Air Traffic Control Assistant (5351)
Based: Cranfield Campus, Cranfield, Bedfordshire
Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week – worked to an agreed shift pattern that includes weekend working
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £25,375 to £27,500 per annum, depending on experience
Posted Date: 17/07/2026
Apply by: 09/08/2026
Role description
London Cranfield Airport is a commercial, research and general aviation (GA) airport situated between Bedford and Milton Keynes, and is home to several companies which provide commercial flight training, maintenance, and research and testing for industry and government projects.
We currently have an excellent opportunity for an Air Traffic Control Assistant (ATCA) to join a busy team that performs a safety critical function in providing Air Traffic Services to all airport and local airspace users. In particular this individual will assist the Air Traffic Control Officer in undertaking the following duties:
- Maintaining data displays in accordance with published procedures
- Alerting the emergency services in accordance with published procedures
- Accepting booking out details from pilots and prepare flight progress strips in accordance with local procedures
- Psuedo piloting and exercise creation on our Tower and Radar Simulators
- Maintaining and amending aeronautical documents and publications (as required)
- Liaising with local agencies as required
- Maintain a log of movements and record statistics as required
- Undertake tasks associated with the Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP) Safety, Quality, and Security Management systems as directed in order to comply with regulatory requirements.
Training will be provided; however, to be successful in this post you will need to demonstrate that you are flexible, resilient and able to produce work that is accurate in a timely manner in what can be a demanding environment. It is essential that you are able to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing, and that you can provide an efficient, professional service to our clients. In additional will need to feel confident in your ability to use Word and Excel and to work as part of a small motivated team.
Deputy Aviation Safety and Compliance Manager (5344)
Based: Cranfield Campus, Cranfield, Bedfordshire
Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience – £33,000 – £37,000
Posted Date: 01/07/2026
Apply by: 02/08/2026
Role description
Cranfield Airport is a commercial and GA airport situated in Class G airspace situated between Bedford and the City of Milton Keynes with a 1799m runway which can accommodate business jets such as the Falcon, Gulfstream and Boeing Business Jet, which currently do not require runway slots.
As a key function of safety and compliance you will be responsible for providing direction and guidance for the planning, implementation and operation of Cranfield Airport’s Safety Management System.
This will cover the University’s Aviation Operation including:
- Cranfield Airport
- Cranfield Airport Rescue and Firefighting Service
- Cranfield Air Navigation Service Provider
- UAV/Drone Operations
- Fuel Farm Installation
Working as part of a team, the number one priority is safe operations in accordance with National (CAA) and European (EASA) requirements. As the Deputy Aviation Safety and Compliance Manager you will work with several domain specialists across the various elements of aviation operations to ensure we meet or exceed these standards.
Qualifications and Skills
To have undertaken a recognised course on the management of safety and quality (or equivalent) and being IOSH trained are essential to this role. Along with proven experience in an aviation or other highly regulated operational environment and proven exposure to a safety and quality management system. Experience in conducting monitoring audits and inspections and a solid understanding of risk management principles and techniques to support the SMS.
Additional information
Cranfield Airport offers a range of excellent benefits which includes 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, a contributory pension scheme and excellent development opportunities.
For an informal discussion, please contact Sarah Warde, Head of Safety and Compliance, E: sarah.warde@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 5344.
Air Traffic Control Officer (5334)
Based: Cranfield Campus, Cranfield, Bedfordshire
Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week (worked to an agreed shift pattern)
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive, based on qualifications and experience
Posted Date: 18/06/2026
Apply by: 29/07/2026
Role description
Cranfield Airport is located between Bedford and the City of Milton Keynes and has annual movements of circa 35,000. The Airport provides Aerodrome and Procedural Approach control from the UK’s first operational digital control tower, which opened in December 2018. A project to install and commission surveillance radar is in progress, with commissioning due in 2026.
Situated in busy Class G airspace, Cranfield manages a variety of traffic types ranging from single engine training aircraft to BAe146 and ATR-72 and is home to several companies which provide commercial flight training, maintenance, and research and testing for industry and government projects.
We currently have a vacancy for an Air Traffic Control Officer who, as an integral part of the tower team, will provide ATS in accordance with regulation, and be pivotal in the coordination and deployment of the support staff and operators across the business. In addition, you will liaise with the Aerodrome Authority on operational matters, and support the SATCO and Airport Manager, as required, in the smooth running of the airport.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing airport and provide a safety critical function within the airport business. To be successful in this role you must hold an Air Traffic Control Officer’s Licence with ADI rating, ICAO Level 4 English as a minimum, and a CAA Class 3 medical, and will be expected to maintain this standard for the duration of your employment. You will be a flexible, resilient individual with well-developed communication skills, able to cope with the pressures and demands of this safety critical role and adapt your approach to different customers you will meet.
APP and APS ratings, OJTI and Assessor endorsements, are desirable. It would be advantageous if you could further contribute to the business by having a Met Observer’s qualification, operational experience in a Class G environment, or project experience.
Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS Criminal Record check and provide a significant work reference history. Please note that interviews may take place outside of normal business hours and may take place online.
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