AVIATION SECURITY OFFICERS : HEATHROW AIRPORT - PERMANENT

Aviation Advisors Limited; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 63,370,000 - 68,880,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay £22.50/hr

PAYE or Self-Employed contracts

Flexible day/night rosters

Job summary

Aviation Advisors Limited is recruiting Heathrow Airport Security Officers for permanent roles at London Heathrow Airport. The position offers a premium pay rate of £22.50 per hour with flexible day and night rosters and the option of PAYE or Self-Employed contracts.

Shifts are flexible with 24/7 operations to suit individual commitments. This frontline role focuses on vigilant screening, passenger interaction and terminal security, with full benefits when contracted under PAYE.

Qualifications

• Must pass a robust 1-year background check.
• Must pass Criminal Record Check (CRC).
• Fluent English (spoken and written) to interact with an international public.

Responsibilities

• Vigilant screening using X-ray equipment, body scanners, and biometric systems.
• Manage passenger queues with a calm, authoritative, and welcoming presence.
• Conduct access control and security sweeps across terminals, airside zones and perimeters.
• Respond swiftly and professionally alongside emergency services if a security event arises.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

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.