Aircraft Handler

TN United Kingdom; Shawbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Aircraft Handler to support Fuel Services and Maintenance Teams in ensuring safe ramp operations. This role involves the safe movement of aircraft, supervision of starts, and general support to ramp operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of flight safety and ramp operations, with a background in ramp operations, preferably with helicopters. Additional training can be provided for the right candidate. Enjoy a range of benefits including private medical insurance, a pension scheme, and various employee purchase schemes. If you are passionate about aviation and meet the requirements, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance (Bupa)

Pension scheme with Airbus contributions

Share Incentive Plan and ESOP

Success Share and discretionary bonus schemes

Bikes to Work scheme

Technology purchase schemes

Den-Plan employee purchase scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in Ramp Operations, preferably with helicopters.
• Must have the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe movement of aircraft between hangars and dispersal areas.
• Supervise aircraft starts and support ramp operations.

Skills

Understanding of Flight Safety

Ramp Operations

Education

Human Factors Training

Job description

The job description provides detailed information about Airbus Helicopters UK and the Aircraft Handler position. However, it contains some repetitive points, inconsistent formatting, and extraneous details that could be streamlined for clarity and professionalism. Below is a refined version that improves readability, removes duplication, and maintains all essential information:

Aircraft Handler - Reports to Transport Manager Shawbury

The Aircraft Handler supports Fuel Services and Maintenance Teams in ensuring safe ramp operations. Responsibilities include:

1. Safe movement of aircraft between hangars and dispersal areas.
2. Supervision of aircraft starts.
3. General support to ramp operations.

Knowledge and Skills (Essential):

• Understanding of Flight Safety and Ramp Operations.

Education, Qualifications, or Training (Essential):

• Human Factors Training (training can be provided for the right candidate).

Experience (Essential):

• Experience of Ramp Operations, preferably with helicopters.

Desirable:

• Experience as an Aircraft Refueller or Fitter.
• Experience of Military Aviation.

Additional Requirements:

• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Security Clearance: DBS security clearance and eligibility for SC clearance are required.

Benefits include:

• Private Medical Insurance (Bupa).
• Pension scheme with Airbus contributions.
• Share Incentive Plan and ESOP.
• Success Share and discretionary bonus schemes.
• Bikes to Work and technology purchase schemes.
• Den-Plan employee purchase scheme.

Please note the application deadline is Friday, 17th 2023. We may close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. For questions, contact Recruitment. All applicants must comply with Export Control Regulations and demonstrate the right to work in the UK.