Aviation Operations and Ramp Assistant

Leading Edge Aviation; Oxford; On-site; GBP 25,397 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days plus public holidays

Pension scheme with enhanced employer contributions

Life assurance scheme of 2x annual salary

Cycle to work scheme

Free on-site parking

Job summary

A leading aviation training company in Oxford is seeking an Aviation Operations and Ramp Assistant to ensure the effective delivery of flight operations. The role includes assisting the Operations Manager, maintaining aircraft readiness, and liaising with student pilots. Ideal candidates should be proactive, organized, and possess strong IT skills, with a commitment to operational safety and efficiency. A full UK driving license is required. Offering a salary of £25,397 to £27,000, along with generous benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in a dynamic, fast-paced position.
• Flight Planning and Operational experience would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Operations Manager in flight scheduling and briefings.
• Maintain an accurate picture of aircraft status.
• Ensure all aircraft are appropriately prepared for flights.
• Manage maintenance schedules for aircraft.

Skills

Excellent IT and systems skills

Strong organisational skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

A can-do attitude

Ability to analyse and decide actions

Proactive manner

Flexible approach to working hours

Education

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Aviation Operations and Ramp Assistant at Leading Edge Aviation

Join to apply for the Aviation Operations and Ramp Assistant role at Leading Edge Aviation. The Flight Operations/Ramp Assistant is a hybrid role established to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of the daily flight planning programme for all aircraft and simulator sorties and maintain a smooth operation by ensuring our aircraft are flight-ready at Leading Edge Aviation. Reporting directly to the Operations Manager and working closely with the Head of Training (HoT) and the Chief Flight Instructor (CFI) the Assistant will provide a reliable presence in the Operations area and on the Ramp, working closely with student pilots who will require experienced guidance and assistance as they look to undertake their flying training.

Department: Operations

Location: Oxford Campus

Compensation: £25,397 - £27,000 per year

This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week, based at our Oxford Campus. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we therefore reserve the right to close this position early. This role is available on an immediate basis, candidates with imminent availability are preferred.

Operations

• Assist the Operations Manager in scheduling all aircraft and simulator sorties and briefing sessions on the Flying Programme, using Private Radar in accordance with Leading Edge Aviation, EASA training requirements and Instructor availability.
• Keep Flight Logger up to date with actual event timings.
• Process Instructor duty and rest records in accordance with the Operations Manual.
• Ensure adherence of the Flying Programme to relevant regulations and operational procedures.
• Maintain a continuous and accurate picture of the position and technical status of all aircraft.
• Maintain up-to-date awareness of the actual and forecast weather situation enroute and the serviceability of essential enroute and terminal facilities affecting the operated route.
• Assist in the completion and submission of Flight Plans to achieve the flying programme.
• Ensure adherence to relevant regulations and procedures, including flight time limitations, in coordination with Operations Manager.
• Initiate remedial actions in the case of potential or actual disruptions in order to keep or bring back the fleet to the initial schedule programme.
• Take the lead in case of flight disruption.
• Initiate the emergency procedure in case of accidents or incidents involving our aircraft or personnel.
• Liaise with Airport operations to ensure the efficient delivery of the planned Flying Programme including organising refuelling of the aircraft and filing fuel receipts, managing the aircraft movements at the home airport, ensuring the required aircraft are out and ready to fly for the first daily sortie and Hangered at the end of the day.
• Other activities as required.
• Liaise with ATC as required to achieve the flying programme and update Private Radar.
• Manage the maintenance schedule for each aircraft: coordinating planned maintenance activities such as scheduled servicing, liaising with the appropriate maintenance teams to deal with ad hoc issues.
• Demonstrate and uphold the company’s core values in all actions, decisions, and interactions.
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Ramp

• Ensure all aircraft are appropriately refuelled and oil levels at the required level.
• Ensure all aircraft are cleaned and fit for flight, both internally and externally.
• Move aircraft in and out hangar / around the apron as required.
• Undertake Aircraft and Hangar cleaning as required.
• Undertake daily, weekly and monthly vehicle and ground equipment checks.
• Escort visitor’s airside as required.

Core Competencies

• Experience in a dynamic, fast passed position.
• Excellent IT and systems skills.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a positive and enthusiastic outlook.
• A can‑do attitude with the willingness to go the extra mile for the Customer.
• Ability to analyse and decide a course of action in a timely manner.
• A proactive manner, looking to resolve issues within approved boundaries, working with Operations Manager to identify solutions to the usual flying training issues that occur – weather, aircraft, serviceability, pilot availability, etc.
• A flexible approach to working hours.
• Full UK driving licence.

Other requirements

• Flight Planning and Operational experience would be beneficial.
• Strong IT and systems skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a positive and enthusiastic outlook.
• Demonstrable alignment with the company’s core values in attitude, conduct, and work ethic.

What we offer

• Salary of £25,397 - £27,000 per annum, reviewed annually.
• Commitment to your personal and professional development.
• Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days plus public holidays.
• Enhanced sick pay and leave.
• Pension scheme with enhanced employer contributions.
• Life assurance scheme of 2x your annual salary.
• Critical illness cover.
• Access to our Individual Assistance Programme and lifestyle discounts.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free on‑site parking.
• Employee referral scheme.