200 jobs created by Jet2 at Manchester Airport as investment plans take off

AIRLINE Jet2.com is creating 200 jobs at Manchester Airport following the opening of a new hangar and a move to take over all ramp-handling services.

On the back of the continued growth of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays at the airport, the company has taken all ramp-handling services, which were previously operated by WFS, in-house.

This means that in addition to transferring 66 WFS employees, more than 100 jobs will be created, including 30 ramp agent and 70 baggage loader positions by the summer.

The company has also announced the opening of its new hangar at Manchester Airport, which created 120 new jobs and supports its growing operations at the airport.

The site, covering 6,000 sq m, allows its engineering and maintenance teams to simultaneously work on up to three aircraft at the same time. The hangar also provides additional office space and an engineering training facility.  

Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays said: “We have enjoyed huge growth since we started operating from Manchester Airport in 2004, and will operate more than 200 flights a week during the peak season in summer 2017.

“To support this growing operation and to provide the best experience for the 2.1 million Jet2.com and Jet2holidays customers who travel from Manchester Airport with us every year, we are making significant investments into our operation. This announcement today means we are building on our award-winning service and will be delivering an even better end-to-end customer experience for our customers at Manchester Airport.”

Ken O’Toole, CEO of Manchester Airport, added: “It is pleasing to see Jet2.com invest further in their operations at Manchester Airport.

“In recent years Jet2.com has grown significantly at Manchester, the UK’s third biggest airport, and offers our 25m annual passengers a wealth of excellent routes and holiday destinations.”

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