Airfield Operations Leader – Defence Aviation Center

Babcock International; Kentsboro; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

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Job summary

Babcock is recruiting an Airfield Manager at the Army Aviation Centre, Middle Wallop, to lead safe, compliant airfield operations and support military training and events.

The role is full-time on-site at the Army Aviation Centre, with 40 hours per week, core hours 08:30-16:30 and occasional weekend work for events.

The successful candidate will hold a military Air Traffic Management qualification or equivalent, and must obtain SC clearance.

Qualifications

• Experience in airfield, aerodrome or aviation operations management in military or civilian settings.
• Working knowledge of MOD aviation regulations and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience supporting aviation safety, compliance, audit or assurance activities.
• Knowledge of occurrence management and aviation safety reporting systems.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement across operational, regulatory and leadership teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe operating environment across the airfield and facilities.
• Manage airfield resources, infrastructure and procedures to support military flying activities.
• Oversee aviation safety processes, compliance and change management.
• Support planning and coordination of routine, night and contingency flying operations.
• Collaborate with military, civilian and regulatory stakeholders to support airfield requirements.

Skills

Airfield operations management

MOD regulations knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Military Air Traffic Management/Operations qualification or equivalent civilian aerodrome operations background

Job description

Babcock is recruiting an Airfield Manager at the Army Aviation Centre, Middle Wallop, to lead safe, compliant airfield operations and support military training and events.

The role is full-time on-site at the Army Aviation Centre, with 40 hours per week, core hours 08:30-16:30 and occasional weekend work for events.

The successful candidate will hold a military Air Traffic Management qualification or equivalent, and must obtain SC clearance.