Farnborough Airport Limited (FAL) is Europe’s leading business aviation airport and the home of British aviation. FAL handles approximately a third of London’s business aviation traffic and is the largest in the UK. FAL owns and operates both the airport and the Fixed Base Operator (FBO) facilities, making its integrated operations unique to the market. FAL has an iconic, state of the art infrastructure which is tailored to business aviation and focussed on delivering a world class customer experience. Over the years, FAL has been consistently recognised as the best FBO in Europe.
FAL operates alongside the Aviator Hampshire Hotel, a luxury hotel located on the perimeter of the airport and one of the best hotels in the area. Both companies are jointly owned by Macquarie Asset Management (MAM). MAM is one of the largest infrastructure investors in the world and has an extensive track record in airport investment and ownership. From a leadership and business perspective, FAL and the Aviator Hampshire Hotel are managed together as a Group.
Farnborough Airport limited is an equal opportunities employer, promoting diversity and inclusion throughout the organisation.
What we are looking for
We are recruiting an Airfield Services Engineer to join the Airfield Services team in ensuring the airfield infrastructure and systems are safe, efficient, and compliant with regulatory requirements to deliver a safe and operational airfield.
About the role
Key responsibilities include:
- Delivering a safe, operational airfield lighting system through an ongoing electrical and mechanical maintenance regime.
- Fault finding and rectification of airfield faults through planned and reactive maintenance.
- Regularly and effectively liaising with Air Traffic Control (ATC) and engineers.
- Maintaining compliance with Procedures and Maintenance Schedules in accordance with regulatory requirements and Company Policies.
- Providing support for all airfield projects.
- Consistently demonstrating and encouraging others to adhere to the company values of Proud, Passionate, Ambition and Together in your day-to-day role.
- Contributing to the Company’s aspiration of becoming an Employer of Choice and Responsibility in the local area by actively participating in our volunteering opportunities where possible.
- Demonstrating engagement with and adherence to the Company’s policies, procedures, guidelines, and reporting channels to ensure all work is carried out safely and to the highest standards, including but not limited to:
- Safety, Compliance and Environmental standards/legislation.
- The identification and management of occupational risks factors (such as workload/time management, clear communications and working methods) that may affect an employees’ psychological response to their work and workplace conditions.
- Appropriate Workplace Behaviour, UK Modern Slavery and General Data Protection & Retention (GDPR) Policies.
- Supporting the team with adhoc activities/tasks as reasonably requested.
About you
Essential
- Full UK driving license holder.
- Qualified Electrician with knowledge of airfield electrical systems.
- Technical knowledge and ability to pass an Aeronautical Ground Lighting (AGL) Course.
- An understanding of airfield operations and CAP168 & 670.
- Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with others, including 3rd party contractors.
- High attention to detail, with a safety focus.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Able to work across a shift pattern of early and late shifts, including on call (evenings and weekends).
- Works well in a small team and independently as the job requires.
Desirable
- Airfield driving experience.
- Proficient computer user.
What we can offer you
- Competitive salary.
- 25 days holiday per annum (pro-rata), plus statutory public holidays.
- Workplace pension scheme with enhanced employer contributions.
- Life assurance.
- Access to medical plan including a range of private treatments (after probation period).
- Company sick pay scheme.
- Electric vehicle scheme (after 9 months of employment).
- Sustainable travel scheme.
- Annual complimentary bike maintenance.
- Free onsite parking.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Access to an Employee Assistance programme and helpline.
- Discount on accommodation at affiliated hotel.
- Discount on food/beverage at affiliated pub.
- You’ll also get all kinds of other great perks, like social events and special employee offers.
