Ground Operations Officer

Ground Operations Officer – Aberdeen

We are currently seeking a full time, permanent Ground Operations Officer to join our team in Aberdeen.

Principle Responsibilities:

The safe execution of all required ground activities for the operating base for both helicopter and fixed wing operations, including but not limited:

• Aircraft and non-aircraft towing activity.
• Safety cover for aircraft starts.
• Safety cover for aircraft shutdowns, and completing ground activities on completion, including engine and aircraft washes.
• Aircraft refuelling for helicopter operations.
• Preparing passenger baggage and freight items for flights and ensuring these are loaded in accordance with aircraft hold limitations/ restrictions.
• Unloading aircraft and identifying, and reporting, any non-compliant items.
• Completing required daily vehicle, equipment, and general ramp condition checks.
• Supporting the base’s winter plans to maintain safety at the base, including pro-actively applying de icer to airside walkways, and ensuring car park grit bins remain fully stocked.
• Acting as a safety leader in the department, including identifying and reporting any safety hazards to the working environment.

Person Specification:

Qualifications:

• Forklift licence is desirable but not essential.
• HGV Class 2 is desirable but not essential.
• Dangerous Goods Awareness qualification is desirable but not essential.
• Driving licence is essential.

Experience:

Previous experience of working as a Ground Operations Officer is highly advantageous, but training will be given.

Skills:

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Need to be flexible and have the ability to undertake shift work which will include weekends.
• Ability to work as part of a team and individually.
• Some heavy lifting may be involved.
• Ability to work on own initiative whilst adhering to procedures.
• Safety focus, with confidence to raise any safety concern.

All applicants must be currently eligible to work and live in the UK. All Applicants should submit a CV.

Please note that due to the volume of applications we are unable to respond individually to all applications. Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be contacted directly. We would like to thank all applicants for the time and effort taken in applying.

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