Head of Air Traffic Services

Summary

• Head of Air Traffic Control
• Based at East Midlands Airport
• Permanent position
• Competitive salary, bonus & car allowance. 

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.

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

As Head of Air Traffic Services, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe, compliant, and efficient delivery of Air Traffic Navigation Services in accordance with UK CAA regulations. You will lead the development and continuous improvement of operational procedures, safety management, and compliance frameworks, while supporting and growing your team.

This is not just a technical role- it’s a people-first position where you will inspire a high-performance culture and promote collaboration across your department. As a member of the Airport Leadership Team, you will work closely with other departments to support wider strategic goals and represent Air Traffic Services both internally and externally.

You will also have the exciting opportunity to lead transformational projects that drive innovation and enhance safety, efficiency, and team performance- helping to shape the future of air traffic control at East Midlands Airport.

• Deliver safe and fully compliant air traffic services in line with UK CAA regulations.
• Lead recruitment, staff development, and succession planning to ensure a skilled and resilient team.
• Develop and maintain robust procedures, documentation, training, and monitoring systems
• Represent Air Traffic Services on internal and external forums, including regulatory and industry bodies.
• Contribute actively to the Airport Leadership Team and support airport-wide strategic initiatives.
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What will make you successful in the role?

• We are looking therefore for someone who is currently or who has previously been a qualified Air Traffic Controller. It is important that you can lead from the front, and contribute equitably to negotiations and discussions,

• You may be currently be the Head of Air Traffic services, or alternatively a Watch Manager, maybe even a Senior ATCO, looking to take your first step into a Head of role.
• Previous experience of delivering Air Traffic Control projects, such as Airspace Change is very desirable. As is understanding the wider Air Traffic Control landscape in the UK.
• The ideal candidate will show strong people management skills – be able to lead from the front and inspire confidence, whilst working with the team to create an excellent working environment.
• All of this goes hand in hand with demonstrating that you can manage the safety, technical and regulatory requirements of both the team and the airport.