FBO Ground Handler

Job Description:

Position: FBO Ground Handler
Location: Glasgow Airport
Contract: Fixed Term Contract or Flexible Hours Contract dependant on individual preference
Shift Pattern: Standard pattern of 4 on 4 off - Mixture of Days and Nights, working 12-hour shifts – with flexibility Gama Aviation is currently recruiting for FBO Ground Handler’s to join our team in Glasgow on a short-term basis. Dependant on the individual’s preferences and availability, we are offering both Fixed Term and Variable Hours Contracts to support our standard working pattern within the Ground Operations team. We are looking for individual’s who are able to join us at short notice, to deliver an integral role within the Scotland region’s operational and compliance structure, ensuring effective and efficient day-to-day operations of the company’s business activities. The role is responsible, on a shift basis, for the safe ground handling operation of company and third-party aircraft as well as the completion of some Health & Safety checks.
About us:Gama Aviation is a hugely diverse business that offers much more than perhaps its name would suggest. Yes, we fly but we also save lives, provide mission critical intelligence, and build systems that deliver decisive advantage.With operations in the UK, Jersey, Europe and the Middle East, a career with us can offer travel, personal growth opportunities and the ability for long-term progression in a fast paced and dynamic service industry.
Responsibilities:Ground Handling:

Comply with the processes, policies and procedures incorporated in the Ground Handling Procedures Manual to handle company and third-party aircraft
Complete aircraft towing operations
Complete aircraft refuelling operations including fuel quality checks
Booking of flight movements in Airops/OCS/Chroma
External and internal cleaning of aircraft in line with company procedures and Scottish Ambulance Service Infection Control policies
Maintain required records in relation to ground handling operations
Assist with the loading/unloading of patients to air ambulance aircraft
Escort Ambulances on site as required
Facilitate security escorting of contractors as required
Act as duty First Aider and Fire Marshall
All other duties as reasonably requested by line management/supervisors
Completion of daily Flight report and sending to Airport Accounts
Apron FOD checks
Monitoring of FBO email box
Monitoring, responding and actioning individual company email box
All other duties as reasonably requested by line management

Security:

Conducting physical searches of cabin/hold luggage, customers, staff and vehicles
Conducting physical searches of in-flight supplies
Body searching (pat-downs) of customers and staff
Operating high-tech security equipment such as X-Ray machines and metal detectors
Patrolling by foot or vehicle of premises and periphery
Checking of staff and visitor passes to ensure authority to enter security areas.
Greeting guests to ensure they receive the very best service

Skills, Qualifications and Experience required:

Experience of working in an airport ramp environment, preferably with experience of towing aircraft and driving HGV type vehicles is desirable
Excellent communication skills with a range of audiences, including management
A passion for service delivery with knowledge of working in a highly regulated industry
An efficient and organised personality
Self-motivated and willing to learn and self-develop
Good IT skills and basic knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications
Ability to exercise time management to fulfil the role as directed

Security Requirements:

Have good general health, reasonable strength and no physical incapacity which would prevent the undertaking of a range of aviation security duties
Be able to pass a colour blindness test
With or without vision aids be able to read a UK car registration plate at 23 meters distance
With or without vision aids be able to read labels on bottles between 30 – 50 cm
With or without an aid, be able to hear radio and telephone communications, audio signals emitted by security equipment, and an average conversational human voice at a distance of 2.5 metres in a quiet room
Be free from dependence on alcohol or illegal substances

Due to the volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 20 working days then your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Job Ident #: VN1137

Company Details

Gama Aviation Signature

Two Corporate Drive
Suite 1050
Shelton, Connecticut 06484 USA
www.gamasignature.com

Gama Aviation has operations in 45 locations in 17 countries across five continents, making it one of the world’s leading aviation services companies. Its services include line and base maintenance, FBO services, engineering design, aircraft management...

Benefits:
Health, 401K, dental, vision, long-term disability, life insurance

Supported Manufacturers:
Gulfstream, Bombardier, Dassault, Cessna, Hawker Beechcraft and Embraer

Supported Models:

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Job Info

Location

Farnborough, England, United Kingdom

Type

Permanent

Company Details

Gama Aviation Signature

Two Corporate Drive
Suite 1050
Shelton, Connecticut 06484 USA
www.gamasignature.com