At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver engaging training sessions and ensure high safety standards in ground handling operations.
- Company: Join Ryanair's dynamic Ground Handling Training Team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development, ongoing training, and airport discounts.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with opportunities for growth and mentorship.
- Why this job: Shape training standards and make a real impact on operational excellence.
- Qualifications: Experience in aviation training and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Training Officer to join our Ground Handling Training Team. In this role, you will support Ryanair with the delivery of initial, recurrent, and compliance training across ramp and back-of-house operational departments. You will play a key role in ensuring our workforce is trained to the highest safety, regulatory, and operational standards, contributing to safe, efficient, and compliant airport operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver engaging classroom and practical training across ramp and BOH functions
- Conduct initial training, refresher courses, and competency assessments
- Identify training needs through operational feedback, audits, and performance data
- Maintain accurate training records and compliance documentation
- Produce training reports and support audit and compliance activities
- Work closely with Safety & Compliance, Operations, and Management teams
- Support the development of a strong safety culture and continuous improvement mindset
- Mentor, coach, and motivate employees to achieve high performance standards
Requirements
You are a confident and engaging trainer with a passion for developing people and maintaining high safety standards in a fast-paced aviation environment.
Essential Requirements
- AET (Award in Education and Training) or equivalent training qualification
- Previous experience delivering training within an aviation environment including Headset and pushback
- Strong understanding of airport ground handling, safety procedures, and compliance standards
- Experience delivering both theoretical and practical training sessions
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to influence, coach, and develop operational teams
- Strong organisational skills with attention to detail
- IT literacy (MS Office and training record systems)
Desirable
- Train-the-Trainer ADPM
- Experience with Dangerous Goods training
- Knowledge of CAA/EASA regulations or IATA standards hold a CIN
- Experience supporting audits or compliance programmes
- Design and develop lesson plans, training materials, and assessments in line with regulatory requirements (e.g. CAA/EASA/ICAO where applicable)
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Opportunities for career development and progression
- Ongoing professional training
- Dynamic and fast-paced airport environment
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Airport discounts
Why Join Us?
You’ll be part of a team that plays a critical role in ensuring operational excellence and safety for Blue Handling and Ryanair. This is an exciting opportunity to shape training standards and directly impact the performance of ground handling operations.
Training Officer – Ground Handling Operations in Kent employer: Ryanair
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