Airfield Operations Controller

Summary

• Airfield Operations Controller
• Based at Manchester Airport
• 1x 6 month secondment at 42 hours per week
• 1x permanent position at 19.5 hours per week (job share)

Why MAG?

Every year, Manchester Airport connects over 30 million passengers with more than 200 destinations across the globe. As the third largest airport in the UK, Manchester is also in the top 20 airports in Europe. Part of the largest UK owned airport operator group, MAG, Manchester Airport supports over 19,000 jobs onsite and generates around £7.75bn each year for the region. 

Sustainability is one of our core values, and it shapes everything we do. We're committed to protecting the environment and supporting our local communities.  Our programmes include airport and airline decarbonisation, comprehensive education, skills and employment support and community engagement initiatives including volunteering opportunities. 

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: 

• Flexible and generous company pension plan with various company contribution options (up to 10%) that you can change to suit your personal needs 
• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays 
• Free parking 
• Subsidised public transport 
• Huge range of company discounts 
• 2 volunteering days per year 
• Free Virtual GP service, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 
• Care Concierge service  

The role

This role sits within the Airfield Operations Team and is responsible for controlling the effective and efficient allocations or aircraft to stands and coordination the provision of all services to the airfield, ensuring the most effective and safe utilisation of available stands and airfield facilities. There are over 100 stands at Manchester airport, with a typical summers day seeing over 500 movements so this is a busy role for someone who thrives working in a fast paced environment.

What will make you successful in the role?

We are looking for someone who has experience working in airports operations, with an understanding of the environment, safety requirements and the terminology used in the airport environment. You’ll need to work well under pressure and be able to give clear and precise instructions. You’ll also need to be organised and able to prioritise and assign work. It’s also essential that you have or are able to attain UK security clearance to CTC level.