hey all
Thought I would join the ranks beside those who have recently posted about their new jobs in the aviation industry, and tell you a little about my recent adventures. 😀
Today was my first day in my new job working at Manchester Airport. I’m working for Manchester Airport, in the Operations Performance Department, and my office is one floor below that ‘thing’ on the top of the building: (the view is amazing :diablo:, as are the people that I will be working with)
One of my roles will be to work with the airlines to try and improve the punctuality of departures in the morning rush hour, and involves a lot of performance auditing – analysing systems and processes (e.g. aircraft turnarounds) and working out how to improve them to make them more efficient.
Yesterday, I moved to my new rented accommodation in Heald Green, a village which is moreorless right next to the airport. I have aircraft on final approach to 23R whizzing past my window every few minutes. I know very little about the city of Manchester and so have a lot to see and learn!
I also bought my first car a few days ago which I drove the 200 miles from Colchester to Manchester in, after only two days of first driving the vehicle (1996 Renault Clio 1.2) so its been a hectic and life changing week or two!
I have finally been able to turn just an enthusiasm for aviation, into actually working IN the industry, something that I am very proud about. 🙂
By: PMN - 30th July 2007 at 07:51
Many congratulations, Adam! 🙂
Whilst people like you are trying to speed up the turnarounds, you have clowns like me out on the ramp trying to help you! :diablo:
I’m saying nothing, other than there’s a very small part of that sentence I agree with. 😀
Paul
By: LBARULES - 26th July 2007 at 13:52
Many congratulations, Adam! 🙂
Whilst people like you are trying to speed up the turnarounds, you have clowns like me out on the ramp trying to help you! :diablo:
By: adamdowley - 26th July 2007 at 10:01
thanks guys! 🙂
Congratulations, Adam! I’m happy the job worked out well for you in the end. Can I assume we’ll be seeing more of you at MAN in the coming months? 🙂
Paul
Oh, I think that is more than 100% probable, hehe. Just looking at the weeks weather forecast…….oh…..more rain. :rolleyes:
By: PMN - 26th July 2007 at 00:15
Congratulations, Adam! I’m happy the job worked out well for you in the end. Can I assume we’ll be seeing more of you at MAN in the coming months? 🙂
Paul
By: aiuk - 26th July 2007 at 00:05
Well done mate!
I did the same… did a HND at college, and got my 1st job at LHR for British Midland @ T1 in ’93. Drove there in a beat up Peugot 205 wearing that horrid red and grey diamond uniform! I do miss the DC9-15!! 😎
Still in the airline industry and love it. Its not a job for me, more of an extension of my hobby!!
Good Times.
By: steve rowell - 26th July 2007 at 00:00
Well done lad..keep that camera in your desk drawer
By: Grey Area - 25th July 2007 at 23:08
Well done, Adam.
If you need someone to help you navigate your way around the various vantage points (and hostelries) around the airport, you know where to come. 😉
By: andrewm - 25th July 2007 at 23:04
Hopefully I’ll be able to catch up with you sometime if I fly in.
Dean
Adam will be the one shouting at you to make your turnaround more efficient!
By: caz66 - 25th July 2007 at 22:42
Well done mate , i hope it all goes well.
By: Deano - 25th July 2007 at 21:34
Well done Adam, I am very pleased for you, it sounds like your job is very interesting and will keep you busy for the foreseable future.
Hopefully I’ll be able to catch up with you sometime if I fly in.
Keep us posted on how it’s all going and how you are settling in
Dean
By: Ren Frew - 25th July 2007 at 21:30
Congratulations on the job and to everyone else recently embarking upon their new careers in aviation…:D
By: skudupnorth - 25th July 2007 at 21:08
Welcome to the North ! Manchester is booming as a city goes,loads of things to do and see.Heald green is only a short distance from the Peak District which is full of those things called hills ( i know it was proberly a little flat where you came from) but do not be afraid they are fantastic to explore !
By: adamdowley - 25th July 2007 at 20:10
thanks guys!
Are you going to be involved in the new inter-airport-agency coordination scheme and/or EFAS? I think both are trialling at Manchester (might just be one or the other though I can’t remember) as I’ve had a little bit of involvement in these myself. They sound rather similar to what your job description entails!
Mark, I haven’t heard anything about that, but will let you know if it comes up 🙂
By: lukeylad - 25th July 2007 at 19:10
Great news mate well done.
I my self have just started as a passenger services agent at NCL doing my training at the moment cant wait to get started.
By: andrewm - 25th July 2007 at 19:04
Well done Adam! Sounds like you have an ideal job with an ideal view! You seem to be good in a good position to progress up the airports management levels so maybe you are the future MD whom will build lots of facilities for spotters 😉 !
By: A Spalding - 25th July 2007 at 19:03
From one Adam to another, let me be the first Adam to congratulate you!
A big well done mate, and sounds an impressive job. Please keep me/us updated with how you get on
All the best mate
By: Mark L - 25th July 2007 at 19:00
Great news Adam!
Are you going to be involved in the new inter-airport-agency coordination scheme and/or EFAS? I think both are trialling at Manchester (might just be one or the other though I can’t remember) as I’ve had a little bit of involvement in these myself. They sound rather similar to what your job description entails!
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