[CloudHound]

Jeff Bell has hung up his headset so there’s a vacancy at one of my favourite aerodromes.
https://live.aviationjobsearch.com/job/aerodrome-manager-in-northampton-by-sywell-aerodrome-ltd-s6eNQs-331630?utm_campaign=google_jobs_apply&utm_source=google_jobs_apply&utm_medium=organic&fbclid=IwAR2zYwoGhaNvz-_8cwepwsdTpF_YYrBk3ePK3Dx28kixZwQEbhUQ9GJy4Ks

Should be enough time to get settled in ready for the LAA Rally

[James Chan]

So why would an "aerodrome manager" role require a FISO license?

[CloudHound]

Because it’s an operational post requiring carrying out duties in the VCR.

[lobstaboy]

Hmmmm...
Also what does "salary depends on level of responsibility undertaken" mean?
Would you apply for a job where the level of responsibility wasn't clear?
Well maybe - but I wouldn't!

[AlanM]

Hmmmm...
Also what does "salary depends on level of responsibility undertaken" mean?
Would you apply for a job where the level of responsibility wasn't clear?
Well maybe - but I wouldn't!

It ain’t Heathrow mate!

Seriously though - I think you have to look at the post with the mindset of what it is, to be fair.

Requirements & Qualifications

The successful applicant will hold a current FISO licence with an up to date knowledge & understanding of CAA procedures & CAPS and previous management experience.

Benefits

Salary and package is negotiable dependant on the successful applicant's experience and the level of responsibility undertaken.

Quite a defined set of skills needed. (Let’s face it, gaining an AFISO licence isn’t too cumbersome). It almost appears to be written for someone.....

[lobstaboy]

... It almost appears to be written for someone.....

Ah. Good point.

[PeteSpencer]

So why would an "aerodrome manager" role require a FISO license?

Because as with many managerial posts (think Old Folks’ Homes etc) an appropriate qualification is required for when someone doesn’t turn up for a shift and the manager inevitably ends up standing in !

[Rjk983]

I note that “ Sywell Aerodrome has been awarded with "The Best GA Airfield in the UK Award" on a number occasions over the last few years. ”

Does this mean the if The U.K. succeeds in becoming

[fanfare]#BPITW4GA[/fanfare]

Then Sywell will become the best airfield in the world for GA”?

[CloudHound]

It already is!

[Rob P]

Nooooooooooooo! That's Turweston

Rob P

[GrahamB]

As much as I have a soft spot for Sywell, I’ll take some convincing that an airfield with a RNP approach that is as about as much use as a chocolate teapot can be the ‘best GA airfield in the world’.

[CloudHound]

Calling 3 years of my life's work to obtain said approach on behalf of Sywell a chocolate teapot hurts a bit.

[ak7274]

Calling 3 years of my life's work to obtain said approach on behalf of Sywell a chocolate teapot hurts a bit.

Are there figures available for number of approaches since the inception?

[SteveX]

What salary would be reasonable for this? I haven't a clue what would be considered average. Someone who has the basics say inc. the AFISO and has the knowledge from say a smaller airfield but knows the licensing requirements and has estate management experience?

40k, 50, 60????

[GrahamB]

Calling 3 years of my life's work to obtain said approach on behalf of Sywell a chocolate teapot hurts a bit.

Sadly, the truth often does, but that says more about the dinosaurs in the CAA than yourself, I'm sure.