Licensed Aircraft Engineer

Job Title:                     Licensed Aircraft Engineer Location:                     Shropshire, England Compensation:           £49,016.78 + Benefits Role Type:                   Full time / Permanent Role ID:                       SF74307 Build a safer world through precision engineering At Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as a Licensed Aircraft Engineer at RAF Cosford near Albrighton, Wolverhampton. The role As a Licensed Aircraft Engineer, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring aircraft are maintained to the highest safety and regulatory standards. This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex aviation platforms in a role that directly contributes to operational readiness and mission success—while supporting your own professional growth within a world-class engineering environment. Day-to-day, you will: Carry out scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance in line with regulatory requirements Certify work completed in accordance with Part 145 or equivalent approvals Diagnose faults and completing repairs efficiently to minimise downtime Ensure all maintenance activities are recorded accurately and in compliance with standards Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality, and performance. This is a full-time role based on site at RAF Cosford. Shift patterns for this role are 40 hours per week including weekends. Travel to other Babcock and customer sites may be required. Essential experience of the Licensed Aircraft Engineer: Demonstrating experience working in a regulated aviation maintenance environment Applying strong knowledge of aircraft systems and maintenance procedures Holding relevant type ratings or experience across similar aircraft platforms Working effectively within a team while maintaining high attention to detail Communicating clearly with stakeholders to ensure operational requirements are met. Qualifications for the Licensed Aircraft Engineer: UK CAA qualification or equivalent/similar Must hold a B1.1 or B.1.2 or B3 or equivalent/similar licence. Security Clearance The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain (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 United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.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…