At AirTanker, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive, succeed, and achieve their ambitions, regardless of their background, circumstances, experiences, or characteristics. We are deeply committed to investing in our colleagues' mental, physical, social, and community wellbeing. Our dedication to equity, fair pay, and flexible work arrangements underpins our health and wellbeing initiatives, fostering a strong sense of belonging.

We strive to provide an exceptional work experience where everyone can be their genuine selves, feel heard, and reach their full potential both personally and professionally. Our wide range of opportunities not only supports our colleagues' health, wellbeing, and sense of belonging but also benefits our community.

Whether you're interested in continuing professional development, leadership management training, joining the Staff Voice or an employee network, participating in the social or charity committee, volunteering as a mental health first aider, attending adventurous training or a battlefield tour, or engaging in early careers, apprenticeships, or STEM activities, we have something for everyone.

From day one, you will receive dedicated support for your personal and professional development. You'll have regular check-ins with your manager and access to a wealth of core and technical skills training, rewards, benefits, and wellbeing services such as an Employee Assistance Programme, Sickness Absence Support, Private Medical Insurance, Healthcare Cash Plan, Death in Service, and Financial and Mental Wellbeing support.

Employee Network Groups

Our eight employee network groups, led by passionate colleagues and supported by our senior leadership, ensure a culture of belonging and community. Our PRIDE, Disability, Community, Race Equity and Cultural Heritage (REACH), Neurodiversity, Mental Health, Women’s, and Families Networks help you quickly settle in and feel at home.

AirTanker is proud to partner with the Armed Forces Covenant, Investors in People, Women in Defence, Aviation Pride UK, and is Disability Confident Committed, demonstrating our commitment to embedding diversity and inclusion within our organisation.

Our Leaders

Our leaders are dedicated to our health, wellbeing, and inclusion by actively listening to our voices with respect and value. Their inclusive leadership style has created a psychologically safe environment where honest feedback is encouraged, helping us to influence, innovate, and drive positive change. 

 

 

“Despite only being here a relatively short time, compared to many of you, I have learnt very quickly that it’s our people who have made AirTanker the great success it has become, and I’d like to thank everyone of you, my colleagues, for your hard work and dedication in getting us to where we are today.  From my personal experience in several companies. the culture we have and continue to develop here at AirTanker is special and possibly unique.  

 

I also know that our success could not have been achieved without fostering a culture that actively listens, and is supportive, equitable, respectful, and empathic. We are committed to ensuring that our behaviours, ways of working and values are inclusive, and that we invest in the development of our people.

 

We are committed to creating a safe environment that values difference, innovation, and creative thought. Our strength will always be our people, through their passion, talent, professionalism, experience, and ability to be adaptive. We spend a lot of time at work, therefore we take responsibility to make the health, wellbeing and inclusion of our staff and families a priority, as it is the right thing to do.” 

ATr believe employees are central to, and are at the heart of, the company making it the success it has become. We actively support, invest in and focus on the mental, social, physical and community wellbeing of our colleagues to create a “good work” experience, committing to improve staff wellbeing to create happier relationships, life and work experiences.

ATr provide a wide range of wellbeing services designed to alleviate workplace and personal difficulties and worries. Complimentary services are primarily provided by our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), and Life Insurance policy providing confidential work/life support to colleagues and their immediate family members.

Peer support networks are also available to colleagues experiencing challenges to their wellbeing, whether at home or work, for those who would benefit from talking to someone in confidence. Trained Peers provide the opportunity to talk confidentially, actively listening and guiding colleagues to wellbeing support agencies who can help manage, alleviate or remove stresses and strains.