Babcock | Instructor
Ground Crew Instructor - Aviation Specialist
Location: Stockbridge, Hampshire
Salary: £36,259.50 + Benefits
Role Type: Full Time / Fixed Term Contract – 12 Months
Role ID: SF67978
Opportunity to Shape Future Military Aviation Professionals
Babcock International is seeking a dedicated Ground Crew Instructor to join its esteemed team at the Middle Wallop site. This pivotal role offers an exceptional opportunity to contribute to the development of future military aviation professionals within the Army Air Corps. The successful candidate will play an integral part in delivering specialist refuelling operations training, fostering career advancement within the defence, aerospace, and engineering sectors.
Key Responsibilities
The Ground Crew Instructor will be responsible for:
- Delivering comprehensive classroom and practical instruction on military refuel vehicles.
- Maintaining up-to-date subject matter expertise and training currency.
- Developing engaging and effective training materials and lesson plans.
- Managing fleet maintenance schedules and fuel accounts.
- Monitoring and reporting on trainee progress.
This is a full-time position, requiring 37.5 hours per week, based at the Middle Wallop site.
Essential Experience and Qualifications
Prospective candidates should possess:
- Proven experience delivering high-level training within a structured environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite for creating and presenting training materials.
- Hands-on experience operating military refuel vehicles.
The following qualifications are considered advantageous:
- ADR Licence (Modules 1, 2, 3, 4*, 6).
- Full UK Driving Licence with C+E Category.
- Defence Instructional Technique (or equivalent).
- ADR (HAZMAT) Instructor (DST Registered).
- Defence Train the Trainer Course.
Security Requirements
Successful applicants must be able to obtain and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance. Eligibility for roles may be influenced by factors such as place of birth, nationality, and residency status, in accordance with national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. Further details on vetting can be found on the GOV.UK website.
Benefits and Culture
Babcock International offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Generous holiday allowance.
- Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance.
- Access to Aviva DigiCare+ for digital GP services, health checks, and nutritional advice.
- Employee share scheme and shopping savings portal.
- Payment of Professional Fees.
- Special paid leave for reservists in the armed forces.
- Holiday Trading scheme.
- Paid 'Be Kind Day' for volunteering.
- Exceptional development opportunities and an employee assistance programme supporting overall wellbeing.
Babcock International is a committed disability confident employer, dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture. Reasonable adjustments can be requested during the application process. The company is open to discussing flexible working arrangements.
About Babcock International
For over a century, Babcock International has been instrumental in national defence, community protection, and global development. The company remains committed to adaptation, advancement, and sustainability.
Closing Date: 05/11/2025