Airport Firefighter Apprentice

Tussell Limited; New York (NY); Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team as Aviation Firefighters. This role involves responding to emergencies, ensuring safety, and maintaining equipment readiness, all while upholding rigorous standards. The successful candidates will benefit from fully funded training, a supportive work environment, and opportunities for professional development. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this organization welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. If you're ready to make a difference and embark on a rewarding career in aviation firefighting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Fully funded training

Free parking

Subsidised public transport

Company discounts

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old and a UK resident for the last 3 years.
• Valid Full UK Driving Licence and meets CAA/MAG medical standards.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency situations and undertake firefighting duties.
• Maintain equipment for operational readiness and uphold safety standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational abilities

Ability to work without supervision

Strong communication skills

Calm under pressure

Education

5 x GCSE's grades 4 or above including Maths & English

Job description

Reporting to the Crew Leader or Watch Manager, you will carry out the day-to-day activities required to maintain a fully effective Fire Service in order to save life and to protect property in line with company standards and licensing requirements.

• Dealing with emergency situations in accordance with laid down regulations and procedures and undertaking firefighting duties as deemed necessary to save life and protect property.
• Regularly communicating with and updating the Sector or Incident Commander.
• Efficiently mobilising resources required in responding to emergency incidents.
• Maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external bodies by applying the agreed policies, procedures and working practices when attending domestic or major Aircraft incidents.
• Proposing recommendations for improvements to ensure an effective and integrated response to emergency situations.
• Maintaining the required level of professional competence as specified by the regulator in accordance with CAP 699 to uphold the airport licence.
• Maintaining equipment for operational readiness to specified standards to meet internal and external audit requirements.
• Promoting and adopting safe working practices and ensuring that PPE and operational kit is fit for purpose, whilst working and complying with all safety management systems.

What will make you successful in the role?

We’re actively encouraging all genders and backgrounds to apply for this role. Although physical fitness is integral to this role, other skills are vitally important. To become an Aviation Firefighter, you need skills such as attention to detail, good organisational abilities, and the ability to work without supervision, while still delivering work on time.

Personal qualities like being open to change, promoting a safe working environment, and taking pride in your appearance are also important. Additionally, having practical abilities, being a strong communicator, and being able to remain calm under pressure are essential.

To be eligible for the firefighter apprentice position, there are also some minimum requirements you need to meet:

• Minimum age - 18 years old
• UK resident for the last 3 years to be eligible for government funding
• No previous Fire Service experience to be eligible for government funding
• 5 x GCSE's grades 4 or above including Maths & English
• Valid Full UK Driving Licence
• Meets CAA/MAG medical standards
• Pass entry and subsequent fitness assessments including tests for vertigo and claustrophobia
• Pass required disclosure and background checks

As part of the application process, you will also need to meet certain health and fitness requirements. Here are the specific tests you will need to pass:

• Hearing test
• Eye test (normal colour vision required)
• Physical stamina test
• General tests based on your medical questionnaire

Why MAG?

Every year, London Stansted Airport connects over 28 million passengers with more than 190 destinations across the globe. Part of the largest UK owned airport operator group, MAG, London Stansted Airport supports over 11,600 jobs onsite and generates around £7.75bn each year for the region.

At MAG, we recognise creating a first-class journey for our customers starts by creating a first-class career journey for our colleagues and we are committed to building inclusive environments in which our people can thrive. You’ll also have access to some great benefits including:

• Fully funded training and support from the business
• Free parking
• Subsidised public transport
• Huge range of company discounts

Training

• Apprentices will attend a 10-week residential course, Monday to Friday, at the Fire Service College in Moreton-on-the-Marsh, Gloucestershire.
• Training will be a mix of practical and classroom-based learning, accommodation and meals will be provided.
• Apprentice Firefighters will also be trained to Civil Aviation Authority standards to undertake operational firefighter duties at UK Airports - Aviation Firefighter Conversion (fireservicecollege.ac.uk)
• Successful apprentices will receive a certificate of their professional qualification for completing the FSC FFDP, and they will be eligible for professional registration with the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) at Technician (TIFireE) Level.

Additional job details

Workplace Hybrid, or partially remote

Location: Essex · London Stansted Airport

Salary: rising to £29,232 after 12 months + 17.5% shift allowance

Contract: Fixed term, Full-time

How to apply

Dates for your Diary

• Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 May 2025 - Open Days at London Stansted Fire Station - register your interest to attend one of our open days to find out more about becoming an aviation firefighter here.
• Saturday 31 May 2025 - Closing Date for applications
• Monday 4 & Tuesday 5 August 2025 - Theory assessments at London Stansted Airport
• Wednesday 6 - Friday 15 August 2025 - Practical assessments at London Stansted Airport
• Monday 18 - Friday 22 August 2025 - Interviews at London Stansted Airport
• September 2025 - 8 successful candidates will be offered Airport Fire Service Apprentice positions
• January 2026 - Start Date

Equal Opportunities & Reasonable Adjustments

At MAG we believe in the importance of diversity & inclusion for all. We are committed to creating a workforce that is reflective of our society. As such we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We’re also committed to well-being with a focus on mental health and supporting colleagues from underrepresented groups through our Colleague Resource Groups.

As a Disability Confident employer we are committed to creating an environment where candidates and employees can perform at their optimum. Please let us know if we can provide you with any reasonable adjustments to aid your application or interview process.

Our Colleague Resource Groups include: Women’s Network, Embrace - Race & Ethnicity Group, Fly With Pride (LGBTQIA+), Mental Health, Parent & Carers, Disabilities including neurodiversity.

Click Apply to start your application now. This job will be available on Prospects until 31 May 2025.