Aircraft Support Specialist

1 month ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Ministry of Defence Full time

Job Summary

The Aircraft Support Specialist will be responsible for carrying out pre and post-flight aircraft ground handling procedures associated with military and civilian aircraft. This includes performing duties associated with towing visiting aircraft and assisting aircrew with the preparation of aircraft for and recovery from flight. The successful candidate will work as part of a team and report to the Aircraft Handling Supervisor through the VASS Manager.

Key Responsibilities

Carrying out pre and post-flight aircraft ground handling procedures associated with military and civilian aircraft.

Assisting aircrew with the preparation of aircraft for and recovery from flight, including refuelling and aircraft de/anti-icing.

Performing duties associated with towing visiting aircraft.

Ensuring that stringent aviation engineering standards are maintained and Health and Safety at Work regulations are adhered to.

Adhering to and promoting Quality Awareness processes and procedures.

Promoting Foreign Object Debris (FOD) awareness and individual responsibilities to FOD.

Carrying out associated duties within VASS as detailed by the VASS Manager.

Person Specification

Applicants should preferably have an Aviation Engineering background specific to ground handling of aircraft.

You must be able to work as part of a team and on your own initiative.

You must have a working knowledge of Microsoft packages.

You must be prepared to work out-of-hours and at weekends to meet VASS tasking commitments.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

The successful applicant will have to complete the VASS familiarisation and periodic mandatory MOD and Civil Service training packages.

Licences

Full UK Driving License

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

Seeing the Big PictureWorking TogetherDelivering at Pace

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £23,310, Ministry of Defence contributes £6,752 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Learning and development tailored to your roleAn environment with flexible working optionsA culture encouraging inclusion and diversity

New entrants will be entitled to 25 days annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years service.

Competitive maternity, paternity and parental leave to qualifying culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.

The post does not offer relocation expenses.

External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.

Please note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.

Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.

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The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment by 31st December 2022. The policy is WholeForce and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.

Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. This is a non-contractual arrangement where all office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD office, will also count towards this level of attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements.

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