BBGA Aviation Skills Retention Platform - becomes Aviation Skills Recruitment platform (ASRP)

Government & industry working together to help colleagues find new work

BBGA members to sign up to the Aviation Skills Recruitment platform (ASRP)” https://trs-system.co.uk/aviation which is free to use and continues to support the recovery of our industry.

Formerly known as the ‘Aviation Skills Retention Platform’ set up during the height of the pandemic to capture and support the redeployment of people losing their jobs; the reverse is now the case with many looking to return.

ASRP has also opened to the wider market supporting recruitment into aviation. This was echoed by our CEO Marc Bailey encouraging all to network the Aviation Industry into this opportunity and to support future generations of young people from our colleges and universities into great careers through ASRP’s Talentview Aviation https://trs-system.co.uk/aviation

“When you sign up to ASRP you automatically have access to the other and vice versa. For the first time, our industry has an entire package which caters for all business, skills, with links to academia. We are not out of the Covid Woods yet; this approach will help our industry’s recovery now and longer term.”

The British Business Aviation Association (BBGA) was proud to be the first aviation industry association to actively supporting the new UK Government-backed Aviation Skills Retention Platform (ASRP) www.aviationtalent.co.uk.

The platform was originally launched in 2021 by the Aviation Minister, Robert Courts MP, during a webinar hosted by Department for Transport Aviation Ambassador Jo Salter. Several dozen key sector representatives attended to learn more about the platform and how it will support the retention of skills across the sector.

The Minister for Aviation spoke passionately about the importance of retaining and supporting the UK’s highly talented workforce. He called on industry organisations, and adjacent industries, to share as many vacancies and opportunities on the platform as they can and stressed the need to avoid an exodus of talent.

“Working with the full engagement of our Board and Working Groups, BBGA is hopeful we can redeploy redundant staff to SME’s in business aviation via the platform.” – Marc Bailey.

“Our collaboration on the ASRP, working with Talent Retention Solutions (TRS) underpins the value of BBGA as the primary association and voice in general and business aviation now that we have exited the EU and EASA,” he added.

See the video here: https://youtu.be/XpMa608L8BI

Terry Scuoler CBE, Talent Retention Solutions Chairman commented:

“The airline and aviation sectors are key to our nation’s economy and sense of well-being. We are therefore delighted to support and be part of the Government’s Aviation Skills Retention Programme,

“Credit must go the to the Aviation Minister, Robert Courts and his officials for securing financial support at such a critical time and to those organisations such as the BBGA and others who have worked hard to ensure the future of both sectors,” he added.

*Embraer Legacy 500 flight deck – courtesy of BBGA member, Air Charter Scotland*

*Cirrus maintenance at Guernsey Airport – courtesy of BBGA member, ASG*

About the Aviation Skills Retention Platform

The 2021 Aviation Skills Retention Platform was developed by Talent Retention Solutions and is funded by the government and supported by UK businesses. Backed by business associations, member companies, professional institutions and unions, it facilitates the deployment, development and secondment of individuals through internal and external frameworks. Through its simple to use online platform it marries talented specialist employees in with suitable roles.

ASRP will help all of those in aviation – not just pilots, cabin crew and flight engineers, but individuals working in airports, air traffic, handling and FBO, ground operations, MRO and airworthiness.

The seeds of this concept were first conceived by Talent Retention Solutions working with the Defence and Aerospace Industry and took root after 9/11. Rolls-Royce, followed by other blue chip companies including BAE Systems, were swift to galvanise an industry shocked to its core. Starting in the Midlands, there followed the creation of regional development agencies all over the UK.

BBGA’s involvement started earlier in the year when Operations Manager Lindsey Oliver first met representatives at a Royal Aeronautical Society Aviation Careers Fair.

For more information: https://tinyurl.com/trs-leaflet

Editor’s note

BBGA is the UK’s national trade body representing business and general aviation. Now in its 48th year, (formerly known as GAMTA) its member companies span all facets of the business aviation sector. It represents nearly 180 companies, including airports, corporate flight departments, operators, aviation services organisations and aircraft manufacturers. In a partnership with EBAA, all members of BBGA enjoy dual membership of both associations, similarly any UK based organisation seeking to join EBAA can do so via BBGA. BBGA is based at Dorton, Aylesbury, Bucks.

