Airfield Operations Lead — Military Aviation Centre

Babcock International; Middle Wallop; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Pension with life assurance

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Shopping portal

Payment of professional fees

Reservists leave (10 days)

Holiday trading

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Job summary

Babcock is seeking an Airfield Manager at the Army Aviation Centre in Middle Wallop to lead safe, compliant airfield operations and infrastructure. You will coordinate flying activities and emergency response, while engaging with military and civilian stakeholders.

This role requires experience in airfield management and regulatory compliance. The position is full-time on-site at Stockbridge, with core hours and some weekend events.

Qualifications

• Experience in airfield management/aviation operations within military or civilian environments.
• Knowledge of MoD aviation regulations and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience supporting aviation safety, compliance and assurance activities.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement across operational, regulatory and leadership teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe, compliant management of airfield operations and facilities.
• Oversee aviation safety processes and change management initiatives.
• Coordinate routine, night and contingency flying operations.
• Support satellite aviation facilities and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Airfield Management

Aviation operations

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory compliance

Security clearance

Education

ATC/Operations qualification or equivalent

Job description

Babcock is seeking an Airfield Manager at the Army Aviation Centre in Middle Wallop to lead safe, compliant airfield operations and infrastructure. You will coordinate flying activities and emergency response, while engaging with military and civilian stakeholders.

This role requires experience in airfield management and regulatory compliance. The position is full-time on-site at Stockbridge, with core hours and some weekend events.