Research Staff
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Position Overview & Specifications
Airline & Airport Audit Staff
About Us
Established in 1989, Skytrax is the international air transport rating organisation, based in London, UK. We are dedicated to improving customer experience, advising airlines and airports across the world on quality issues related to front-line product and service standards.
Job Description
We are seeking staff to join our airline and airport audit research team. Experience in the aviation sector is preferred (but not essential), and some understanding of market research and/or product development is desirable. An experience of international air travel is an advantage and should be documented and demonstrated on request. A keen eye for detail and observational skills is critical, and due to the nature of the work, the successful candidate must be able to demonstrate that they can work on their own initiative.
Audit staff work involves frequent and often arduous global travel, and the candidate should be prepared to travel for periods of 5-7 days at a time. These are not positions where staff can expect to luxuriate in 5-Star overnight hotel stops or experience paid-for global sightseeing. So please, no dreamers or time-wasters!
Desirable skills/experience
- A keen eye for the smallest detail is critical
- Excellent timekeeping and diary management
- Knowledge of MS office
- Excellent written and verbal English
- Experience of global air travel (if claimed, this must be documented on request)
- Due to the nature of the work, successful candidates must be self-motivated and show they can work on their own initiative.
What you will get from us
- Experience in a very competitive industry
- Opportunity to work with major airlines/airports
- Career development for the right person
- Competitive pay and expenses (you will be paid for the days you travel)
Requirements
The position is based in the UK, principally flying from Heathrow Airport, and candidates must already live within easy commuting distance of Heathrow, and possess a UK or EU passport. Please note that persons who do not meet the stated location details shown above should not apply, and may not receive any response if they choose to do so.
Interested
If you believe that you meet our requirements, please respond with your CV and covering letter, explaining why you should be considered, what personal strengths and benefits you can bring to the position, and why we should meet with you.
Job Types: Part-time, Freelance
Salary: From £150.00 per day
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- A-Level or equivalent (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: On the road
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Research Staff roles across Skytrax Research's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £19 - £19 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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