Refueller/handler

**About our team...**

Airbus Helicopters is the world’s largest helicopter manufacturer and the company’s site at Oxford Airport is Britain’s civil helicopter hub.

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.**

**Refueller/Handler - Valley**

**Description/Overall purpose of the Job**

**UK Military Flying Training System (Rotary Wing) Aircraft Refueller/Handler, Valley **Reports to UK MFTS (RW) Transport Manager**
- **The Aircraft Fueller/Handler is responsible for ensuring that the aircraft fleet are positioned and appropriately fuelled to schedule in support of Flight Operations and Base Maintenance activities.
**The main responsibilities of the post holder will be**:

- **To handle and refuel aircraft in accordance with JIG regulations and compliance with Health and Safety regulations and security requirements, including Rotors Running Refuels.**
- **To ensure Health and Safety is maintained and respected at all times including internal policy.**
- **Supplying fuel to aircraft by tanker vehicles and ensuring that the correct quantity of fuel is delivered.**
- **Operating in accordance with JIG, IATA, Airport, Health & Safety, HM Customs and ASIG regulations and procedures.**
- **Conducting vehicle checks by carrying out the designated quality control procedures. Identifying any defects found and reporting accordingly.**
- **Reporting any incidents and providing reports as required.
**The post holder would ideally have the following Knowledge and Skills**:
**ESSENTIAL**
- **Up to date knowledge of H&S appropriate to HAZMAT, Helicopter Operations and active airfields.**
- **High level of numeracy and literacy skills required.**
- **Strong work ethic and team working skills.**
- **Excellent communication skills.
**DESIRABLE**
- **Knowledge of UK Military Aviation and UK MFTS.**

**We require the post holder to have the following Education, Qualifications or special training**:
**ESSENTIAL**
- **Valid driving licence with LGV C+E and ADR (Class 3 in tanks) and DQC (CPC)**

**DESIRABLE**
- **Digital Tachograph Driver Card.**

**The post holder should have the following experience**:
**ESSENTIAL**
- **Aircraft re-fuelling experience.**
- **Aircraft handling experience**
- **Health and safety awareness and respect is essential.**
- **Experience of supporting busy Flight Operations.
**DESIRABLE**
- **Helicopter re-fuelling experience, including rotors running.
**Key performance indicators**:

- **Ensure that zero MFTS sorties are late or cancelled as a result of Aircraft handling/fuelling issues.
**Other requirements**:
**TRAVEL**
- **Required to work shifts as part of normal working pattern.**
- **Required to work at Shawbury site, Shropshire, if operationally required.**

**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)
- Health-care Cash Scheme
- Personal Accident Insurance (employee purchase scheme)
- Health Assessments
- Travel Insurance
- Financial/Legal Advice (eg, Will-writing; Lasting Power of Attorney)

**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.”

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.

**Company**:
Airbus Helicopters UK Ltd

**Employment Type**:
Permanent**Experience Level**:
Professional

**Job Family**:
Customer Account and Service Management

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