Woodgate Aviation

03/10/2024

Just a snap shot of this week’s air ambulance flying to date. 📹🌍✈️

Belfast International Airport
Birmingham Airport
Newcastle International Airport
London Stansted Airport

24/09/2024

‼️We’re recruiting ‼️

Woodgate Aviation require an Auditor to come and join our small but dynamic team.

This would be a part-time role, flexible 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday, between 0900-1700, with the potential of hours increasing to 24 per week.📋

Preference would be given to an individual who also has compliance auditing experience, preferably within the aviation industry. 🛩️

JOB OVERVIEW

✍️ Support the Compliance Managers with the internal audit programmes covering Aircraft Operations and Approved Training Organisation (AOC), Aircraft Maintenance (Part 145 & Part CAMO) and ISO9001;

✍️ Audit compliance against regulatory requirements, raising all non-conformance’s with objective evidence enabling the respective managers to that the appropriate and necessary corrective action;

✍️ Produce relevant audit written reports to scope and timetable.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

🎓Auditing experience essential with all relevant regulatory training provided to the successful candidate.

🎓GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths (essential).

🎓Mircosoft Office experience - Word, Excel.

🎓Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

🎓The ability to work effectively on your own and as part of a team.

DESIRABLE

📝 Experience working in the aviation industry;

📝 ISO9001 Certification experience.

IN RETURN

👉Hourly rate £12.

👉Holiday allowance if 30 days pro rata including all Bank and Public Holidays.

👉Pension Scheme.

👉Free onsite parking.

👉Career Progression.

To apply:

📧 [email protected]

12/08/2024

Back to his aviation roots!😀🛩️

Last Thursday saw us welcome Instagram aviation creator Pete Hutchinson aka ‘Pete the Irish Pilot’ to our facility at Belfast International Airport.

Pete’s aviation career began when he took his first flying lesson with Woodgate many years ago!🛩️

📹 Check out the video below 👇

22/05/2024

It’s that time of year again when we welcomed back our friends at Cranfield University in their National Flying Laboratory Centre, the next generation of classroom.🔬🛩😀

As an added bonus the Queen's University Belfast Aeronautical Students had the pleasure of experiencing first hand both normal and unusual characteristics of flight in NFLC’s acquired Saab 340B which has replaced their long serving Jetstream.

For the avgeeks, the aircraft originally operated regional commuter flights for Meseba Airlines in the USA as N456XJ.

15/04/2024

Flying in style this morning with Woodgate Aviation.

Dáithí is back to the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle for the next couple of days for transplant reassessment.

Every prayer, well wish and positive vibe is much appreciate. 🤞

29/03/2024

Did you know that we can assist with AOG and Maintenance support from our hangar facility at Belfast International Airport?🪛🔧✈️

Today we’ve been supporting West Atlantic AB engineers with the change of an APU on a Boeing 737-83N Freighter.

For any maintenance enquires:

📞 +44 2894 422478

📧 [email protected]

15/03/2024

We’re delighted to announce that our Operations Team have received recognition from Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation for completing G150, G200, G280, G450, G550, G650, G500, G600, G700 and G800 Ground Handling and Service Training. 🛩️

Congratulations to all the team who have become certified and we look forward to welcoming Gulfstream operators through our Private Jet Departure Terminal at Belfast International Airport.

Belfast International Airport
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

06/03/2024

Rotary, Ground and Fixed Wing 🚁🚑🛩️

Three forms of Ambulances, colourfully pictured on the ramp at Newcastle International Airport.

📍Samson Aviation

Children's Air Ambulance 💚🚁
FSNE Medical 💛🚑
Woodgate Aviation 🤍🛩️

28/02/2024

✈️✈️ WE'RE RECRUITING ✈️✈️

Are you looking for an interesting, challenging and rewarding career in general and business aviation?

We are actively seeking an Operations Assistant to join our growing team at our base at Belfast International Airport.

