Airfield Ground Lighting Technician

RGIT Australia; Prestwick; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Glasgow Prestwick Airport is seeking an Airfield Ground Lighting (AGL) technician within the Air Traffic Engineering department to maintain and service AGL systems across the airfield and buildings.

You will perform fault rectification, inspections, and liaison with contractors, ensuring documented processes and regulatory compliance while supporting emergencies and trainee development.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills with clear English.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible to work shifts, including early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Good physical fitness for standing long periods.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and service AGL equipment and field installations.
• Maintain AGL competency and liaise with HV contractors.
• Support procedures ensuring documented processes for equipment.
• Keep regulatory records for authorities (CAA/SARG, HSE).
• Support recruitment and development of AGL trainees/apprentices.
• Assist in emergencies and during winter operations.
• Oversee project works delegated by Manager Air Traffic Engineering.

Skills

Communication

Under pressure

Problem solving

Team player

Shift work

Physical fitness

Job description

Within your role you will carry out the duties associated with the Airfield Ground Lighting (AGL) function of the Air Traffic Engineering (ATE) Department of Glasgow Prestwick Airport (GPA). This includes the routine maintenance servicing, support and fault rectification of a wide range of electrical and airfield systems and infrastructure within the airfield, airport buildings and its confines in line with departmental documentation, procedures and Safety Management System (SMS).

About Us

Glasgow Prestwick Airport directly employs around 500 people and supports over 4,000 jobs across Scotland’s aerospace cluster. Located at the heart of Scotland’s aviation and aerospace industry, we deliver a wide range of in-house aviation services, providing vital connections to the rest of the world.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance and servicing of a wide range of electrical systems across the airport, including Airfield Ground Lighting (AGL) equipment and associated field installations.

• Maintain AGL competency.
• Liaise with contractors in the maintenance of specialist systems, including High Voltage (HV).
• Support the preparation, establishment and implementation of appropriate working procedures to ensure the provision of comprehensively documented processes for all equipment maintained.
• Maintain documentary records of all work in support of regulatory requirements examined by external authorities, for example: CAA/SARG, HSE.
• Work in conjunction with all other departments within the airport, as and when required.
• Work in conjunction with other Air Traffic Engineering department staff.
• Support in the recruitment, training and development of future AGL trainees/apprentices.
• Support in the response to emergency incidents, and to assist appropriately based on situation arising.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties as required, including assistance during winter operations, diversions and special events.
• Oversee and deliver project works which will be delegated by Manager Air Traffic Engineering (MATE).
• To operate any item of test and measuring equipment required to assist in the aforementioned tasks.
• Perform such administration tasks necessary to contribute to the smooth, safe and efficient coordination of the AGL subset of the ATE department.
• Ensure continuation of self-development to increase skill sets and knowledge base specific to Airfield Ground Lighting systems.
• To efficiently conduct secondary duties as assigned by your department manager.

About You

• Excellent communication skills—both face-to-face and over radio/phone
• The ability to work well under pressure and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment
• Good problem-solving skills and strong attention to detail
• The ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
• Flexibility to work shifts, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and public holidays
• A good level of physical fitness, as the role may involve standing for long periods and assisting with mobility equipment

For more information on this role please view the job description attached.

Join the team at Glasgow Prestwick Airport and become part of a dynamic and diverse workforce dedicated to excellence in aviation services.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and are committed to applying equal opportunities at all stages of our recruitment and selection process. Reasonable adjustments will be made to our recruitment process to ensure that no applicant is disadvantaged.

Closing Date - Friday 2nd October at 12 noon.