Airfield Operations Leader - Defence Aviation Centre

Babcock International; Stockbridge; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Matched pension scheme with life cover

Digital GP and health check through Av

Employee shopping portal

Payment of Professional Fees

Reservists 10-days special paid leave

Holiday Trading program

Be Kind Day – voluntary paid leave

Job summary

Babcock International invites applications for an Airfield Manager at the Army Aviation Centre, Middle Wallop. You will lead airfield operations, safety and regulatory compliance, coordinating with military and civilian teams to ensure readiness for training and operations.

The role emphasises leadership across facilities, aviation safety, and contingency planning, with a strong focus on delivering compliant, safe flying operations at a nationally significant site.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Airfield management

Aviation operations

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Security clearance

Education

Military Air Traffic Management qualification

Category B driving licence (manual)

Job description

Babcock International invites applications for an Airfield Manager at the Army Aviation Centre, Middle Wallop. You will lead airfield operations, safety and regulatory compliance, coordinating with military and civilian teams to ensure readiness for training and operations.

The role emphasises leadership across facilities, aviation safety, and contingency planning, with a strong focus on delivering compliant, safe flying operations at a nationally significant site.