Aviation Security Officer

Summary

Summary

• Aviation Security Officer
• Based at East Midland Airport
• Permanent Part time -22 hours (03:00am – 08:00am)
• £15,092.35pa (£13.16ph) rising after 2 years’ service.
• Full training given
• February 2026 start

Why MAG?

Are you a people person with a passion for delivering great service? Do you have a flexible approach to working hours? Do you seek to fly high in a critical yet rewarding role at the Airport and have excellent attention to detail?
 
Taking on one of the most vital roles in the airport, you will ensure that all passengers have a safe and enjoyable journey.
 
Join the Security Team with the biggest Airport Operator in the UK and enjoy a wealth of benefits and development opportunities.
 
MAG is the country’s largest Airport group. We own and operate Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands Airports along with MAG USA.

The role

As our passenger numbers continue to grow, we are seeking pro-active, focused and motivated individuals to join our Security Team.  Duties will include but are not limited to; 
  

• Conducting hand searches of personal belonging.
• Body searching (pat-downs) of passengers and staff.
• Operating high-tech security equipment such as X-Ray machines and body scanners. 
• Patrolling our terminal and airport premises.  
• Checking of staff ID cards and passenger boarding cards before entering the security area.
• Performing additional roles and duties as required to support our operation

Please note the role will require long periods of standing, bending, walking and manual handling.   
  
If you’re successful you will be made a conditional offer subject to Pre-Employment checks and passing your initial 3-week training course (paid accordingly).
 
Our checks include: A Criminal Record Check, 5 years employment history and Counter Terrorism Check. You will also be required to attend a face-to-face medical appointment.
 
Due to the nature of our security checks. we are unable to consider any applications from candidates who have not lived in the UK for the last 3 years

What will make you successful in the role?

No prior security experience is required as we pride ourselves in offering full training, however you do need to be able to; 
  

• Have passion for working in a busy front-line environment.
• Be able to communicate directly and clearly to both colleagues and passengers.
• Always demonstrate exceptional customer service with a willingness to go the extra step.
• Be enthusiastic and have an excellent attention to detail.
• Be able to work both individually and as a team.
• Be over the age of 18yrs and have colour perfect vision.
• Have resided continually in the UK for the last 3 years to be able to obtain Counter Terrorism Clearance.
• Commit to both 3 weeks training and working a 3am – 8am shift pattern.

We need people like you to make sure our customers receive a safe and effortless travel experience.