Trainee Survival Equipment Technician

Salisbury, DE - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 17 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Trainee Survival Equipment Technician

Location: Amesbury Salisbury

Compensation: 27000 Benefits

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role ID: SF68744

Start Your Career in Aviation Safety and Train for a Role That Saves Lives

At Babcock were working to create a safe and secure world together. If you join us you can play your part as a Trainee Survival Equipment Technician at Boscombe Down near Salisbury Wiltshire.

The role

As a Trainee Survival Equipment Technician youll enter an exciting aviation Engineering environment where youll learn to maintain and repair survival equipment essential for the safety of pilots during flying training and beyond. Its a unique opportunity to gain hands on experience develop technical skills and build a career that matters.

Day-to-day youll support the future pilots of the Army Royal Navy and Royal Air Force making a real difference to national defence and aircrew safety.

Repair and maintain aircrew survival systems and equipment
Carry out routine maintenance on clothing parachutes emergency beacons and flotation devices
Manage stock checks consumables and tool control
Assist with sizing and fitting helmets parachutes gloves and boots for cadets
Ensure compliance with safety standards and maintain accurate records

Please note that the successful candidate will be required to pass a targeted medical questionnaire and medical examination as a condition of employment for this role.

This role is full time 40 hours per week and is based on site at Boscombe Down.

Essential experience of the Trainee Survival Equipment Technician

A genuine interest in engineering and aviation
Ability to meet Ministry of Defence security requirements including Enhanced DBS and Child Barring Service checks

Qualifications for the Trainee Survival Equipment Technician

No formal qualifications required full training provided

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain an enhanced DBS and Child Barring Service 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 - ().

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 share scheme and shopping savings portal
Payment of professional fees
Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
Holiday Trading buy or sell up to one week of annual leave
Be Kind Day one paid day a year for volunteering
Flexible working options
A dynamic working environment

Babcock International

For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations protect communities and build a better world. To continue we must adapt advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please email with the subject header Reasonable adjustments requirement. Were committed to building an inclusive culture where everyones free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing date: 26/11/2025

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Job Title: Trainee Survival Equipment TechnicianLocation: Amesbury SalisburyCompensation: 27000 BenefitsRole Type: Full time / Permanent Role ID: SF68744Start Your Career in Aviation Safety and Train for a Role That Saves LivesAt Babcock were working to create a safe and secure world ...