Airport Operations Coordinator

at  Thatcham Research

Airport Operations Coordinator | £26,670 FTE + excellent benefits | Part-time | On-site | Gamston (Retford) Airport
You’ll join our growing AOC team, providing Air to Ground Communications and be a key point of contact for all airport front-of-house, admin processes and practices for this dual Ops facility, encompassing aviation and automotive testing activities. You’ll be a self-motivated team player who works collaboratively with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, adapting and responding quickly to changing situations in a unique working environment.
As the public face of Thatcham Research and Gamston Aviation Limited, you’ll promote and champion a culture of safety and excellent customer experience, whilst overseeing airport operations within Gamston’s Air Traffic Zone.
Based on-site at Gamston Airport, this is a permanent, part-time role equivalent to 17.87 hours per week on a flexible working schedule (approx. 8 shifts per month), with opportunity for extra shifts when required.

WE’LL GIVE YOU FULL TRAINING TO SET YOU UP FOR SUCCESS, BUT THESE SKILLS/EXPERIENCE WOULD BE A BONUS…

• Radio Operators Competency Certificate (ROCC) license holder – or to achieve this within 6 months.
• Excellent, clear and concise communication skills, including knowledge of the phonetic alphabet.
• Competent use of Microsoft Office: Outlook, Excel, Word and Teams
• Following HS&E, operational and administrative processes/practices
• Aptitude and attitude to learning new and detailed processes and procedures
• Attention to detail whilst working calmly in a high-pressure environment
• Adapting to changing and emergency situations
• Working as part of a team, but also comfortable using initiative to work independently.
  This role is based on-site, at Retford Gamston Airport, Nottinghamshire DN22 0QL.

DID YOU KNOW…

Research tells us that men are more likely to apply to jobs if they meet only 60% of the criteria, whereas women often hesitate or don’t apply unless they meet all of the criteria. This difference in application behaviour can contribute to the gender gap in career advancement and opportunities.
We know the perfect candidate doesn’t exist! If you think you have what it takes but don’t tick every box, we’d still encourage you to apply - it could be a perfect fit!

WHAT WE DO

At the cutting edge of automotive research in the UK, Thatcham Research has a unique role in shaping the design of new vehicles and influencing ever higher standards of safety, security and repair. At Thatcham we have an on-site Crash Laboratory, Repair Technology Centre and Training Academy, our research expertise is driving some of the very latest automotive developments in technology, materials and standards in this fast moving and highly technical industry.
Our active safety track site at Gamston Airport is one of the leading accredited Euro NCAP testing facilities, trialling and assessing the very latest developments in vehicle safety and assistance technologies. The Gamston site is also home to Gamston Aviation Limited (GAL) which is a fully operational private Airport with onsite restaurant facilities open to the public, owned by Thatcham Research Group.

• Fulfilling all AGSCO (Air Ground Services Communication Officer) duties in line with CAA rules and regulations (CAP 413), communicating with aircraft within Gamston’s Air Traffic Zone, to oversee safe airport operations and providing support in the event of an emergency
• Controlling all track testing and airside vehicles from the control tower while vehicle testing is underway within the critical airside safety environment, including vehicles accessing or transiting the test zones or active runway areas.
• Assisting the Airport Manager with co-ordinating daily airport operations and aircraft movements, reviewing prior permission requests (PPR) and communicating up to date information and activating flight plans
• Liaising with external visitors and overseeing airport front-of-house and administration processes and practices, including hangarage, aircraft parking, controlling entry and egress with responsibility for providing handover to security staff and information for evening flight activity