Airfield Performance Lead

Airfield Performance Lead

Permanent contract

Salary from £38,000 + Shift allowance £7,889.07 + £1,100 flex allowance + Up to 15% bonus + Benefits. This role also includes an Ops 44 allowance which will be equivalent to 10% of your base salary.

Great journeys happen at London Gatwick. Where will your career take you? 

The buzz, the energy, the sheer magic of travel… you can feel it in the air all around you. Here, you'll be part of an energetic team and a vibrant community. We can help you thrive in a career that's a world away from the everyday.  

What is the role?

The Aerodrome Performance Lead is responsible for conducting all Airlines, Ground Handlers, ANSP and a direct team of Flow Planners to deliver Operational Performance of the Aerodrome, through effective and proactive actions, minimising disruption and delivering all elements of on shift OTP, interventions and Improvements.

What will you do?

• Executing the operating plan, ensuring the airfield operates according to the necessary procedures, to maximise flow.
• People leadership and development to ensure bench strength, maximising people's potential
• Oversight and influence of aircraft flow from airspace entry through to stand and reverse, to maximise Runway throughput and asset availability.
• Stakeholder management of 3^rd party operators on the airfield to prevent unforeseen risk, and deliver a safe airfield operation in line with a just safety culture
• Leading Gatwick's disruption cell, delivering continuous improvement and engagement to enable a swift return post incident
• Taking the lead with necessary stakeholders during periods of adverse weather, equipment serviceability, incidents and emergencies and any other major disruption

Do you have what we're looking for?

• Knowledge and understanding of airfield and aircraft ground and flight operations, and in particular licensing and safeguarding activities
• Experience in delivering improvements across a team
• Sound commercial understanding
• Exposure to Crisis management events.
• Experience in a planning and co-ordination role.

What's in it for you?

We value our people and reward every employee fairly with a highly competitive package, enhanced by a discretionary annual bonus, free staff parking, discounted rail travel to work, share matching scheme and more. We offer a rewarding world of flexible benefits you can tailor to the things that matter to you most.

There's also plenty of opportunities for career progression, as well as training to support your personal and professional development. 

At London Gatwick we're also very well connected, just 30 minutes from central London and directly linked to over 100 towns and cities. Whether you prefer to travel by cycle, electric car, or train, we aim to make your journey to work as convenient and cost-effective as possible. 

What's it like to work at London Gatwick?

At London Gatwick, our people are our biggest asset. We want our people to thrive and have the best experience while working with us. We know we are all at our best when we feel comfortable and included.

We are an organisation that places diversity, equity and inclusion at its heart. Our aim: to create a place where everyone belongs and has a voice, and we recognise we all play an important role in our success.

London Gatwick supports an inclusive recruitment process, enabling you to perform at your best. Please make us aware as part of your application should you require any reasonable adjustments. We welcome disabled applicants.

Click apply now to start your career journey with London Gatwick.

You can find out more about what it's like to work at London Gatwick, visit our careers site Careers at London Gatwick