Air Traffic Control Officer

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 - worked to an agreed shift pattern that will include weekend working Contract type: Permanent Salary: Competitive, based on qualifications and experience 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 ..... full job details .....