London Heathrow Airport Airside Driver Trainer
Introduction
AIRDAT is a UK based systems, training & consultancy company providing services specifically to the Aviation sector. Our products relate to the management of training, assurance, compliance, fleet and auditing. In addition, AIRDAT offers airports an array of support services.
AIRDAT is proudly an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT). Joining our Employee Ownership Trust means becoming an integral part of a company where your contributions directly impact our shared success. As an employee-owner, you'll have a stake in the company's achievements, fostering a collaborative and empowered work culture. Our commitment to shared ownership promotes a supportive environment where your dedication is rewarded, creating a fulfilling and mutually beneficial workplace.
At AIRDAT, it’s all about life-work balance. The company also runs around 6 free ‘activity days’ throughout the year (including things like Go Karting, Off-Road Driving,Spa Day, Kayaking) - you can vote for other activities you’d like to do and you can book onto as many of these as you like (or not!) - plus our team Christmas Party.
We operate a cycle to work scheme, a Private Healthcare Scheme and Discretionary Occupational Sick Pay. You’ll be provided with all the equipment you need and we reserve an annual budget to help improve skills and further your development too. In addition, all team members receive a purchasing card, so no using your own funds to make company purchases.
Our company values are Proactive, Evolving, Confident and Supportive - these should resonate with any potential applicants.
The Role
AIRDAT provides Airside Driver Training at London Heathrow Airport for airside drivers. This role will be based at London Heathrow Airport, but there may be an occasional need to travel and cover operations at other airports.
Initially, the role will be ‘zero hours’ with the expectation of 15 - 20 hours per week. Your hours and days of work will be determined by your manager, and may be adjusted from time to time should demand or need require it, however, we will endeavour to keep to a consistent schedule as much as possible to allow you to maintain that balance between life and work. Our aim is to move this role from ‘zero hours’ to ‘part-time’ as the business grows at Heathrow.
In this role as Airside Driver Trainer, you will be responsible for:
- Delivering the Airside Driving Training for airside drivers at LHR
- Maintaining the AIRDAT airside driving vehicles standards and maintenance
- Printing and distributing driving permits
- Becoming a subject matter expert on everything AIRDAT and LHR.
- Keeping yourself up to date with any operational changes on the airfield with access to OSI’s and constant communications with Airfield Operations, HAL Airside Training Team, and the industry.
- Compiling stats on training provision/course update and feedback in monthly departmental meetings
- Maintaining the training availability and adjusting our offering depending on the demand and/or requests from customers
- Reacting to day to day operations
- Maintaining the airside driver medical appointments procedures and availability and adjusting our offering depending on the demand and/or requests from customers
- Maintaining a positive relationship with our airport partner, end customers & the extended AIRDAT family
You will be required to report into the Training Manager. There will be a need to self-manage whilst maintaining our company culture & values. The role will have a strong focus on improving driving standards and reducing the incident rates at LHR. In addition to the day to day training, you will work with your manager to introduce new working groups, initiatives and campaigns to increase airside safety standards.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they are proactive, confident, work well with others, have exceptional customer service skills, are good decision-makers, highly organised & self-motivated, reliable and can work under their own steam unaided.
Role requirements Required
- Experience in the aviation industry
- Minimum 1-year experience in Airside Driving at LHR
- Full, valid UK driving licence
- Training qualification - RTITB, PTTLS (or equivalent)
- Experience in customer service-based roles
- Good time management and organisational skills
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
- Proficient computer skills
- Superb interpersonal skills, including the ability to quickly build rapport with customers
- A good team player
- Able to work comfortably in a fast-paced environment.
Desirable
- Full Valid LHR Airport ID
- Current GSAT and CRC
- Educated to higher education level, or equivalent experience
- Experience in training based roles
- Compliance based experience
- Experience with ground handling
Salary
Salary will be discussed on the offer of employment and may depend on experience and qualifications, but you can expect between £15 and £20 per hour. Annual performance reviews will be carried out with your manager.
Applying & more information
To apply for this position please email a copy of your CV and a covering letter/email to inserting the job title into the subject line. More information on AIRDAT can be found at
Pay: £15.00-£20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 15 – 20 per week
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience in the aviation industry?
- Do you have a minimum 3-year experience in Airside Driving?
- Are you able to work comfortably in a fast-paced environment?
- Do you have a minimum of 1 year driving experience airside at London Heathrow Airport?
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 11/09/2025
Reference ID: London Heathrow Airport Airside Driver Trainer
