Airfield Operations Officer

Overview

In this role you support the safe, efficient operation of the airfield at Heathrow within the Airfield Operations team. You will collaborate with Airside Safety, Air Traffic Control, Engineering and airline partners to ensure compliance and minimise disruption. You’ll handle incident responses, inspections and continuous improvement initiatives in a 24/7 environment. This is a chance to contribute to operational excellence and sustainability at one of the world’s busiest airports.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salaries
• performance-based bonuses
• Share in Success Bonus plans
• generous annual leave
• market-leading pensions
• private health insurance

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular airfield inspections to ensure safety and operational standards
• Coordinate aircraft movements and stand allocations with Air Traffic Control, airlines and ground handlers
• Respond to airfield incidents, hazards and emergencies with timely communication and resolution
• Support winter operations including runway condition assessments and snow/ice control coordination
• Monitor and report on airfield works to minimise disruption and maintain safety
• Contribute to operational planning, audits and continuous improvement within Airfield Operations

Key requirements

• Strong understanding of airfield operations, aviation safety, and regulatory compliance
• Excellent communication and coordination skills, with the ability to work effectively under pressure
• Proven ability to make sound decisions in dynamic and time-critical situations
• Experience in operational or safety-critical environments, ideally within aviation or transport sectors
• Competent in using digital tools and systems for reporting, monitoring, and communication
• Full UK driving licence and ability to obtain an airside driving permit

• communication
• coordination under pressure
• decision-making in time-critical situations
• digital tools and systems for reporting, monitoring, and communication
• airside driving permit (requires permit)
• airfield operations knowledge

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