Airfield Operations Manager

2Excel Geo; Lasham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

2Excel Group in Lasham, Hampshire, seeks an Airfield Operations Manager to own the safe, secure and compliant management of airfield activities. This role oversees airfield operations, onsite security, emergency response capability and fuel operations to ensure ALARP principles and operational readiness.

You will collaborate with regulators, service providers and airspace users to maintain compliance and readiness, chair Airfield Safety Meetings and drive continuous safety improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience in airfield operations and safety management.
• Knowledge of UK aviation regulations (CAA/CAP guidance).
• Experience with risk assessments and audits.
• Experience overseeing security incident response.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and control aircraft movements across the airfield.
• Oversee onsite security management and emergency response capability.
• Monitor and review fuel operations, training and safety controls.
• Chair Airfield Safety Meetings and drive safety improvements.
• Coordinate responses to emergencies, incidents and security events.
• Maintain regulatory compliance through audits and records.
• Manage training and competency for operational and security staff.

Skills

Airfield operations

UK aviation regs

Operational risk assessments

Airfield security management

Fuel operations

Emergency response planning

Audits and compliance

Stakeholder management

Job description

Airfield Operations Manager

2Excel Group

Lasham, Hampshire

2Excel Group is seeking an Airfield Operations Manager to take ownership of the safe, secure and compliant management of airfield activities. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring operational risks are controlled to ALARP principles, while maintaining the highest standards of safety, security, regulatory compliance and operational readiness.

About the Role:

As Airfield Operations Manager, you will oversee all aspects of airfield operations, onsite security management, emergency response capability, fire crew provision and fuel operations. Working closely with internal stakeholders, regulators, service providers and airspace users, you will ensure that the airfield operates safely, efficiently and in full compliance with aviation regulations and company requirements.

The day-to-day duties will include but not be limited to:

• Plan, coordinate and control aircraft movements across the airfield.
• Monitor airfield infrastructure and operating surfaces, liaising with aviation partners and service providers.
• Manage operational risk assessments, reporting processes and internal audits.
• Chair Airfield Safety Meetings and drive continuous safety improvements.
• Support the delivery and assurance of effective site-wide security arrangements.
• Ensure security policies, procedures and response measures remain effective and compliant.
• Manage fire crew capability, ensuring personnel, equipment and records remain operationally ready.
• Coordinate responses to aviation emergencies, security incidents, unauthorised access, suspicious items and other critical events and Ensure incidents are fully investigated
• Maintain oversight of fuelling and defuelling activities, equipment, training and emergency controls.
• Maintain and review operational, security and emergency response risk assessments.
• Support internal audits, customer assurance activities and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Maintain accurate compliance records, training evidence and assurance documentation.
• Manage training and competency frameworks for operational, security, fuel and emergency response personnel.
• Coordinate exercises, drills and competency assessments.
• Promote a positive safety, security and compliance culture across the organisation.

We are looking for a candidate with the following essential skill set and experience:

• Strong understanding of airfield operations, aircraft ground movements and operational safety.
• Knowledge of UK aviation regulations, CAA/CAP guidance and Safety Management Systems.
• Experience managing operational risk assessments, hazard reporting and audit processes.
• Experience overseeing airfield security arrangements and responding to security incidents.
• Understanding of aviation fuel operations and associated risks.
• Experience supporting emergency response, incident management and business continuity activities.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and decision-making skills.

If you require any assistance during your application and/or interview process, please do not hesitate to contact us.

2Excel is committed to promoting equitable treatment, encouraging diversity, and embracing inclusion in our recruitment processes and among our workforces. In addition, we are proud to be recognised as a Disability Confident Employer