Job Description

There's nothing quite like the buzz you'll feel when you're playing a crucial role at the heart of one of the busiest airports in the world. With more than 1,000 arriving and departing flights on a normal day, the Airside and Airspace Operations team works with customers and suppliers to ensure the safe, efficient and effective operation of the airfield and aircraft. Every day, you'll discover a world of fresh possibilities, when every decision taken has a real impact on the way our whole airport operates.


You'll join a high-performing team with a wide range of skills and a shared passion to make every journey better. You'll be part of a team that not only delivers a safe and efficient operation every day but is also at the cutting edge of innovation, crafting and delivering new technology and infrastructure. Whether your role is to improve process efficiency, monitor aircraft movements or oversee safety measures, you'll be vital to the continuing smooth running of our airport.



The Aerodrome Certification Manager supports the Certification & Regulation Manager in ensuring the Aerodrome complies with national and international aviation regulations. This role assists in ensuring that the Aerodrome meets all safety, operational, and technical requirements stipulated by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), and other relevant regulatory bodies. The role requires collaboration with internal teams and external authorities to implement policies, procedures, and best practices that align with safety and certification requirements.



Support the aerodrome certification process by ensuring compliance with national regulations and safety standards. Prepare, review, and maintain documentation, manuals, and guidelines related to aerodrome operations and regulatory compliance. Liaise with civil aviation authorities, auditors, and stakeholders for certification, inspections, and audits, including maintaining 'Certification Basis' and 'Operations Basis' documentation. Monitor and interpret regulatory changes and best practices to keep the aerodrome compliant. Ensure all infrastructure, equipment, and operational procedures meet certification and safety requirements, including aviation fuel operations. Develop and implement corrective action plans following audits, inspections, or incidents, and support infrastructure upgrades as needed. Represent the Aerodrome in regulatory meetings and serve as a point of contact for certification-related matters

Minimum of 3 years' experience in aerodrome operations, regulatory compliance, or aviation safety. Knowledge of CAA 139/2014, ICAO Annex 14, national aviation regulations, and aerodrome certification requirements. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess compliance and operational risks Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. Proven ability to lead projects, coordinate cross-functional teams, and manage documentation effectively.

Desirable Skills

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Knowledge and awareness of aerodrome regulatory frameworks, aerodrome licensing, and ground handling. Experience in Safety Management System (SMS) implementation and risk assessment. Operational understanding of the EU Ground Handling Directive.

There's something so special about working at the world's most iconic airport. Its sights. Its sounds. Its constant air of excitement. Heathrow is an amazing backdrop to a career filled with unique opportunities.


Every day, you'll discover a world full of fresh possibilities and end the day buzzing with stories to tell, as you encounter people from all cultures, nationalities and experiences. A world full of pride for what we do and no end of exciting career prospects to explore.


It brings out the best in all of us. And inspires everyone to deliver on our ambitious plans. Together, we're working to welcome millions more passengers while ensuring aviation can continue to be a force for good by leading global efforts in sustainability.


Join us on that journey and we'll help you achieve your ambitions too. Supporting you to learn, encouraging you to be yourself, backing you to achieve more than you might ever have imagined. Because there's no place like Heathrow.

Our rewards

We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits that will support you now and in the future. As well as performance-based annual bonuses and our longer-term Share in Success Bonus plans, we also offer generous annual leave allowances and market-leading pensions. With family friendly policies, access to private health insurance and a wide range of wellbeing tools, we'll support you to be at your best inside and outside work. And of course, we'll provide varied learning and development opportunities too. Here you'll find everything you need for a fulfilling career journey that can take you in exciting directions.

Working Location

Our Hybrid working approach offers the opportunity for colleagues in some roles to work from home for an average of two days a week, providing the flexibility to work in an agile way whilst ensuring we deliver for the operational needs of Heathrow . Working arrangements vary from team to team and will be confirmed during the recruitment process. You'll need to be based in the UK and within a commutable distance to Heathrow.

Sustainable Travel to work

Heathrow's Sustainable Travel Guide sets out easy and sustainable travel options that everyone can access.

Equal Opportunities

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all. We believe that diverse talent makes us stronger - not least because we welcome passengers from all corners of the globe, every single day. Heathrow is an accessible place to work. With five diversity networks, we champion inclusivity and celebrate individuality.