Airport Operations & FBO Officer
| Posting date: | 30 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £27,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 October 2025 |
| Location: | Cranfield, Bedford |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Cranfield University |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 5127 |
Summary
Airport Operations & FBO Officer
£27,000 per annum (40 hours per week)
Location: Cranfield, Bedfordshire
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
Apply online now at https://jobs.cranfield.ac.uk, or 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
£27,000 per annum (40 hours per week)
Location: Cranfield, Bedfordshire
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
Apply online now at https://jobs.cranfield.ac.uk, or 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
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