Vacancy for an Aerodrome Flight Information Service Officer (AFISO) at Cotswold Airport!

Join our Team:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Control Tower team as an Aerodrome Flight Information Service Officer (AFISO). Cotswold Airport (formerly RAF Kemble) the home of the legendary Negus B747, is a dynamic, exciting and thriving airfield, which handles 35.000 movements a year comprising of an enviable and varied mix of general aviation, Biz Jets, Airliners. We are also at the forefront of future and sustainable aviation as the home of EVTOL and Hydro-engine flight operations.

As an AFISO at Cotswold Airport, you will be joining a compact and dedicated team, committed to providing a safe and efficient service to its various stakeholders. We are an equal opportunities employer, with the possibility of job share or part-time working.

Role:
Job Title: Flight Information Service Officer (AFISO) Aerodrome
Salary: Competitive
Hours: 40 Hours per week (currently Tuesday to Sunday)
Position Permanent

Job Specification:
• Provide an AFISO service in accordance with the Air Navigation Order (ANO)
• Be conversant with CAP 797, CAP 774, CAP 1032 and associated FIS documentation
• Be responsible for the Air Traffic Service Unit when rostered as the Duty FISO
• Coordinate emergency situations, category and appropriate actions
• Compile and disseminate unofficial Met reports
• Airside driving
• Granting or declining PPR requests via RedAtlas
• Wildlife control
• Submitting and actioning NOTAM messages
• Actioning AFTN messages via AFPEx
• Coordinating flight operations with other ATSU agencies
• Coordinating Border Force requirements
• Brief external works contractors
• Flexibility in delivery to meet business requirements
• Work as part of a team and display the required personal values and integrity

Qualifications:
Desirable
· Hold a UK CAA issued Flight Information or ATCO licence – (Desirable)
· Hold a radio Operators Certificate of Competence
Essential
. Demonstrate suitable aviation knowledge or qualifications for the role
· Hold or be suitable to pass a CAA medical
· Hold a Full UK driving Licence
· Be at least 18 years old and legally able to reside and work within the UK
. Speak fluent English (min ICAO Level 4 proficiency)

Benefits:
· Competitive Salary
· CAA AFISO unit validation costs paid
· CAA AFISO medical costs paid
· Free Eye test within company policy
· Staff AV8 restaurant discount
· SAGE employee benefits and discounts
· Annual cost of living pay review
· Flexibility in overtime payment or TOIL
· Cycle to Work

Considerations:
Cotswold Airport is set in a rural location, therefore reliable personal transport is required. The predominant work start time is 08.30am, therefore punctuality is essential.
Employees are subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Interested? Then email your CV and cover letter to paul@cotswoldairport.com