Babcock is proud to provide integrated operational support and military flying training to the Royal Navy and RAF.
Key Activities:
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Flying training
Babcock’s training activities have included the delivery of elementary and multi-engine flying training on a tri-Service basis to the UK Armed Forces, responsible for all aspects of equipment supply and engineering support including the provision of a fleet of T67 Slingsby Fireflies at the Defence Elementary Training School (DEFTS).
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Asset Management
Babcock plays a significant part in the delivery of Integrated Operational Support (IOS) contracts. Under the Hawk IOS contract, Babcock supports the entire UK-based Hawk TMk1 fleet, maintaining the aircraft and ensuring availability for their vital role in the fast-jet pilot training at RAF Valley, RAF Leeming, RNAS Culdrose and RNAS Yeovilton.
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Flight Simulator Maintenance
Babcock provides training simulator maintenance for the Harrier GR9/7 full mission simulators at RAF Wittering, and also a large number of desktop training devices spread across the UK from Kinloss in Northern Scotland to Culdrose in Cornwall. The majority of equipment is located at RAFC Cranwell and RAF Cosford. Maintenance staff based in these centres undertake planned maintenance visits to a further 14 sites in addition to providing a call-out response across the UK.
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Multi-Activity Airfield Support Services
Babcock operates a Multi-Activity Contract for the Royal Air Force providing logistical, airfield and administrative support to RAF Valley and its satellite airfield, RAF Mona.
Airfield support activities include the maintenance and repair of airfield navigation and communication aids, as well as a Fire and Rescue service that provides continuous 24/7 cover.
Additional services include the delivery of support for the regional airport, ranging from site-wide cleaning and waste recycling, IT and administration support, to management of a suite of machine and fabrication shops.
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Equipment Support
Babcock commenced the wheels and brakes element of Commodity Availability Procurement System (CAPS) contract in January 2009.
Babcock is responsible for the maintenance of over 1,000 wheel and brake assemblies for the Hawk, Harrier, Nimrod and VC10 aircraft.
Key Customers
Ministry of Defence
BAE Systems
Marshall Aerospace
Rolls-Royce