At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team as a Sensor Operator, flying on B350 aircraft and operating advanced mission equipment.
- Company: 2Excel Aviation Ltd, a leader in innovative aviation solutions.
- Benefits: Generous salary, 25 days holiday, matched pension scheme, and private healthcare.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with excellent career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Experience thrilling missions and make a real difference in UK SAR operations.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced aviation environment.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Full Time Permanent (Days and Nights)
Location: Humberside
About us: 2Excel Aviation Ltd is an industry leader in specialised and innovative solutions for aviation’s most complex challenges. Our Special Missions division delivers specialist aviation services to the UK Government and industry customers.
About the role: We are looking to recruit Airborne Sensor Operators (ASOs) to join our growing team to help us deliver this new and exciting contract. The flying will be varied and challenging, this is not your average A to B aviation job. ASOs based at Humberside will fly on our B350 aircraft, operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year on short‑notice call, delivering the fixed wing element of UK SAR. This exciting and rewarding role will allow the right individual to progress within 2Excel.
Day‑to‑day duties:
- Pre-flight planning of assigned tasks.
- Operation of all onboard mission equipment (Turret‑based cameras / Radar / Communications).
- Optimum positioning of the aircraft and sensors to achieve the task.
- Co‑ordination with other agencies over a variety of communications methods both in the air and on the ground.
- Equipment troubleshooting and defect solving.
- Post flight reporting of data collected during the flight.
Essential skill set and experience:
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to support UK SAR and Law Enforcement operations, including becoming a Marine Enforcement Officer and providing evidence for prosecution.
- Working in an aviation environment.
- Operating airborne survey equipment.
- Working in a surveillance environment.
- Operation of gimbal‑mounted Electro‑Optical & Infra‑Red sensor packages.
- Operation of Communications equipment.
- Operation of ground‑based and/or airborne Radar.
What we offer: In return we can offer a generous salary, 25 days holiday per year from day one plus bank holidays, 6% matched Pension scheme, Group Life Insurance, Health and Wellbeing benefits including Private Health Care and an EAP, and much more. Applicants must be able to demonstrate the Right to Work in the UK and be able to obtain a UK Security Clearance. 2Excel is committed to promoting equitable treatment, encouraging diversity, and embracing inclusion in our recruitment processes and among our workforces. In addition, we are proud to be recognised as a Disability Confident Employer.
Special Missions (MET) B350 Sensor Operator employer: 2Excel Geo
2Excel Geo in Southend-on-Sea offers an exceptional work environment for a Part-Time Aircraft Engineer, providing flexible hours that cater to local talent seeking additional income. With a strong emphasis on teamwork and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, employees are encouraged to grow their skills while contributing to meaningful projects that have a global impact, such as responding to oil spills. The supportive culture and focus on equitable treatment make 2Excel an attractive employer for those looking to make a difference in the aviation industry.
