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Job Vacancies at Brighton City Airport

We are the oldest continuous licensed airport in the UK with Harold Piffard courageously flying from here in 1910. The airport stays true to its founders’ vision in the early 1900s: to create an aerodrome that could be available for expert and student aviators of all nations. Used by a diverse range of aircraft on a daily basis, Brighton City Airport proves to be the perfect gateway to the south coast of England.

Opportunities at the Airport

Whether you are just starting out or looking to build on an already successful career, Brighton City Airport could provide the perfect career opportunity for you. We are always looking for talented, qualified people to join our small, forward-thinking business.

Our unique culture is distinguished by a shared passion – aviation. No two days are the same, one day you could be greeting a celebrity or executive flight and another, supporting a training visit from a military aircraft. Everyone in airport operations works together to deliver the best possible service, while always holding safety in the highest regard. See below for opportunities based in Airport Operations, as well as with other businesses based here.

About the Company

FTA, founded in June 2006, is a CAA/EASA approved commercial flight training academy, helping students from all over the world develop the skills, experience and confidence they need to become successful pilots. The fleet flies around 1 million miles a year, accounting for over half the resident movements at Brighton City Airport. FTA is proudly one of the only ATOs to offer courses which conduct all of its integrated flight training in the UK.

Current Vacancies

Advanced Flight Instructor – FTA Global

Focus

Teaching a variety of flight courses, such as the Integrated Flight Deck Programme phases 1-4, Night Rating and Private Pilot Licence.

Main Responsibilities

– Complete student reports promptly after every training sortie

– Ensure completion of pre and post flight briefings

– Uphold flight safety in all aspects of training

– Conduct each lesson in accordance with the approved syllabus

– Ensure FTA’s standards are maintained throughout training

– Retain a valid Class 1 Medical

– Comply with rules and procedures as designated in the Operations Manual

– Attend administration, standardisation and periodic/annual training as per the CFI

– Conduct any other reasonable duties which may, from time to time, by given by the Head of Training (HoT) or CFI

Qualifications/requirements

– Minimum EASA CPL/IR

– Unrestricted FI Rating

– Class 1 Medical

– Good team player with strong interpersonal skills

– Self-motivated, confident and enthusiastic

– Flexibility to adapt learning/teaching styles and to differentiate between trainees

– Experienced in delivering VFR and IFR training on SEP and MEP aircraft

– Knowledge of EASA regulations

– Flight instructional experience at an ab-initio level

All candidates should be flexible and have the willingness to go the extra mile. They should have a passion for aviation and want to make a difference in their role.

FTA is able to offer a stable roster, career development, pension and other benefits. Licence revalidations, renewals and medicals are also included.

Hours

5-day shift pattern which includes some weekends.

Location

Brighton City Airport, which is conveniently accessible by road and rail.

Apply

If you match the above criteria and believe that you will be an asset to the team at FTA, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV, along with a Covering Letter to p.jones@fta-global.com

Want to know more about what life as an FTA Instructor can offer you? Find out here.

Qualified Flight Instructor – FTA Global

Focus

Flight training for students on the Integrated Flight Deck Programme phases 1-3, Night Rating and Private Pilot Licence.

Main Responsibilities

– Complete student reports promptly after every training sortie

– Ensure completion of pre and post flight briefings

– Uphold flight safety in all aspects of training

– Conduct each lesson in accordance with the approved syllabus

– Ensure FTA’s standards are maintained throughout training

– Retain a valid Class 1 Medical

– Comply with rules and procedures as designated in the Operations Manual

– Attend administration, standardisation and periodic/annual training as per the Chief Flight Instructor (CFI)

– Conduct any other reasonable duties which may, from time to time, given by the Head of Training or CFI

Qualifications/requirements

– Minimum EASA Commercial Pilot’s Licence

– Fight Instructor Rating

– Class 1 Medical

– Good team player with strong interpersonal skills

– Self-motivated, confident and enthusiastic

– Flexibility to adapt learning/teaching styles and to differentiate between trainees

– Knowledge of EASA regulations

– Flight instructional experience at an ab-initio level

All candidates should be flexible and have the willingness to go the extra mile. They should have a passion for aviation and want to make a difference in their role.

