Aircraft Handling & Hangar Operations Specialist

Aerospace Design; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerospace Design is seeking a dedicated Aircraft Handler/Line Assistant to join a busy helicopter maintenance facility in the UK. The role involves preparing aircraft for departures, refuelling with correct configurations, and maintaining hangar cleanliness to high standards.

You will support engineering activities, ensure ground equipment is safe and serviced, and help with waste disposal and workshop organisation. A strong eye for detail and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• The Right to work in the UK.
• Own vehicle to get to/from work due to location of business.

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 as per their cleaning schedules/requirements.
• Ensure all refueling requests are carried out with time to spare before the aircraft are due to depart.
• 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 manor.
• 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.

Job description

Aerospace Design is seeking a dedicated Aircraft Handler/Line Assistant to join a busy helicopter maintenance facility in the UK. The role involves preparing aircraft for departures, refuelling with correct configurations, and maintaining hangar cleanliness to high standards.

You will support engineering activities, ensure ground equipment is safe and serviced, and help with waste disposal and workshop organisation. A strong eye for detail and reliability are essential.