Aviation Firefighter Apprentice

About the role:

Reporting to the Crew Leader or Watch Manager, you will carry out the day to day activities required to maintain a fully effective Fire Service in order to save life and to protect property in line with company standards and licensing requirements.

About the apprenticeship:

Apprentices will attend an 10-week residential course, Monday to Friday, at the Fire Service College in Moreton on the Marsh, Gloucestershire.

Training will be a mix of practical and classroom-based learning, and accommodation and meals will be provided.

The program includes the internationally recognised Firefighter Foundation Development Programme (FFDP) from the Fire Service College (FSC).

Apprentice Firefighters will also be trained to Civil Aviation Authority standards to undertake operational firefighter duties at UK Airports.

Duties will include:

• Dealing with emergency situations in accordance with laid down regulations and procedures and undertaking fire fighting duties as deemed necessary in order to save life and protect property.
• Regularly communicating with and update the Sector or Incident Commander.
• Efficiently mobilising resources required in responding to emergency incidents.
• Maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external bodies by applying the agreed policies, procedures and working practices when attending domestic or major Aircraft incidents.
• Proposing recommendations for improvements to ensure an effective and integrated response to emergency situations.
• Maintaining the required level of professional competence as specified by the regulator in accordance with CAP 699 in order to uphold the airport licence.
• Maintaining equipment for operational readiness to specified standards in order to meet internal and external audit requirements.
• Promoting and adopting safe working practices and ensuring that PPE and operational kit is fit for purpose, whilst working and complying with all safety management systems. 

What will make you successful in this role?

We’re actively encouraging all genders and backgrounds to apply for this role. Although physical fitness is important to this role, other skills are vitally important.

To become an Aviation Firefighter, you need skills such as attention to detail, good organisational abilities, and the ability to work without supervision, while still delivering work on time.

Personal qualities like being open to change, promoting a safe working environment, and taking pride in your appearance are also important. Additionally, having practical abilities, being a strong communicator, and being able to remain calm under pressure are essential.

To be eligible for the Firefighter Apprentice position, there are also some minimum requirements you need to meet:

• 18 years old or over
• UK resident for the last 3 years (Gov funding criteria)
• No Fire Service experience (Gov funding criteria)
• 5 x GCSE’s grades 4 or above (including Maths, English)
• Valid Full UK Driving Licence
• Meets CAA/MAG medical standard
• Passes entry and subsequent fitness assessments including tests for vertigo and claustrophobia
• Pass required disclosure and back-ground checks
   

As part of the application process, you will also need to meet certain health and fitness requirements. Here are the specific tests you will need to pass:

• Hearing test
• Lung function
• Eye test (normal colour vision required)
• Physical stamina test
• General tests based on your medical questionnaire
   

Why London Stansted Airport?

Every year, London Stansted Airport connects over 28 million passengers with more than 190 destinations across the globe. Part of the largest UK owned airport operator group, MAG, London Stansted Airport supports over 11,600 jobs onsite and generates around £7.75bn each year for the region.

At MAG, we recognise creating a first-class journey for our customers starts by creating a first-class career journey for our colleagues and we are committed to building inclusive environments in which our people can thrive. You’ll also have access to some great benefits including:

• Fully funded training and support from the business
• 6% company contribution pension
• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Free parking
• Subsidised public transport
• Huge range of company discounts