Operations Assistant in Cranfield

Location: Cranfield
Salary: Hidden
Recruiter: L3Harris Technologies
Job Hours: Full-time

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L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do.

Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth.

L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success.

Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs.

The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains.

L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 50,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.

Job Title: Operations Assistant

Job ID: 12227

Job Location: Cranfield Airport, Bedfordshire, UK

The role is based on a shift pattern, covering hours between 06:30am – 20:30pm Mon-Fri with some flexibility required.

About this opportunity and L3Harris UK

From 12 UK sites, our team of over 1,400 people deliver unique capabilities across air, land, sea, space and cyber for military, security and commercial customers, worldwide.

L3Harris in Cranfield provide first-class pilot training designed for first-class crews and a comprehensive array of training courses for both airlines and individuals conducted from training centres in the UK, Thailand and

We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive candidate to join our Cranfield Academy Flight Operations team as we move toward an exciting new chapter within the organisation.

Supporting the Operations Manager as part of a small team, the role of Operations Assistant is to facilitate the needs of the Trainees and Flight Instructors in conjunction with the daily schedule.

Our benefits include:

  • 25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays), increasing with long service and with the opportunity to buy/sell up to 5 days
  • Private medical insurance with optional family cover
  • Pension scheme of up to 7% employer contribution
  • Life Assurance 4x salary (flexible up to 10x)
  • Group income protection
  • Flexible opt-in extras such as a health care cash plan, dental insurance, gym membership, critical illness cover and cycle to work scheme
  • Employee assistance program providing mental health and wellbeing support
  • Day to day responsibilities will include (but not limited to):

  • Working with team members to deliver the daily flying schedule, coordinating effectively and efficiently, the aircraft, simulators and the Flight Instructors with the Trainee’s curriculum.
  • Effective communication with Air Traffic Control (ATC) departments to book and amend training slots as required by Instructors and Trainees.
  • Liaise with other partner agencies for maintenance issues and the refuelling of aircraft.
  • Maintain accurate and up to date aircraft records.
  • Manoeuvre aircraft using electronic equipment or manual tow bars for parking or as required.
  • Ensuring aircraft are secured at the end of the day.
  • Oversee night operations and illuminate parking areas when aircraft are manoeuvring during hours of darkness.
  • Conduct daily checks to ensure that all equipment is safely and securely stored and is fully functional for the following day.
  • Provide general support for Instructors and Trainees where possible.
  • Fire Marshal and First Aider duties for the Cranfield Academy (full training provided)
  • Participate in ongoing training programs, including on-line courses.
  • Reporting to the Operations manager and making them aware of any issues.
  • Requirements:

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Customer service experience in a fast-paced environment.
  • Self-motivated and proactive.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office (specifically Excel and Word).
  • Comfortable working in a diverse and multicultural environment.
  • Ability to remain calm under pressure and handle challenging situations with professionalism.
  • No aviation experience necessary as full training will be provided.
  • Please note: All candidates who wish to be considered for this vacancy must have the right to work in the UK.


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