be Kind Day' for volunteering, and special paid leave for reservists in the armed forces.
• Continuous Development: Excellent opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• Employee Perks: An employee shopping savings portal.
• Inclusive Culture: Babcock is a disability confident committed employer and encourages flexible working.

Location:

RAF Leeming, North Yorkshire, England. This is a full-time, permanent role working 40 hours per week, based onsite.

Embark on a fulfilling career with Babcock, where your skills are valued, and your contribution makes a real difference.