Key Responsibilities
Emergency Response
- Respond to emergency situations in line with operational procedures to protect life and property.
- Perform firefighting, rescue, and lifesaving duties during major aircraft incidents or domestic incidents.
- Mobilise appropriate resources efficiently and safely.
- Maintain clear communication with Sector or Incident Command throughout incidents.
Operational Readiness
- Maintain professional competence through ongoing training and assessments.
- Ensure all operational equipment, vehicles, PPE, and firefighting systems are maintained to required standards.
- Support internal and external audits by ensuring full compliance with operational procedures.
Teamwork & Collaboration
- Work effectively with colleagues and external responders, demonstrating respect, clear communication, and adaptability.
- Create and contribute to an inclusive, positive team environment.
- Share knowledge, identify opportunities for improvement, and support the development of others.
Continuous Improvement & Safety
- Promote safe working practices and uphold all safety management systems.
- Recommend improvements to enhance the effectiveness of emergency response and operational delivery.
- Take responsibility for the quality of your work and actively engage in continuous learning.
What Makes You Successful in This Role?
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage individuals of any gender to apply. Physical fitness is important, but so are other key attributes:
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
- Calm and clear thinking under pressure
- Good communication skills and a positive, proactive attitude
- Openness to change and commitment to maintaining a professional appearance
- Practical, hands-on approach to tasks
- Ability to motivate others and contribute positively to team spirit
Training You Will Achieve (Fully Funded)
During your career, you will work towards the following qualifications:
- CAA Approved Aviation Firefighter Certificate of Competence
- Breathing Apparatus Wearer Certificate
- First Aid at Work / Trauma Care (HSE Approved)
- Waterside Awareness Course
- LGV Class 2 Licence
- Emergency Response Driver Training
- Promotional Development and Professional Certificates of Competence
- Instructor Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
- Minimum age: 18
- No previous Fire Service experience required (to qualify for government-funded training)
- Minimum of 2 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above, including Maths & English (desirable)
- Full UK Driving Licence (desirable)
- Ability to meet Fire Service medical standards (FireFit)
- Pass fitness, vertigo, claustrophobia, and medical assessments
- Satisfactory background and disclosure checks
Health & Fitness Assessments
You will need to meet the following as part of the selection process:
- Hearing test
- Lung function test
- Eye test (normal colour vision required)
- Physical fitness and strength assessments
- General medical evaluation
This is not an exhaustive list and from time to time additional responsibilities may be provided directly from your Line Manager
About UsRaising the Standard of Excellence since 1911Skills Required
- Minimum age 18
- Ability to meet Fire Service medical standards (FireFit)
- Pass fitness, vertigo, claustrophobia, and medical assessments (hearing, lung function, eye test, strength)
- Satisfactory background and disclosure checks
- Normal colour vision required
- Minimum of 2 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above, including Maths & English
- Full UK Driving Licence
StandardAero Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about StandardAero and has not been reviewed or approved by StandardAero.
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Retirement Support — Provides a 401(k) and has added an Employee Stock Purchase Plan and an Incentive Award (equity) plan, expanding long-term savings and ownership options. These programs complement base pay with additional wealth-building mechanisms.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Includes PTO, paid holidays, sick time, bereavement leave, military leave, and parental leave, with some roles accruing PTO that can increase with service. Eligibility for benefits typically begins the first day of the month after hire, indicating structured access to time-off programs.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Offers tuition assistance, job training/conferences, company events, and an Employee Assistance Program as part of a comprehensive package. The inclusion of learning support and EAP provides development and wellbeing resources beyond core insurance and retirement.
StandardAero Insights
What We Do
StandardAero has become one of the aerospace industry’s largest independent maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) providers. Our company’s success is the outgrowth of the synergistic merger of businesses with complementary specialties that have exponentially increased our capabilities and generated unprecedented customer commitment and value. StandardAero offers extensive MRO services and custom solutions for business aviation, commercial aviation, military, and industrial power customers. Nearly 6,600 professional, administrative and technical employees work in more than 50 major facilities worldwide, with additional strategically located regional service and support centers all across the globe. Services include MRO for aircraft and rotorcraft engines, auxiliary power units, components; airframe services including major alterations; FAA authorized avionics capabilities; comprehensive engineering services; and custom exterior and interior design, completion, and paint. We provide these capabilities through our network of specialized facilities and mobile service teams. StandardAero is owned by Carlyle, a global investment firm with deep industry expertise that deploys private capital across four business segments: Corporate Private Equity, Real Assets, Global Credit, and Investment Solutions.
