Airfield Operations Supervisor

February 14, 2024

Job Description


Job title: Airfield Operations Supervisor

Company: Manchester Airports Group

Job description: Summary

  • Airfield Operations Supervisor
  • Based at East Midlands Airport
  • Permanent
  • Immediate start
  • Starting Salary £40,557.36 (Salary increments following competency and training)

Why MAG?

At MAG we provide the airport facilities and travel services that people need to connect with the world. As the largest UK owned airport operator, we serve over 60 million passengers a year from Manchester, London Stansted, and East Midlands Airports. With over 270 destinations across the globe, our businesses not only bring people together but also support the prosperity of the regions in which we operate.

Every year, East Midlands Airport connects over 4 million passengers with more than 80 destinations across Europe and is also the UK’s number one provider of pure freight services. Part of the largest UK owned airport operator group, MAG, East Midlands Airport supports over 6,000 jobs and generates around £300m each year for the region.

At MAG, we recognise creating a first-class journey for our customers starts by creating a first-class career journey for our colleagues and we are committed to building inclusive environments in which our people can thrive. You’ll also have access to some great benefits including:

  • 6% company contribution pension
  • 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Free parking
  • Subsidised public transport
  • Huge range of company discounts

The role

If you are someone who loves the technical aspects of aircraft and aviation, a career in airfield operations as a supervisor can be a great match for your aptitude. You will be responsible in supporting the safety, compliance & security of the airfield. The airfield operations supervisors are the professionals who maintain the entire airfield area of East Midlands airport by strategically completing tasks that align with both regulatory and internal requirements as well as ensuring the safe take-off and landing of aircraft, you will perform robust routine inspections, and communicate with air traffic control as well as respond to incidents, accidents & emergencies in a safety critical and unique environment.

What will make you successful in the role?

Will have previous experience working in a high pressured fast paced environment

Previous experience in aerodrome operations is required

Excellent comprehension and composition skills

Critical thinking ability

Be able to handle complex situations in a time critical & unique environment

Situational awareness & impeccable communication skills

Ability to identify hazards and rectify promptly

Comply with Aerodrome Manual and audit third party handling against Airside Operational Instructions

A full UK driving licence is essential

Have the ability to obtain a firearms licence the application must be submitted within the first 4 weeks of employment

Equal Opportunities & Reasonable Adjustments

At MAG we believe in the importance of diversity & inclusion for all. We are committed to creating a workforce that is reflective of our society. As such we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We’re also committed to well-being with a focus on mental health and supporting colleagues from underrepresented groups through our Colleague Resource Groups.

As a Disability Confident employer we are committed to creating an environment where candidates and employees can perform at their optimum. Please let us know if we can provide you with any reasonable adjustments to aid your application or interview process.

You can contact the team by emailing HR.Recruitment@MAGAirports.com

Our Colleague Resource Groups include: Women’s Network, Embrace – Race & Ethnicity Group, Fly With Pride (LGBTQIA+), Mental Health, Parent & Carers, Disabilities including neurodiversity

Expected salary:

Location: East Midlands Airport, Leicestershire

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