Aircraft Handler

Aerospace Design Facilities Limited & AS Aerospace Limited; Denham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerospace Design Facilities Limited & AS Aerospace Limited is hiring a full-time Aircraft Handler for Denham Aerodrome. The role involves ensuring aircraft readiness, maintaining standards, and supporting engineering operations.

Ideal candidates are aviation enthusiasts with good communication skills and a proactive approach. The role suits school or college leavers interested in helicopter maintenance. Full training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in aircraft ground handling, parking, and towing procedures.
• Familiarity with hangar safety practices and airside safety regulations.
• Ability to communicate well and problem solve under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Ensure aircraft are ready for scheduled departures.
• Maintain aircraft in showroom condition.
• Assist the engineering team with requirements as needed.

Skills

Aircraft ground handling

Safety regulations knowledge

Proactive teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Interest in aviation

Job description

AS Aerospace Limited have an exciting opportunity for a full time Aircraft Handler based at Denham Aerodrome, UB9 5DF.

The main job description is shown below:

Responsibilities

• Ensure aircraft are out of the hangar ready for scheduled departures, refuelled and with the correct fuel and seating configuration.
• Be responsible for keeping the aircraft in showroom condition as per their cleaning schedules/requirements.

Other Duties once key duties above have been completed:

• Assist the engineering team with engineering requirements when needed, de‑paneling aircraft, cleaning parts and components.
• Ensuring the ground handling equipment is serviced, operational and safe to use.
• Ensuring the forklift and tug are fully operational, serviced and charged.
• Keeping on top of the general husbandry around the hangar, working with the engineers.
• Ensure workshops are kept in a clean and organised manner.
• To take a lead on the disposal of waste ensuring fuel deliveries and to organise that waste fuel are taken care of.
• Assist around the hangar and business where necessary, ensuring bins are emptied and the hangar is tidy.
• Keeping all walkways safe for use, ensuring safety signs are displayed correctly when any cleaning or maintenance work is being undertaken.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Proficiency in aircraft ground handling, parking, and towing procedures.
• Familiarity with hangar safety practices and airside safety regulations.
• An aviation enthusiast, who is at home working on a busy airfield, within a dynamic helicopter maintenance facility.
• Proactive, a real team player with a flexible approach and the confidence to work on their own when required.
• Ability to communicate well, think clearly under pressure and with the ability to problem solve.
• Would suit school or college leaver who is interested in pursuing a career in helicopter maintenance or someone who has a passion for aviation and wants to work with a great team of engineers. Will need to enjoy a very hands on role. Full training will be given.

Must have

• Must be physically fit and able to meet the demands of the role.
• Own a valid UK driver's licence and have their own vehicle to get to/from work due to location of business.
• Must be reliable, have excellent time keeping and be able to work to tight deadlines.