Organisation
Cranfield Airport Operations Limited
Faculty or Department
Cranfield Airport Operations Limited
Based at
Cranfield Campus, Cranfield, Bedfordshire
Hours of work
37.5 hours per week
Salary
Competitive, depending on experience - £33,000 £37,000
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: [email protected]
Apply online now at https://jobs.cranfield.ac.uk or contact us for further details on E:[email protected]. Please quote reference number 5344.
Closing date for receipt of applications: 2 August 2026
