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Blackpool Airport is inviting applications for a trainee position in air traffic engineering, offering a starting salary of £29,500 and the opportunity to earn up to £47,500 as training milestones are achieved.

The Trainee Air Traffic Safety Electronics Personnel (ATSEP) role is open to candidates with a Level 3 qualification in a science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) subject, a full UK driving licence and a willingness to learn new skills.

Successful applicants will join the airport’s Air Traffic Engineering Team and receive structured training over a programme lasting up to three years, working towards a full ATSEP qualification. The airport said candidates do not need years of experience or an established career in aviation to apply.

The opportunity is aimed at people taking their first steps into working life, those looking for a new challenge or individuals hoping to transfer skills gained in another industry. Blackpool Airport said the focus was on applicants’ potential and enthusiasm to learn.

Alongside the starting salary of £29,500, the role offers structured pay progression up to £47,500 as employees achieve key training milestones towards their full qualification. The benefits package also includes generous annual leave plus bank holidays, health cover, professional training and development opportunities, and a pension scheme.

The closing date for applications is Friday, October 30, 2026.