Leeds Bradford Airport has recently hit the headlines thanks to its impressive growth figures and positive development forecast. The airport has secured a major deal with Europe’s largest budget airline Ryanair that will see around 1000 sustainable new jobs created. There are also plans to increase the size of the main terminal building, meaning there will be increased levels of employment for those in the construction and maintenance industries. Leeds Bradford Airport car parking facilities both on and off the airport site will be developed to cope with the anticipated 1 million extra passengers and public transport links to the cities of Bradford, Leeds and York will be extended.
Such positive plans are great news for job hunters living in and around the Yorkshire area as over the coming months vacancies become available. Leeds Bradford Airport is an attractive employer for local candidates and those who are prepared to commute. It is well served by the local road and motorway network meaning commuters can travel in from Leeds, Bradford, York, Manchester, Harrogate, Huddersfield and other surrounding towns.
To run successfully Leeds Bradford Airport employs a significant number of employees in a variety of roles. Many of the positions filled within the airport are employed directly by the airport, whilst others are managed by private contractors.
Examples of job types typically available at Leeds Bradford Airport and managed by the Airport include:
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Air Traffic Control
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Airside Safety
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Commercial Activity
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Customer Service Assistants and Managers
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Engineering
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Facilities Management
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Finance
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HR
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IT
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Rescue and Fire Fighting
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Sales, Marketing and PR
To find details of jobs in any of the above areas you should contact the airport directly. You can find details of jobs vacancies at Leeds Bradford Airport by visiting the airport’s website. This website allows you to apply online and upload a copy of your CV, so is a quick and easy way of submitting your application.
Additionally, many professional job vacancies are recruited via Recruitment Agencies. If you contact the Leeds Bradford Airport HR department they will be able to advise you which recruitment agencies they use for your specific discipline (as the agency used to find air traffic control staff is likely to be different than that used to find Finance staff for example).
Fire and Rescue Services
Fire and Rescue Services are required by law at all UK airports and the Airport is responsible for recruiting and training all Fire and Rescue staff. Experienced Fire Fighters are preferred, but the airport will train all new recruits and offer suitable positions upon completion of the CAA training course. This is a physically demanding role and is not suitable to all people. Full details of Fire and Rescue job vacancies can be found on the Leeds Bradford Airport website.
Other jobs types at Leeds Bradford Airport which are managed by private organisations, rather than the airport itself include:
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Cabin Crew and Pilots
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Car Hire
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Catering
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Cleaning
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Currency Services
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Freight
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Handling Agents and Check-in Staff
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Passenger Assistance
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Retail
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Security
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Taxi Services
For each of these areas you need to familiarise yourself with the specific employers. Cabin crew applicants for example should be aware of the airlines operating out of Leeds Bradford Airport. Do your research so you are aware of where exactly you should send your application form.
Two of the major airlines operating from Leeds Bradford Airport are Ryanair and Jet2. As they employ pilots, cabin crew and ground staff you should consider going directly to their websites to find details of any job vacancies at Leeds Bradford Airport. With their recent expansion plans recently revealed, Ryanair may shortly be recruiting a high number of staff so be sure to check out their website on a daily basis.
Jet2 currently have details of 14 live job vacancies at Leeds Bradford Airport which are available for application via their website. These range from Financial Accounts Assistant to Flight Crew Manager and Senior Goods-In Inspector. Such a variety of roles mean it is possible you will find a job with an airline which is suitable for you.
Regardless of the vacancy you are searching for, if you work at an airport or with an airline you should expect a demanding shift pattern. An airport does not operate on a 9-5 basis, and many functions require staff on a 24-hour basis. With such staff coverage required you will find that Leeds Bradford Airport will have job vacancies available for full time, part time and seasonal staff. This means that many jobs are ideal for students or people with families who cannot work full time.
New to the Aviation Industry? Educate yourself and increase your chances of securing a job at Leeds Bradford Airport…
If you are looking to change career or are just starting out in your working life and want to work in the aviation industry you may find that typically all jobs vacancies require applicants to have experience. Many candidates find themselves in a “catch 22” situation, whereby they cannot secure a job to get the required experience as they themselves have no previous experience.
To overcome this, Leeds Bradford Airport runs an Academy for people who are determined to carve out a successful career within the aviation industry. This Academy offers specialist courses for candidates looking for experience in a variety of careers, including air cabin crew, passenger service agents, air traffic control staff pilots and more.
This established Academy works along side Craven College and forms part of The Travel and Tourism Studies course. If you are interested in finding out more then you can find more details on the following website:
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