Airfield Operations Duty Manager
Date: 18 Mar 2026
Location: East Midlands Airport, GB
Company: MAG
Airfield Operations Duty Manager
Why MAG?
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.
Summary
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.
The role
Due to internal promotion, there is an exciting opportunity for an Airfield Operations Supervisor based at the East Midlands Airport. This role requires a dynamic individual who is ultimately responsible for all aspects of airfield operations ensuring all actions are carried out safely, efficiently and proactively improves performance as well as exceeding customer expectations.
This role requires someone to provided day to day leadership of the operations team as well as successfully running the department on a 24/7 basis, 365 days per year. The successful candidate must be prepared to work 12-hour shifts covering days and nights.
Duties include:-
Assisting the Airfield Operations Manager to develop, enhance and effectively manage airside safety within the airside environment to ensure that the experience of EMA passengers, freight customers and other airport users exceeds expectations.
Implementing effective monitoring and reporting processes to ensure that third parties comply with the requirements of the Ground Handling License at all times.
To ensure that the Airport’s Wildlife Hazard Management Plan is implemented on a day-to-day basis and provide feedback on areas of concern or continuous improvement
Providing airside safety briefings for external contractors if required and ensure that and work areas are controlled to maintain safe operations.
To undertake safety inspections to ensure compliance with statutory duties and in conformance with the inspection regime detailed in the Aerodrome Manual.
To ensure that the airfield remains safe and operational during periods of adverse weather, including snow, strong winds and low visibility operations.
To work with the Airfield Operations Manager on business planning and resource allocation for the Operational team.
What will make you successful in the role?
Technical Qualifications:
Substantial experience in airfield operations.
Achieve and maintain an intermediate operations qualification.
Must be capable of obtaining CTC level security clearance.
Must hold a full UK driving license.
Must be capable of obtaining an Airside Driving Permit, including all medical requirements.
Must hold, or be capable of obtaining, a firearms license.
Developing and maintaining operational procedures and processes.
Implementing operational procedures and processes to ensure safety at all times.
Carrying out in depth accident investigations.
People management and supervisory experience.
Equal Opportunities & Reasonable Adjustments
We’re building something brilliant at MAG: a diverse team of Journey Makers who share our values and want to make a difference. We’re on a mission to be number one in our industry, and that takes talent in all its forms. With so many exciting roles across our airports and businesses, there’s space for your unique strengths to shine.
Whether this is your first role or your next big step, we want to hear from you – even if you don’t think you tick every box. What matters most is what you bring.
We’re proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you need any adjustments to support your application or interview, just let us know. We’re committed to helping you perform at your best.
At MAG, every journey matters. Our Colleague Communities play a big part in that: Women’s Network, Embrace (Race & Ethnicity), Fly with Pride (LGBTQIA+), Mind Matters (Mental Health), PACT (Parents & Carers), RespectABILITY (Disability & Neurodiversity), and the CAVU Global ID&E Affinity Group.