Aircraft Handler

Aircraft Handler, Reports to Transport Manager , Shawbury

• The Aircraft Handler supports the Fuel Services and Maintenance Teams in supporting delivery of safe ramp operations.
The main responsibilities of the post holder will be:
• Safe movement of aircraft between hangars and dispersal.
• Supervision of aircraft starts.
• General support to ramp operations.
• Safe movement of aircraft between hangars and dispersal.
• Supervision of aircraft starts.
• General support to ramp operations., Required to work shifts as part of normal routine.
The Reward: In joining the Airbus family, you will play a critical part in delivering the most efficient helicopters for its customers, who serve, protect, save lives and carry passengers in demanding environments. On top of your competitive base salary, you will have access to the following benefits below via our Airbus salary sacrifice schemes:
• Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) - single cover for employees paid by the company
• Pension: Employees are auto-enrolled into the Airbus Group UK Retirement Fund. Initially, AH contributes 6%, employee 4% basic
• Share Incentive Plan and ESOP. Annual share schemes at company discretion.
• Success Share, Discretionary Group bonus scheme (conditions apply)
• Bikes to Work (up to £3,000) (employee purchase scheme)
• Technology ( employee purchase scheme)
• Mydrive (employee car purchase scheme)
• Den-Plan (employee purchase scheme)
Additional requirements
• Due to the nature of this position you will require DBS Security Clearance and eligible for SC clearance.
• "Applicants must meet any/all requirements of Export Compliance Regulation's."
• We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. After this date the applications will then be reviewed, Feedback will be given and Interviews will be arranged. Please direct any questions relating to this job posting to contact.recruitmetnt.ahuk@airbus.com in the first instance for the attention of Carmel/Heather.
This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.


• Human Factors Training (Can be provided for the right candidate).
DESIRABLE
• Experience of Military Aviation.
The post holder should have the following experience: ESSENTIAL
• Experience of Ramp Operations, preferably with helicopters.
DESIRABLE
• Experience as an Aircraft Refueller or Fitter.
  
  Airbus Helicopters is the world's largest helicopter manufacturer and the company's site at Oxford Airport is Britain's civil helicopter hub.
AHUK offers considerable experience in helicopter sales, bespoke completions, maintenance and spares support. Its in-house engineering capabilities include design, customisation, installation, flight-testing and certification, as well as technical support, maintenance, training and the supply of spares for civil and military applications. AHUK is the MoD's chosen provider of helicopters and maintenance for its Defence Helicopter Flying School (referred to as MFTS) located in RAF Shawbury (Shropshire) and RAF Valley (Anglesey). PLEASE NOTE - It is AHUK policy to require all applicants to demonstrate they have the right to remain and to work in the UK., Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com. At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.