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Paul Cremer

My name is Paul Cremer, and this marks my 42nd year working within the business and general aviation industry. Over this time, I’ve had the privilege of overseeing a diverse array of sector activities, ranging from aircraft charter and management to air ambulance services, ground operations, air traffic control, airport management, technology implementation, and the outsourcing services I currently manage.

In my role focused on delivering advisory, technology, and outsourcing services to aviation customers, I handle a wide spectrum of responsibilities. This includes overseeing International Trip Support, Operations Control Centre Services (OCC), Continuing Airworthiness Management Service (CAMO), Airworthiness Reviews, ARC Services, Aircraft Delivery and Re-delivery Support Services, Maintenance Coordination Services including AOG, Tech Ops (Maintenance Control Centre), and managing myairops software products. As the Head of Aviation Delivery, I lead the customer-facing delivery of Technology & Outsourcing products and services for the market, drawing upon a wealth of knowledge, expertise, and industry connections within Gama Aviation’s Technology and Outsourcing Strategic Business Unit.

My journey into Business and General Aviation began during my teenage years while still in school. I was fortunate enough to be welcomed into the industry, starting at a flying club, and later working at the Air Traffic Services Unit at Blackbushe Airport. There, I maintained the ATC Movement Logs in the Control Tower during weekends, solidifying my passion for aviation. Upon completing my schooling, I seized opportunities at Fairoaks Airport, where I began as Ground Crew while pursuing my Aerodrome Flight Information Service Officer’s license. Advancements in my career led me to the role of Air Traffic Services Manager.

Since joining Gama Aviation in 1996, I’ve held various positions, including Operations Manager (Post Holder), Operations & Commercial Manager, Commercial Manager, Operations Delivery Manager, Head of Business Aviation Delivery, and currently, Head of Aviation Delivery. This role encompasses Gama Aviation Group’s Gama Aviation, myairops, and FlyerTech companies.

In 2023, I was honoured to be invited to serve as the Chair of the Operations Working Group for the British Business & General Aviation Association. This opportunity allows me to contribute to industry initiatives within BBGA’s membership of nearly 200 industry companies, focusing on challenges such as regulatory compliance, Air Services Agreements, technological advancements, workforce development, operational matters, and sustainability.

Marc Bailey

Marc Bailey has spent his entire career in aviation and has worked in most areas of Aviation Services with scheduled airlines, MRO’s, military contract support and latterly with associations, government, and its agencies.

Marc represents your position in Europe (even post Brexit) – as President of ECOGAS (European Council of General Aviation Support) which maintains a voice with EASA. All the major member states are represented on the ECOGAS board. With EASA restructuring its meetings with industry, ECOGAS is now well positioned to represent our position in all areas following industry partnerships with the European Independent Maintenance Group and with ARPAS the new drone and autonomous association.

Marc is chair of the UKASF (United Kingdom Airworthiness Strategic Forum) as part of an initiative to develop Aviation Services across all aviation activities. The UKASF pulls together airlines, MROs, Rotary, Drones, and commercial GA bodies to work with CAA and DfT. The objective is for industry to take the lead to drive strategic issues to benefit all parties. We are well positioned after four years to continue our good work and with the re-established role of Chief Surveyor in the CAA we have a good focal point to do this.

Marc chairs the CAA Finance and Services Forum which allows industry in the UK to discuss in the financial plans for the CAA and the value for money delivered by those funds paid by industry. This is a new and valuable new platform for all parties.

Under recent developments Marc has formed an alliance with, ARPAS, AOPA, BHA and BBGA so that we can strengthen our voice under a joint ‘GA 4 Biz’ banner. This alliance is working to do everything possible to represent the industry’s business interests with UK government and to help realise the Government’s desire to make UK General Aviation a Global Leader in a post Brexit environment. GA4Biz – GA4Biz

The next Generation initiatives with industry and government have continued to develop with the retention platform now evolving into the “Aviation Skills Recruitment Platform”. The platform now not only offers a vehicle for those offering and seeking posts in aviation, it also provides pathways with its TalentView portion seeking to provide pathways for new entrants into our sector. The recruitment platform is being further developed to include training opportunities across a wide range of providers, from government agencies through academic bodies. Getting our next generation activities right in the UK over the next couple of years is our single most important issue which we in aviation must grab with both hands. Marc is playing a central role to help develop many of these channels.

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