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Jet2 investments at Manchester Airport to create 220 new jobs

UK airline Jet2 has announced it is to create a raft of new jobs at Manchester Airport after opening its new hangar at the North West airport and taking control of its ramp-handling services.

The carrier has said the investments will create around 220 new jobs, with over 100 new jobs created as a result of Jet2 taking over ramp-handling from WFS and the transfer of a further 66 WFS employees.

Another 120 new jobs are also set to be created after Jet2 opened a new 6,000 sq ft hangar at Manchester Airport, which will allow the airline’s maintenance and engineering teams to work on three aircrafts simultaneously, and includes additional office space.

Steve Heapy, Chief Executive Officer 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, Chief Executive Officer 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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