Airfield Operations Lead

This is an exciting new role in which you’ll lead our ‘on-shift’ Airfield Operations Team, ensuring performance is maintained against our daily schedule of flights and all compliance and safety standards are achieved. You’ll work within a dynamic and fast paced operation at Manchester Airport. Part of the largest UK owned airport operator group, MAG.

Use quick thinking to provide solutions to operational constraints, incidents, occurrences and emergency situations, escalating issues and operational risks where necessary. Collaborate with onsite service partners to ensure a smooth journey for passengers, with flights departing safely and on time. Focus on safety, compliance and service delivery in a complex environment.

Manchester Airport connects over 30 million passengers with more than 200 destinations across the globe, ranking in the top 20 European airports. Sustainability is a core value shaping decarbonisation, education, skills support and community engagement initiatives. Thrive in inclusive environments committed to first-class career journeys for colleagues.

Recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all backgrounds. Drive operational performance through continuous improvement and risk management techniques. Inspire teams while interpreting technical data to inform decision making.