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Airfield Operations Manager

United Kingdom, Lasham · Job Posted July 04, 2026
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2Excel Group is seeking an Airfield Operations Manager to take ownership of the safe, secure and compliant management of airfield activities. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring operational risks are controlled to ALARP principles, while maintaining the highest standards of safety, security, regulatory compliance and operational readiness.

Job Responsibility

  • Plan, coordinate and control aircraft movements across the airfield
  • Monitor airfield infrastructure and operating surfaces, liaising with aviation partners and service providers
  • Manage operational risk assessments, reporting processes and internal audits
  • Chair Airfield Safety Meetings and drive continuous safety improvements
  • Support the delivery and assurance of effective site-wide security arrangements
  • Ensure security policies, procedures and response measures remain effective and compliant
  • Manage fire crew capability, ensuring personnel, equipment and records remain operationally ready
  • Coordinate responses to aviation emergencies, security incidents, unauthorised access, suspicious items and other critical events and Ensure incidents are fully investigated
  • Maintain oversight of fuelling and defuelling activities, equipment, training and emergency controls
  • Maintain and review operational, security and emergency response risk assessments
  • Support internal audits, customer assurance activities and regulatory compliance requirements
  • Maintain accurate compliance records, training evidence and assurance documentation
  • Manage training and competency frameworks for operational, security, fuel and emergency response personnel
  • Coordinate exercises, drills and competency assessments
  • Promote a positive safety, security and compliance culture across the organisation

Requirements

  • Strong understanding of airfield operations, aircraft ground movements and operational safety
  • Knowledge of UK aviation regulations, CAA/CAP guidance and Safety Management Systems
  • Experience managing operational risk assessments, hazard reporting and audit processes
  • Experience overseeing airfield security arrangements and responding to security incidents
  • Understanding of aviation fuel operations and associated risks
  • Experience supporting emergency response, incident management and business continuity activities
  • Excellent stakeholder management, communication and decision-making skills

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