Aircraft firm AvMan Engineering to create up to 40 jobs at Manston

A new aircraft maintenance business is creating jobs in Thanet, with the prospect of generating long-term training and employment.

AvMan Engineering is opening for business at Kent International Airport in Manston and expects to have a 40-strong workforce at the site by the end of the year.

At the moment the firm maintains short- to medium-range jets such as the McDonnell Douglas MD-82. But it is hopeful of developing its Kent base to service larger aircraft in the future - including the Airbus.

To do this, it intends to grow local talent by taking on local young people as apprentices to support its growth.

"We are in negotiations with one of the largest aviation training companies to establish a training school at our facility within six months," said Chris Wilson, group managing director at AvMan.

"We are keen to introduce Airbus maintenance in about four to five years. This means our new employees would be able to start work very soon and by the time they complete their training and obtain the appropriate licenses they could be working on one of the most popular types of aircraft in the industry."

He promised apprentices would be the future of the company, but would initially use qualified local engineers to establish and grow the business.

In contrast to the good employment news in the east of Kent, there is continued uncertainty for some 200 Land Registry staff in the west of the county.

The Land Registry announced that its office in Tunbridge Wells is set to close in 2011, as part of a package of cuts.

The site deals with the land registration across Kent.

"These proposals were not arrived at easily and we very much regret having to close our office in Tunbridge Wells where we have had an office since 1955," said Peter Collis, chief land registrar.

"The collapse in the housing market last year had a serious and significant effect on our work and income and we lost nearly £130m. Despite the steps we have already taken to cut costs, we will make another loss this year."

Unlike many other government departments, the Land Registry is mainly funded from the money it collects - in its case from house sales.

Now the PCS union has vowed to fight the closure, claiming the move is a precursor to privatisation.

Wednesday, October 28 2009

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  • Avman Engineering

    11/2/2009 1:13:26 PM
    by Graham Buchan

    I have read your article about AVM looking to employ 40 people at Manston. I would be interested in applying but i'm not sure who to contact. Would you be able to help? Many Thanks Kind Regards Mr G Buchan

  • AvMan Engineering

    11/14/2009 9:11:16 AM
    by Paul Lee

    I have read your report on AvMan opening in Manston. I am interested in applying for a position within the company and would like to know if AvMan will be advertising positions in the near future? Kind Regards Paul Lee

  • avman engineering

    11/19/2009 6:37:50 PM
    by jon duke

    i would be very interested in applying for a job when the positions become available if you could e-mail me any further details i would be most grateful i do have experience in this field and enjoy doing this work thankyou

  • jobs/apprentiships

    1/19/2010 7:59:03 AM
    by Gary Barlow

    I too have read your article,and i too am interested in applying for a position at AvMan, will the positions be advertised in the near future? Many thanks,Mr Gary Barlow

  • Avman Engineering/Apprentiships

    1/29/2010 6:28:08 PM
    by James Phipps

    I have read your article, and would be interested in applying for an Apprentiship. i am in my 2nd year at College studying Mechanical and Electrical engineering. Will Avman be advertising postions in the near future. Many thanks James Phipps

  • Apprentiships

    2/15/2010 7:12:27 PM
    by Simon Griggs

    I have read the avman article and i am very interested in an apprentiship. where abouts can i find further information. Thanks Simon Griggs

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