24/7 Airport Operations Controller – Control Centre Lead

LGBT Jobs; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Private healthcare after 1 year

256 hours holiday (full-time)

Job summary

Edinburgh Airport Operations Coordinator role at LGBT Jobs is a permanent, full-time position based in Edinburgh, UK. The role involves 12-hour shifts covering 24/7 operations, with a focus on flow monitoring of the passenger journey and incident response coordination.

It includes a Counter Terrorist Check requirement and a UK residency requirement of 3 years. The team handles CCTV monitoring, real-time resource coordination, and coordination with emergency services to ensure safety and

Qualifications

• Experience in airport operations or control room environments.
• Ability to interpret data from multiple systems to inform decisions.
• Counter Terrorist Check eligibility and 3 years UK residency.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and coordinate daily operational response, providing situational awareness to the Airport Operations Manager (AOM) and key stakeholders through proactive review and management of airport CCTV systems.
• Coordinate airport resources in real-time, working in conjunction with the AOM and key partners. Identify early deviations to the operational plan through use of technology and communication.
• Initiate and coordinate the airport and emergency service response to incidents, deputising as Bronze Commander as required.
• Maintain a safe and secure airport environment including immediate response to security breaches and alarms, as well as delivering public announcements to the campus to keep staff and passengers informed.
• Work with control authorities as well as third parties to proactively reduce any potential criminal or terrorist related activity.
• Ensure compliance with all legal and statutory obligations applicable to this role including GDPR policies.
• Ownership of operational protocols and contingency plans as relevant within airport control, ensuring they remain fit for purpose.
• Coordinate and assure excellent use of radio protocol by stakeholders.
• Provide legal support to case work through the effective use of CCTV systems.

Skills

Airport operations

Control room experience

Problem solving

Communication under pressure

Stakeholder collaboration

Job description

Edinburgh Airport Operations Coordinator role at LGBT Jobs is a permanent, full-time position based in Edinburgh, UK. The role involves 12-hour shifts covering 24/7 operations, with a focus on flow monitoring of the passenger journey and incident response coordination.

It includes a Counter Terrorist Check requirement and a UK residency requirement of 3 years. The team handles CCTV monitoring, real-time resource coordination, and coordination with emergency services to ensure safety and