Safety & Compliance Officer - Air Traffic

ATC – Safety & Compliance Officer - East Midlands Airport 

• Based at East Midlands Airport

• Permanent position 

• Hybrid working 

About us:   

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
• Bonus
• Flexible benefits package

About the role: 

As the Air Traffic Safety and Compliance Officer at East Midlands Airport, you will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of safety, regulatory compliance, and operational effectiveness in air traffic operations. You will play a crucial role in monitoring, auditing, and improving management systems, working closely with both operational teams and senior management to promote and maintain a culture of safety across all air traffic activities.

You will contribute to ongoing training and development initiatives; help implement safety protocols and ensure that the East Midlands Air Traffic Control adheres to both national and international aviation regulatory standards. This role offers an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact in the aviation industry while advancing your career in a collaborative and inclusive environment

About you:  

• • Current or recent experience as a civilian Air Traffic Controller or demonstratable safety and compliance experience in the Air Traffic Management (ATM) environment
  • A deep understanding of Air Traffic Control operations.
  • Strong knowledge of national and international aviation safety standards, regulatory frameworks, and risk management principles.
  • Proven recent experience in incident reporting, hazard analysis and risk assessment, compliance monitoring, root cause analysis and safety case evaluation within the ATM environment.
  • Ability to analyse complex data and produce clear, actionable reports.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage and collaborate with diverse teams.
  • A Demonstratable understanding of root cause analysis techniques
  • Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

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