Aviation Security Officer: Stansted Airport

Aviation Advisors Limited; East Malling; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium shift allowances

Flexible day/night shifts

Job summary

Aviation Advisors Limited is recruiting Airport Security Officers for Stansted Airport with immediate starts in September and October. This permanent role offers the chance to work on flexible day and night rosters with premium pay.

You'll operate screening equipment, manage passenger flows with a calm, authoritative presence, conduct security sweeps, and coordinate with emergency services if needed. The PAYE option provides stability, while self-employed offers greater take-home flexibility.

Qualifications

• High attention to detail and calm demeanor under pressure.
• Fluent English required for interaction with the public.
• Must be able to pass background and CRC checks.

Responsibilities

• Vigilant Screening: Operating X-ray equipment, body scanners and biometric security systems.
• Passenger Interaction: Managing queues with a calm, authoritative, welcoming presence.
• High-Profile Patrols: Conducting access control and security sweeps across terminals.
• Incident Response: Acting swiftly with emergency services if a security event arises.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent English communication

Calm under pressure

Job description

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

PERMANENT ROLES.

IMMEDIATE START.

Location: Stansted 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 Stansted 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.