Airfield Operations Supervisor

Serco Limited; Brize Norton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Training & courses

Wellbeing program

Employee discounts

Volunteer day

Job summary

Serco Limited is seeking an Airfield Support Team Supervisor to lead the day-to-day delivery of critical airfield support activities at RAF Brize Norton. You will ensure safe, efficient services in line with RAF and Serco requirements, supporting aviation operations.

As part of Defence Airfield Services, you will lead a skilled team responsible for air traffic management equipment safeguarding, radio communications, and operational support services, contributing to aviation safety and mission

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience with the ability to prioritise work, manage performance and develop colleagues.
• Knowledge of air traffic control ground radio communications systems, aviation engineering environments or comparable technical operations.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trust and effective working relationships.
• Confident problem solver who can make sound decisions, manage competing priorities and respond effectively under pressure.
• Able to obtain and maintain Security Check (BPSS) clearance, hold a full UK driving licence with fewer than six penalty points and meet the required colour perception standard.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the day-to-day delivery of Airfield Support Team activities, allocating work and resources to meet operational requirements.
• Ensure air traffic management equipment technical safeguarding activities are completed in accordance with regulatory and local requirements.
• Oversee the control, maintenance, servicing and installation of radio communications equipment, antennas and related systems.
• Manage station frequency allocations, renewals and associated stakeholder communications.
• Promote a Zero Harm culture by ensuring safety concerns, hazards and compliance issues are reported and addressed appropriately.
• Support, develop and coach colleagues while monitoring performance, competency and training requirements.

Skills

Team leadership

Air traffic systems

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Security clearance BPSS

Job description

Serco Limited is seeking an Airfield Support Team Supervisor to lead the day-to-day delivery of critical airfield support activities at RAF Brize Norton. You will ensure safe, efficient services in line with RAF and Serco requirements, supporting aviation operations.

As part of Defence Airfield Services, you will lead a skilled team responsible for air traffic management equipment safeguarding, radio communications, and operational support services, contributing to aviation safety and mission