Assisting the Operations Manager with the coordination of both our Air Ambulance and Corporate Aviation movements, you'll be preparing flight crew rosters, flight planning, aircraft fuel quality assurance and into plane dispensing, VIP Aircraft Handling/Front of House and private jet/air ambulance charter enquiries.

A motivated team player who delivers excellent customer service is a must. Aviation experience is also preferred although not essential as full training will be provided.

If you’re looking for a new challenge and are interested in applying please send a CV to:

📧 [email protected]

Closing date 08MAR24

We look forward to hearing from you.

25/01/2024

Today, after 24 years of service, Loganair retired its fleet of Saab 340’s.

The Saab 340, a regular nighttime visitor over the years to Belfast International Airport, was a greatly adaptable aeroplane and could be configured in passenger, cargo and, pictured with us, as an Air Ambulance.

19/01/2024

❄️🛩️🥶 Winter Ops 🥶🛩️❄️

09/01/2024

It’s not just business jets and general aviation at Woodgate Aviation.

Today we were pleased to be supporting Emerald Airlines Aer Lingus Regional with an AOG ATR 72-600 at Belfast International Airport. ☘️

Our hangar will allow the Exeter Aerospace Maintenance Team protection from the elements and
a suitable temporary maintenance base to ensure the aircraft is returned to service at the earliest opportunity.

For any AOG Hanagarage requirements at BFS/EGAA:

📧 [email protected]

📞 +44 2894 422478

31/12/2023

From all the team at Woodgate Aviation we would like to wish all our guests, customers and clients a very happy, healthy and prosperous 2024. 🛩️🎆

19/12/2023

We would like to wish all our guests, clients, and customers a very Merry Christmas. 🛩️🎄🎅🏻

01/12/2023

Woodgate Aviation - The Business Aviation Gateway to Northern Ireland.’🛩️

📍 Belfast (EGAA / BFS)

🛩️ Air Ambulance Operator
🛩️ Aircraft Charter
🛩️ Aircraft Management
🛩️ VIP Aircraft Handling Services
🛩️ Private Jet Departure Terminal
🛩️ Aircraft Maintenance
🛩️ Aircraft Hangarage
🛩️ Approved Training Organisation

Woodgate Aviation, is an Avfuel branded FBO located at Belfast International Airport (BFS/EGAA). Boasting a 33,000 sq ft hangar and private jet departure ter...

23/11/2023

‼️We’re recruiting ‼️

Woodgate Aviation require an Aviation Safety Manager to cover their air operations, maintenance, continuing airworthiness and approved training organisation (ATO).🦺

This would be a part-time role of 24 hrs per week with the possibility of leading to a full-time role. 📋

Preference would be given to an individual who also has compliance auditing experience, preferably within the aviation industry. 🛩️

ROLES

✍️ Facilitate hazard identification, risk assessment and management;

✍️ Monitor the implementation of actions taken to mitigate risks, as listed in the safety action plan;

✍️ Provide periodic reports on safety performance to the safety review board;

✍️ Ensure the maintenance of safety management documentation;

✍️ Provide advice on safety matters; and

✍️ Ensure the initiation and follow up of internal occurrence investigations.

REQUIREMENTS

🎓A relevant engineering degree from an aeronautical, mechanical, electrical, electronic or avionic background or a Part 66 Qualification.

🎓Or, 10 years experience in tasks related to aircraft maintenance and/or continuing airworthiness management and/or surveillance of such tasks.

DESIRABLE

📝 Knowlege of ICAO standards and UK requirements on aviation safety management;

📝 An understanding of management systems, including compliance monitoring systems;

📝 An understanding of risk management;

📝 An understanding of safety investigation techniques and root cause methodologies;

📝 Aviation Safety Management experience;

📝 Interpersonal and leadership skills, and the ability to influence staff;

📝 Oral and written communication skills;

📝 Data management, analytical and problem-solving skills.

