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The Vacancy
We currently have an exciting new vacancy for a Trainee Air Traffic Engineer (ATE) to join our Air Traffic Engineering Team at Liverpool John Lennon Airport.
As an Trainee ATE you will be assisting to maintain, repair, modify and ensure the safe operation of communications and navigational services for the safety of aircraft in flight and on the ground in accordance with statutory and regulatory requirements and the ATCSL Safety Management System.
The successful candidate must have excellent team working skills, be determined, hardworking, and have good eye for detail.
Responsibilities include assisting with the maintenance and restoration of Air Traffic Navigational Aids equipment and ensuring serviceability is maintained. The candidate must be able to prioritise and be able to work safely cooperating with Company policies and procedures.
Working mainly standard office hours (Monday - Friday) with some occasional flexibility when required by the business, you should liaise with the team and management effectively to ensure high standards when maintaining or repairing equipment.
The candidate should therefore be highly motivated, disciplined and display real enthusiasm for the role. They must be able to work well under pressure and be adaptable when required.
The applicant must meet the following entry requirements for the associated HNC element of the trainee programme:
The trainee scheme is an intensive training programme delivered over 24 months and will consist of a combination of academic and practical training, both on site and through third party training providers.
If successful in completing the trainee programme, you will go on to become a fully qualified member of our ATE team, ensuring that essential communications, navigation and surveillance equipment remains operational.
Benefits include a contributory pension scheme, company healthcare plan, and access to colleague well-being schemes together with a generous leave allowance.
Successful applicants will be required to undergo a Criminal Record Check and a 5-year reference history.
If you have any questions in relation to this position, please do not hesitate to contact a member of the HR Team on 0151 907 1634 or at recruitment@liverpoolairport.com.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend an assessment centre on Wednesday 16 July 2025.
The start date for this role is Friday 1 September 2025.
The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country. Recently, the company has won multiple workplace environment awards and has an outstanding record of employee satisfaction.
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The Values
We are creative and fearless in our work.
We take ownership of our work and lead from the front.
We collaborate widely and build supportive environments.
The Company
Liverpool John Lennon Airport is the award winning Faster, Easier, Friendlier Airport of choice for passengers from across the North West and North Wales. We are recognised for our excellent customer experience with a relaxed hassle-free environment, best in class operational performance and we are helping to make air travel accessible to all. Direct flights from Liverpool serve around 70 destinations in the UK and across Europe, with onward connections to the USA.
There has never been a more exciting time to join our team with passenger numbers this year set to reach 5 million once again, with flights by Jet2 and well established and growing operations with easyJet, Ryanair and other airlines meaning more passengers from across the region are able to take advantage of the benefits of flying from Liverpool.
In addition, we have been awarded Investors in People Gold accreditation and we are also one of the UK’s best performing airports when it comes to flight punctuality with positive passenger feedback at an all-time high, and Which? declaring us the best UK Airport in 2023!
We value, respect and encourage our colleagues to be their unique selves which enables us to access a diverse range of ideas and be creative. While Diversity & Inclusion has long been a business priority, we know we have work to do, and we are actively committed to building an inclusive culture that provides equal opportunity and encourages, supports and celebrates diversity.
If you want to be a part of our amazing team and contribute to our ongoing growth and success, and deliver a Faster, Easier and Friendlier experience for all, please do not hesitate to apply for one of our roles.
Benefits
Pension scheme
Life assurance
Free on-site parking
Healthcare scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
On-site gym
Holiday buy-out scheme
Electric car benefit scheme
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