There’s nothing quite like the buzz you’ll feel when you’re playing a crucial role at the heart of one of the busiest airports in the world. With more than 1,000 arriving and departing flights on a normal day, the Airside and Airspace Operations team works with customers and suppliers to ensure the safe, efficient and effective operation of the airfield and aircraft. Every day, you’ll discover a world of fresh possibilities, when every decision taken has a real impact on the way our whole airport operates.
You’ll join a high-performing team with a wide range of skills and a shared passion to make every journey better. You’ll be part of a team that not only delivers a safe and efficient operation every day but is also at the cutting edge of innovation, crafting and delivering new technology and infrastructure. Whether your role is to improve process efficiency, monitor aircraft movements or oversee safety measures, you’ll be vital to the continuing smooth running of our airport.
Please note that this role does not meet Home Office criteria for Heathrow to offer visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK.
Shifts: Predominantly 4-on-4-off shift pattern. 12 hours 25 minutes shifts consisting of 2 day and 2 night shifts
As Heathrow Airfield Operations Officer, you will be positive and proactive safety leader, engaging constructively with all stakeholders during the course of your duties, and will work to continuously improve safety on the airfield. To achieve sign-off will take 6-9 months, and Heathrow seeks for people who are committed to building their skills and experience in Airfield Operations over the medium to long term.
This role requires you to obtain and maintain a firearms/shotgun certificate. The application process will check for evidence of disqualifying criminal convictions, and also will require you to disclose information (via your GP) about your medical history to check for relevant medical conditions which you will be responsible for obtaining. Guidance on the medical requirements for a firearms/shotgun certificate can be found on the Met Police’s website at Firearms application guidance notes | Metropolitan Police.
If your application is successful you will be invited to complete an online video application. The final stage of this recruitment is a face-to-face assessment centre which will take place in the middle of June.
Key dates:
- Advert closes: 29th May
- Hirevue video application: 30th May – 4th June
- In-person interviews: 17th / 18th / 19th June proposed interview dates
- Start in role: August 2025
Your role will involve
- Engaging with our Airside community, building constructive relationships with ground handling partners and improving safety through positive conversations; being a role model for safe behaviours.
- Acting as first line response for airfield incidents, ensuring compliance with regulations, safety instructions and Heathrow by-laws, and that quality incident reports are written.
- Minimising the wildlife hazard risk to aircraft by detecting, identifying and dispersing wildlife with the use of specialist equipment, including utilising lethal control where required.
- Inspecting the airfield environment (runways, taxiways, grass areas, apron area, ramp and roads) to ensure safe operation of the airfield.
- Carrying out snow and ice clearance through the supervision of snow clearance teams in accordance with the Heathrow Snow Plan.
- Having a good level of fitness and being able to work on foot for prolonged periods.