"Airport Operations & FBO Officer"

Role Description

We currently have an excellent opportunity for an Airport Operations & FBO Officer to work efficiently within a small airport team including Operations, Safety, Air Traffic Control, Engineering, Fire Fighting, and FBO sections, whilst prioritising safety.

About Cranfield Airport Operations Limited

Cranfield Airport is a commercial, research and General Aviation (GA) airport situated between Bedford and Milton Keynes, and is the home base to many corporate and private aircraft owners.

About the Role

This role will be required to carry out Movement Area Inspections, project coordination and associated airport administration as part of developing Cranfield Airport’s capability. This will include Airport document control, including monitoring of Regulatory compliance aspects and formally issuing documentation, ensuring crane permit applications are being charged via Airport Accounts, raising/requesting purchase orders, preparing for and attending project progress and periodic review meetings, as well as general office management tasks. You will also be required to undertake the role of Duty Operations Manager upon successful completion of training.

About You

You will have a good standard of education, to include GSCE English and Mathematics, with experience of supporting the efficient delivery of projects. You will possess a variety of online IT skills including video conferencing, workflow management and document control. You will be a highly self-motivated individual with a proactive approach and able to communicate effectively at all levels within a diverse working environment. You will also hold a valid UK Driving Licence.

How to Apply

For an informal discussion, please contact Anthony Fenwick, Airport Operations Manager, on (T): +44 (0)1234 75 4797 or (E): Anthony.Fenwick@cranfield.ac.uk

Please do not hesitate to contact us for further details on (E): peoplerecruitment@cranfield.ac.uk. Please quote reference number 5127.

Closing date for receipt of applications: 21 October 2025