To apply:

📧 [email protected]

09/11/2023

We were delighted to welcome Doug Beattie MC MLA to our Private Jet Departure Terminal at Belfast International Airport, to learn more about our range of services and the value of Business Aviation as an economic and tourism driver for Northern Ireland.🛩️

26/10/2023

‘ Simplicity, carried to an extreme, becomes elegance. ‘ - John Franklin.

🛩️ Citation 750

📍Belfast International Airport

📸 Courtesy of Luke Dunlop

18/10/2023

❗️❗️ We’re hiring ❗️❗️

Woodgate Aviation (NI) Ltd are seeking to appoint a full time Beechcraft B200 King Air Captain, to join our team based at Belfast International Airport.

The ideal candidate would have the following:



🛩️ UK CAA CPL/IR or ATPL flight crew Licence

🛩️ Preference given to applicants with current B200 type rating and proven experience in the single pilot role*

🛩️ Current UK CAA class one medical

🛩️ A valid passport and able to work unrestricted in the UK

🛩️ Located within 1 hour's driving time of Belfast International Airport, or able to relocate

🛩️ A minimum of 1000 hrs total time, 400hrs PIC, 100IFR, 500hrs Multi Engine

🛩️ Able to obtain a CRB disclosure

🛩️ Preference given to candidates with B200/300 TRI/TRE or other instructional qualifications

🛩️ Willing to undertake administration tasks outside the flying role as directed by the company

🛩️ Willingness to operate mixed fleet if required, flying our PA31-350 aircraft under PART-SPO

The successful candidate would operate on our busy air ambulance contract, with charter work as required. The service operates 247/365 days a year on a fixed 6 on 3 off roster, covering both day and night operations. Due to our rapidly expanding ATO business, the successful candidate may also be considered for a training role as demand requires.


* Applications from non type-rated pilots will be considered


We are looking for the right person to join our friendly team, delivering a high standard of service and being able to adapt to challenges/flexibility are a must. In return we offer a competitive salary, and an excellent working environment.

To apply please forward a CV:

📧 [email protected]

13/10/2023

The end of a busy week of King Air 200 Base Training.🛩️

For further information on our UK and/or EASA King Air 200 and 350 Take-Off and Landing Training please view our website or contact training our department.🇬🇧🇪🇺

🌐 www.woodair.com

📧 [email protected]

04/10/2023

Recently we were delighted to offer maintenance support to this Britten Norman Turbine Islander ahead of its adventures across the Atlantic to a new home in Canada.🛩️🇨🇦🍁

Many thanks to Julian Storey Aviation Ltd for the maintenance recommendation and some the spectacular photos en route! 🙏👍

Woodgate Aviation hold a Full Part 145 Approval, Part M Approval including Airworthiness Review for all metal piston and turbine engine aircraft below 5700kgs.🔧🧰⚙️

28/09/2023

Not business or general aviation related, but Storm Agnes allowed for this great photo of a KLM Royal Dutch Airlines E190 utilising Runway 17 at Belfast International Airport after diverting from Belfast City Airport due crosswinds.✈️

📸 Courtesy of Matthew Gorman

✈️ Embraer E190 PH-EXC



Airside NI

26/09/2023

One for the as seen from the flight deck of a CJ4 business jet utilising our Private Jet Departure Terminal at Belfast International Airport. 🛩️👌



Julian Storey Aviation Ltd

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22/09/2023

‘Until you spread your wings, you have no idea how far you’ll fly.’ 🪽🛩️

06/09/2023

We’re delighted again to be attending Air Charter Expo at Biggin Hill Airport next week.

Our services at Belfast International Airport (BFS/EGAA) include:

🛩️ Fixed Wing Air Ambulance
🛩️ Private Charter
🛩️ Aircraft Managment Services
🛩️ Short / Long Term Hangarage
🛩️ Aircraft Maintenance
🛩️ Private Jet Departure Terminal
🛩️ FBO/VIP Handling Services
🛩️ CAA Approved Training Organisation