Airfield Operations Technician

Role: Airfield Operations Technician

Location: Boscombe Down

Duration: 3 months

Rate: £22/hour PAYE

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Role Purpose

• Support aircraft ground handling and airfield operations activities at MOD Boscombe Down.
• Contribute to the safe and efficient delivery of flying operations in a dynamic aviation environment.
• Provide operational support for aircraft movements and associated airfield activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Aircraft marshalling and ground movement operations.
• Aircraft towing operations.
• Support aircraft arrival and departure activities.
• Operate specialist vehicles including aircraft tugs, sweepers and forklift trucks (where qualified).
• Carry out daily vehicle inspections and report defects.
• Maintain accurate operational records and documentation.
• Comply with all aviation safety, airfield operating and company procedures.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience in aviation ground operations, aircraft handling, airfield operations or a similar operational environment.
• Knowledge of aircraft marshalling procedures.
• Knowledge of aircraft towing procedures.
• Knowledge of aircraft arrival and departure operations.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to meet CP2 Safe Colour Perception standards (essential requirement for airfield operations duties).
• Ability to work safely in a busy operational airfield environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexible approach to changing operational demands.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Previous military or civilian airfield operations experience.
• Fixed wing and/or rotary wing aircraft handling experience.
• Category C (HGV) driving licence.
• Fork Lift Truck licence.
• Human Factors training.
• Knowledge of aviation Health, Safety and Environmental requirements.

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