Airfield Support Technician

Airfield Support Team Technician

Location: RAF Brize Norton Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 3LX

Salary: £33,580 plus excellent benefits

Schedule: Mon–Fri, 37 hours per week

Ready to impact a better future?

As an Airfield Support Team Technician in our Airfield Support Team at RAF Brize Norton, you’ll help ensure the effective control, management, and safeguarding of essential radio and aviation‑related equipment that keeps operations running safely.

Your work will help deliver reliable communication and safety systems that support the Royal Air Force’s mission. It’s a role with real purpose, where your contribution helps create a positive impact on the people and communities connected to the UK’s largest military airbase.

What you’ll do as an Airfield Support Team Technician

You’ll Be Entrusted To

• Maintain the control and management of Managed Radio Equipment (MRE).
• Support frequency management, including allocation updates and liaison with the Radio Delivery Team.
• Assist with Air Traffic Management (ATM) equipment technical safeguarding, including siting boards, RADHAZ, and electromagnetic checks.

Maintain Air Traffic Management network faults, including crash phone lines and G‑6 radios.

Support building custody for Ground Radio Installation buildings, including key control and site access arrangements.

Does this sound like you?

You’ll be a great fit for this role if you have:

• Been SC cleared or have no problems obtaining one.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English, Mathematics, and a science subject.
• Experience working in an airfield or aviation environment — desirable but not essential.
• An interest in Air Traffic Control communication systems or aircraft mechanical or avionics equipment.
• The ability to complete a mandatory three‑week Airfield Support Team training course at RAF Cosford.
  
  

This role requires Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance, which involves verifying your identity, employment history, nationality, and criminal record to meet government security standards. In addition, you will need to obtain formal Security Clearance (SC), which includes more detailed background checks on employment, criminal record, and financial history to ensure suitability for working in secure environments. Please note that UK residency requirements may apply for certain levels of clearance. You will also complete an Occupational Health Questionnaire so we can identify and provide any support you may need to undertake the role effectively.

Discover all you need to keep growing

We’re one of the top 1% of international employers, so you can have confidence you’ll be part of a highly supportive culture with leaders you can count on to help you achieve your goals. From mentoring and training to our focus on internal progression, we’re proud to offer clear development opportunities – and the support and tools to help you seize them.

What We Offer

• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays
• Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Training and development: Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships (including L3 Team Leader and L5 Operations Manager apprenticeships), mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression
• Health and wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off at Serco‑managed leisure centres, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP service
• Discounts: Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
• Charity: Paid volunteering day, tax‑free charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme, donate your pennies from your monthly pay to the Serco People Fund Charity

Employee networks: Our networks support inclusion and connection by providing spaces for collaboration, learning, and belonging. They represent and empower all our colleagues including LGBTQIA+ employees, women, parents and carers, people with disabilities, veterans, and people from all cultural backgrounds.

Let’s impact a better future, together. Apply today.

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