London Stansted Airport Airside Driver Trainer - Part Time
Introduction
AIRDAT is a UK based systems, training & consultancy company providing services specifically to the Aviation sector. Our products relate to the management of training, assurance, compliance, fleet and auditing. In addition, AIRDAT offers airports an array of support services.
AIRDAT is proudly an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT). Joining our Employee Ownership Trust means becoming an integral part of a company where your contributions directly impact our shared success. As an employee-owner, you'll have a stake in the company's achievements, fostering a collaborative and empowered work culture. Our commitment to shared ownership promotes a supportive environment where your dedication is rewarded, creating a fulfilling and mutually beneficial workplace.
At AIRDAT, it’s all about life-work balance. The company also runs around 6 free ‘activity days’ throughout the year (including things like Go Karting, Off-Road Driving,Spa Day, Kayaking) - you can vote for other activities you’d like to do and you can book onto as many of these as you like (or not!) - plus our team Christmas Party.
We operate a cycle to work scheme, a Private Healthcare Scheme and Discretionary Occupational Sick Pay. You’ll be provided with all the equipment you need and we reserve an annual budget to help improve skills and further your development too. In addition, all team members receive a purchasing card, so no using your own funds to make company purchases.
Our company values are Proactive, Evolving, Confident and Supportive - these should resonate with any potential applicants.
The Role
As AIRDAT’s Airside Driver Trainer at Stansted, you will be tasked with the delivery of Airside Driver Permit training to ensure candidates leave confident to navigate the airside environment safely.
The role will be part-time with the expectation of 16 hours per week initially, possibly increasing due to work demand. Your hours and days of work will be determined by your manager, and may be adjusted from time to time should demand or need require it, however, we will endeavour to keep to a consistent schedule as much as possible to allow you to maintain that balance between life and work.
This role will be based at Stansted Airport, but there may be a need to travel and cover operations at Luton Airport and other airports that AIRDAT work at.
In this role as Airside Driver Trainer you will be responsible for:
- Delivering the airside driver training for all airside drivers at STN
- Maintaining the AIRDAT airside driving vehicles standards and maintenance
- Printing and distributing driving permits
- Becoming a subject matter expert on everything AIRDAT and STN
- Keeping yourself and the rest of the training and compliance teams up to date with any operational changes on the airfield with access to ASI’s and constant communications with Airfield Operations, ATC, and the industry.
- Reacting to day to day operations
- Assisting in course content updates, in line with regulation and airport changes
- Maintaining a positive relationship with our airport partner, end customers & the extended AIRDAT family
You will be required to report to the Regional Training Lead- Luton and Stansted. There will be a need to self manage whilst maintaining our company culture & values. The role will have a strong focus on improving driving standards and reducing the incident rates at STN.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they are proactive, confident, work well with others, have exceptional customer service skills, are good decision-makers, highly organised & self-motivated, reliable and can work under their own steam unaided.
Role requirements Required
- Experience in the aviation industry
- Minimum 3-year experience in Airside Driving
- Minimum 1-year experience in Airside Driving at STN
- Experience in customer service-based roles
- Good time management and organisational skills
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
- Proficient computer skills
- Superb interpersonal skills, including the ability to quickly build rapport with customers
- A good team player
- Able to work comfortably in a fast-paced environment
- Training qualifications - RTITB, PTTLS (or equivalent)
- Experience in training based roles
Desirable
- Full Valid STN Airport ID
- Full UK driving licence - D1 Minibus licence
- Current CPC
- Current GSAT and CRC
- Educated to higher education level, or equivalent experience
- Experience with ground handling
- Experience in Airside Driving at STN and /or other UK Airports
Salary
- Salary will be discussed on the offer of employment and may depend on experience and qualifications.
- Annual performance reviews will be carried out with your manager.
Applying & more information
To apply for this position please email a copy of your CV and a covering letter/email to [email protected] inserting the job title into the subject line.
More information on AIRDAT can be found at www.airdat.org
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience in the aviation industry?
- Do you have a minimum 3-year experience in Airside Driving?
- Are you able to work comfortably in a fast-paced environment?
- Do you have a minimum of 1 year driving experience airside at London Stansted Airport?
Work Location: In person
