Airport Security Officers: Gatwick Airport

Aviation Advisors Limited; Crawley Down; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Aviation Advisors Limited is recruiting Airport Security Officers for Gatwick Airport with immediate start. The role offers permanent PAYE or Self-Employed (UTR) contracts, flexible day and night shifts, and premium pay from £22.50 per hour.

You will be part of frontline security protecting travellers and aircraft, with comprehensive training provided. Responsibilities include screening with advanced equipment, managing queues brightly, and performing patrols and incident response as part of a

Qualifications

• Excellent English communication, spoken and written.
• Ability to pass a robust 1-year background check.
• Criminal Record Check (CRC) clearance for airside pass.

Responsibilities

• Operate screening equipment and security systems.
• Manage passenger flows with a calm, authoritative, yet welcoming presence.
• Conduct access control and security sweeps across terminals, airside zones, and secure perimeters.
• Act swiftly and professionally alongside emergency services if a security event arises.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Job description

Gatwick Airport Security roles with immediate start in September and October.

PERMANENT ROLES.

IMMEDIATE START.

Location: Gatwick Airport

Pay Rate: From £22.50 per hour (Plus premium shift allowances)

Contract Types: PAYE (with full benefits) or Self-Employed (UTR)

Shifts: Flexible Days & Nights rosters available

The Mission

As an Airport Security Officer, you aren't just checking bags—you are the definitive line of defence keeping millions of travellers, crew members, and aircraft safe. We are completely rewriting the script on airport security. We are looking for sharp, vigilant, and customer-focused individuals to join our frontline operations. Whether you are an experienced security professional or looking to pivot your career into aviation, we provide the training to make you elite.

Why Choose This Role?

• Industry-Leading Pay: Start at a premium £22.50/hour, outstripping standard high-street security rates.
• Ultimate Flexibility: Choose the contract that suits your lifestyle.
• Opt for PAYE for structured stability, or Self-Employed to maximise your take-home pay.
• Round-the-Clock Options: 24/7 operations mean we can offer dedicated day blocks, night blocks, or rotating shifts to fit your external commitments.
• The Gatwick Buzz: Work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment where no two days are ever the same.

What You'll Be Doing

• Vigilant Screening: Operating state-of-the-art X-ray equipment, body scanners, and biometric security systems.
• Passenger Interaction: Managing queue flows with a calm, authoritative, yet welcoming presence—helping passengers navigate security smoothly.
• High-Profile Patrols: Conducting critical access control and security sweeps across terminals, airside zones, and secure perimeters.
• Incident Response: Acting swiftly and professionally alongside emergency services and airport stakeholders if a security event arises.

What We Need From You

• The Right Mindset: High attention to detail, strong observational skills, and a calm demeanor under pressure.
• Excellent Communication: Flawless English (spoken and written) to interact with an international public.
• Clean History: You must be able to pass a robust 1-year background check and a Criminal Record Check (CRC) to secure an airside pass.