Airfield Manager: Lead Safe, Ready Military Aviation

Babcock International; Kentsboro; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Matched pension scheme

Digital GP and health check

Employee shopping savings portal

Payment of Professional Fees

Reservists in the armed forces receive

Holiday Trading

'Be Kind Day' volunteering

Job summary

Babcock International is seeking an Airfield Manager at the Army Aviation Centre, Middle Wallop to lead the safe, compliant operation of airfield facilities and aviation safety. You will provide expert leadership across airfield operations and support satellite aviation facilities to maintain readiness for current and future flying activities.

Based on site, the role is full-time (40 hours weekly) with core hours 08:30–16:30, Monday to Friday, plus occasional weekend work for special events.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Airfield Management, gained through qualification as a military Air Traffic Management/Operations specialist or equivalent civilian aerodrome operations background.
• Category B driving licence (manual).
• Security clearance to Standard BPSS/SC as required for the role.

Responsibilities

• Leading the delivery of a safe operating environment across the airfield and associated aviation facilities.
• Managing airfield resources, infrastructure and operational procedures to support military flying activities.
• Overseeing aviation safety processes, compliance activities and change management initiatives.
• Supporting the planning and coordination of routine, night and contingency flying operations.
• Collaborating with military, civilian and regulatory stakeholders to support current and future airfield requirements.

Skills

Airfield management

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory awareness

Education

Airfield Operations background

Job description

Babcock International is seeking an Airfield Manager at the Army Aviation Centre, Middle Wallop to lead the safe, compliant operation of airfield facilities and aviation safety. You will provide expert leadership across airfield operations and support satellite aviation facilities to maintain readiness for current and future flying activities.

Based on site, the role is full-time (40 hours weekly) with core hours 08:30–16:30, Monday to Friday, plus occasional weekend work for special events.