Flight Planning & Navigation Apprentice

Jet2.com Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job description

The Operations Control Centre (OCC) within Jet2 is one of the busiest areas to work within the company.
It’s open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days of the year!

This is the area of the business where the decisions made have a direct impact on our Customers, Aircraft and Colleagues. With this comes a lot of responsibility but also a lot of pride.

Join us! As we’re looking to hire a Flight Planning & Navigation Apprentice to join our Flight Planning & ATC Department.

As our Apprentice you will work through an Institute for Apprenticeship & Technical Education (IfATE) approved Level 3 Aviation Flight Operations Coordinator Apprenticeship, which is designed to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to become a competent member of any of our Airline Operations Teams.

Reporting to the Flight Planning & ATC Delivery Manager, the Flight Planning & Navigation Apprentice, through On The Job Training, will be working in the Flight Planning & ATC Department, the Operations Control Centre and other operational areas within the airline such as Flight Operations. Our Flight Planning & Navigation Apprentice will also have value added learning workshops, assignments, 3-way learner reviews and distance learning, as well as being supported through the 24-month apprenticeship scheme by the Operations Training & Development Team and a Registered Apprenticeship Training Provider.

Elements in which the Flight Planning & Navigation Apprentice will be trained and assessed on include but are not limited to:

• Aviation Systems
• Safety
• Compliance & Legislation
• Aviation Security
• Dangerous Goods
• Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Supporting the Operation
• Monitoring the Weather
• Resolve multi-faceted aviation issues

Following successful completion of the scheme and an End Point Assessment which will be carried out by an Independent Assessment Organisation you will receive a certificate of completion of a Level 3 Aviation Flight Operations Coordinator Apprenticeship which will evidence holding a competence in working knowledge in an airline operations environment.

What you’ll be doing:

• Assisting with day-to-day running of the flying programme and providing support to ensure that the flying programme is operated according to all statutory, company and commercial requirements.
• Production and timely delivery of Operational Flight Plans (OFP), weather and NOTAM information for all Jet2.com flights to allow operating Crews to brief prior to departure.
• Monitoring and reducing delays allocated to all Jet2.com flights in relation to Air Traffic Control (ATC) regulations.
• Maintaining a close liaison with other internal and external customers so that the information required for the efficient operation of the flying programme is continuously updated.
• Pre-determining aircraft engine power requirements for the next day in accordance with the company Performance Analysis procedures.
• Assisting the Operation with any additional tasks as requested, and any other duties as required by the Flight Planning & ATC Management team.

What you’ll have:

• A GCSE certificate Grade 4-9 (or equivalent) in English & Maths is required.
• An educational qualification in any area of aviation studies or work experience in a field of aviation would be advantageous.
• Have a strong desire to learn and self-develop, possess a strong work ethic and have excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Have the ability to work under your own initiative as well as part of a team whilst also being able to work to tight timescales.

This role primarily operates across a 12 hour shift, 7 days a week shift pattern including night shift working as required. Working hours will also be as required where value added apprenticeship training and assessments necessitate.

At Jet2.com and Jet2holidays we’re working together to deliver an amazing journey, literally! We really drive forward a customer first ethos creating unforgettable package holidays and flights. We could not do it without our wonderful people.

Join us as we redefine travel experiences and create memories for millions of passengers. At Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, your potential has no limits. Apply today and let your career take flight!