FTA is able to offer a stable roster, career development, pension and other benefits. Licence revalidations, renewals and medicals are also included.

Hours

5-day shift pattern which includes some weekends.

Location

Brighton City Airport, Wingfield House, Cecil Pashley Way, BN43 5FF.

Apply

If you match the above criteria and believe that you will be an asset to the team at FTA, they would love to hear from you. Please send your CV, along with a Covering Letter to p.jones@fta-global.com

Airport Firefighter

Focus

The primary role of the Firefighter is to carry out Fire & Rescue duties in emergency situations as directed by any superior officer, to undertake maintenance, testing and inspecting of fire service equipment and to carry out any extraneous duty as and when required.

Main Responsibilities

– To participate in any Fire & Rescue situation following any instruction from a superior officer to ensure the effectiveness of the operation

– To assist to maintain, test, inspect and repair fire service and associated equipment. To ensure records are maintained of work undertaken. This will include hydrant inspections, vehicle defects and log books.

– To assist to maintain, test, inspect and repair fire service and associated equipment. To ensure records are maintained of work undertaken. This will include hydrant inspections, vehicle defects and log books.

– To undertake any specialist skills training course that is beneficial to the efficient and effective running of the fire station.

– To carry out ALL extraneous duties as may be required including (but not limited to):

o Aerodrome Wildlife Control
o Aircraft Refuelling
o Hangar duties
o Grass cutting
– To ensure that all fire service reports are produced to a good standard thus enabling such documents to withstand scrutiny during any legal enquiry.

– To ensure that all PPE is maintained to the manufacturers standards and that it is kept clean and in a presentable condition.

– To ensure that all fire service vehicles are clean at the end of duty and ready for operational checks at the start of the next day duty.

– To participate in fire service general housekeeping.

It is a condition of employment that the firefighter undertakes to perform any task that is relevant to the airports requirements providing that it is within his/her competence and ability.

All Personnel operating within the operational environment of the airport have the following safety responsibilities:

– To comply with the relevant safety requirements and procedures outlined in:

o Brighton City Airport SMS
o Aerodrome Manual
o Other duly authorised corporate manuals, instructions and notices
– To apply system safety measures as required by safety management procedures and instructions

– To advise the Fire Service Manager, or his nominated deputy, of any safety occurrence or system failure affecting Brighton City Airport and to identify and report any situation or potential risk or concern affecting system safety via one of the following means:

o Report directly to the Fire Service Manager
o Via team meetings
o Submitting either an incident/hazard report, event report or a confidential report via the Centrik system.
– Supporting safety audits as and when they occur

– Supporting safety investigations as and when they occur

Qualifications/requirements

Essential
– CAT C Driving Licence

– Minimum 2 years’ recent experience as a firefighter (whole time or retained) and ability to meet LA fitness tests

Desirable
– First Aid qualification

– Experience as an airport firefighter

Knowledge

Essential
– Knowledge and understanding of the key elements of the firefighter role

– Good level of numeracy: able to interpret basic numerical information (dials, tables, charts) and use Mathematical calculations correctly

– Able to use word processing, spreadsheet and database packages, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

Desirable
– Basic awareness of Health and Safety issues

Skills

Essential
– Proven experience of working effectively as part of a team, understanding and respecting diversity

– Able to follow instructions

– High degree of practical and manual ability

– Able to work at height and in confined spaces

– Able to work without supervision, showing initiative and being self-motivated

– Able to prioritise effectively when faced with several issues at one time

– Good written and oral communication skills

– Capable of effective problem solving by using relevant information in an organised, safe and systematic way

– Able to remain calm under physical and mental pressure and in highly challenging situations

– Able to work unsocial hours and shifts, as required

Desirable
– Hands on approach to getting things done

– Able to evidence a commitment to continual professional development

– Able to undertake a variety of administrative and IT tasks

– Basic customer service skills

Hours

5-day shift pattern which includes some weekends.

Pay

c£21,000 (after probationary period) plus benefits and allowances.

Location

Brighton City Airport, which is conveniently accessible by road and rail.

Apply

Interested parties meeting the Person Specification for the role are invited to apply in writing to:
Fire Service Manager
Brighton City Airport
The Terminal Building
Shoreham-by-Sea
West Sussex
BN43 5FF
e-mail: j.harris@flybrighton.com