Location: Fairford
DETAILS
RAFCTE is best known for staging the world renowned Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire each year. In 2003, RIAT was granted status as the largest military air show globally by Guinness World Records. In addition to the heads of many of the world’s air forces and major suppliers to the sector, RIAT also hosts thousands of aviation enthusiasts and members of the public over three days. As well as aviation, the event is increasingly a family day out, with the exceptional Techno Zone providing unique interactive STEM activities, under the banner of RAFCT’s mission to inspire young people to fulfil their potential in air, space and technology. In total, over 200,000 people attended RIAT in 2024.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for an efficient and capable individual to assist the Air Operations Department with the successful delivery of the RIAT 2025, with this role focused on aviation support and logistics including temporary infrastructure, aircraft ground equipment, and airfield vehicles.
Your Main Responsibilities Will Include
* Assist in the movement of equipment/supplies for the build of the Flight Centre, Briefing Hangar, Aircrew Compound & Crew Club.
* Assist in the movement of equipment/supplies for the build of the Aircraft Engineering Hub, Aircraft Fuels Office & Air Traffic Control Tower.
* Working with the Ground Operations Department, and contractors/suppliers, monitor the installation of equipment/infrastructure in Air Operations facilities, ensuring it meets with the agreed specification and timeline.
* Responsibility for Air Operations vehicle fleet (hire vehicles), including oversight of temporary livery application and fitting of temporary equipment such as radios and lightbars.
* Responsibility for Air Operations equipment fleet (RAF, USAF & Commercially Hired equipment) including oversight for its delivery/receipt at Fairford in advance of RIAT, support throughout the usage period, and collection/dispatch from Fairford post event.
* Maintaining a high level of situational awareness, such as project/building requirements, to identify issues with the efficiency of the plan or potential hazards to persons or infrastructure.
* Ensuring supplies of consumables (Water, Tea, Coffee, Milk, Sugar, Squash etc.) are available at all Air Ops welfare facilities, and when required, purchasing and restocking supplies.
* Recording work undertaken including layout photographs, equipment inventory and lessons learned log.
* Assistance with and oversight of post-show recovery including inventory and location of Air Ops Equipment and stores.
* Promoting the RIAT ‘Total Safety’ culture and reporting potential hazards.
Type Of Contract/working Hours
FTC 2/06/2025 Until 15/08/2025
36.25 hours per week. Based in Fairford, Gloucestershire.
All employees are required to work the Saturday or Sunday before the Royal International Air Tattoo and the whole weekend of the event.
RIAT Weekend Date: 18th-20th July 2025.
What We Will Offer
A salary of £25,000 pro rata is accompanied by pension and a focus on staff wellbeing and social events throughout the year.
You will also be given two complimentary tickets to The Royal International Air Tattoo and a staff discount of 50% for an additional six.
Education
* GCSE standard of education or equivalent experience (essential).
Knowledge
* Knowledge of RIAT.
* Experience within military or aviation environment.
* Experience working with bespoke IT software.
* Knowledge of aircraft ground equipment/plant vehicles.
* Good sense of humour.
Skills
* Strong administrative skills (essential).
* Good written & verbal communication (essential).
* Computer literate (essential).
* Committed to excellence, with pride in your work (essential).
* Physically able to perform manual handling (essential).
Qualities
* Ability to stay calm under pressure (essential).
* Ability to prioritise workload (essential).
* Good sense of humour.
* Ability to work both individually and as part of a team.
Application Process
Apply through our company website by submitting your CV and preferably a covering letter explaining why you are right for us, but most importantly why we are right for you.
If your application is successful, you will be invited to attend an interview at our Fairford offices.
Applications close 30th April 2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr