Aviation Security Officers: Heathrow Airport - Permanent

Aviation Advisors Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Premium shift allowances

On-site training

Job summary

Aviation Advisors Limited at London Heathrow Airport is hiring Airport Security Officers for permanent roles with immediate start. Pay starts at £22.50 per hour with premium shift allowances and flexible days or nights.

Choose PAYE (with full benefits) or Self-Employed (UTR). Shifts are 24/7 and rosters include day and night blocks. You'll operate screening equipment, manage passenger flows, and support incident response.

Qualifications

• The Right Mindset: high attention to detail, strong observational skills, calm demeanor under pressure.
• Excellent Communication: flawless English (spoken and written) to interact with an international public.
• Clean History: pass a robust 1-year background check and a CRC for an airside pass.

Responsibilities

• Vigilant Screening: operate X-ray equipment, body scanners, and biometric security systems.
• Passenger Interaction: manage queues with a calm, authoritative, welcoming presence.
• High-Profile Patrols: conduct access control and security sweeps across terminals and perimeters.
• Incident Response: act swiftly with emergency services when security events arise.

Skills

Attention to detail

Observation skills

Calm under pressure

Fluent English

Job description

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

PERMANENT ROLES.

Location: London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

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

Heathrow isn't just an airport; it's a global gateway where 200,000 stories cross paths every single day. 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 Heathrow 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.