Job Description

About Your Airport

Want to join the 'Best Airport In The World'?

Newcastle International Airport is home to 17 airline partners and connects over 5 million passengers to 80 direct, and over 300 one stop destinations, each year.


The Airport contributes over 1bn in GVA to the region's economy and supports over 3,000 jobs across the North East.


The multi-award-winning Airport delivers best in class customer service, having invested over 20m in a passenger experience in recent years. In 2024 the Airport was crowned 'Best in the World' at the prestigious Routes World conference. It was also ranked in the top 'very good' category in the CAA's Airport Accessibility audit, reflecting on the exceptional service the Airport provides its passengers living with disabilities.


Newcastle International Airport is the primary international gateway to North East England and offers visitors easy access to a region rich in historical heritage, which benefits from blue flag beaches and dramatic landscapes, combined with a breadth of contemporary culture associated with life in a vibrant modern city.

The role

Newcastle International Airport (NIAL) are seeking an experienced aviation professional to fulfil a non-operational Air Traffic Services (ATS) role, reporting to the SATCO, to ensure the operational continuity, compliance, quality assurance, project delivery and safety is maintained and enhanced.


This is an exciting opportunity to help influence and support the future of aviation in the North East


We are looking for a professional, dynamic and multi-skilled person with a deep understanding of aviation regulatory compliance and relationships to join us on our journey of continual improvement.


Experience of document control, technology introduction, quality assurance and an ability to manage competing priorities whilst maintaining high levels of attention to detail is crucial for this role.


Responsibilities are not limited to but will include:

To conduct ATS High Level Risk and Impact Assessments; ensure they are maintained and mitigations completed in a timely fashion. To assist in NIAL ATS regulatory compliance and lead on document quality assurance. Ownership and updating of ATS operational documents/information. Ensuring letters of agreement maintained. Implementation of the NIAL 'Net Zero 2035' strategies and plans in relation to ATS. Compilation and dissemination Operational Memos, Supplementary/Temporary Operating Instructions. Maintenance of ATS SharePoint/Office365 filing structure. To fully contribute to achieving the ATS annual departmental objectives. To work with business partners and other departments to promote a competitive customer focused service. To comply with the departmental Integrated Management System and company policies/procedures.

Why come onboard?

Generous annual leave entitlement Access to contributory pension scheme Company and Performance related bonus scheme Subsidised private healthcare On-site occupational health support On-site physiotherapist Employee assistance support Employee discounts at airport Park & Fly / retail / catering outlets Access to Staff Duty Free Online Free on-site car parking whilst at work Subsidised membership to our on-site gym

Final call for an Air Traffic Services Specialist!

This post requires access through the Critical Part at the Airport and, in line with Department for Transport regulations; you will be required to demonstrate during the recruitment process, that you have no relevant criminal record.


Newcastle Airport Limited promotes the equality of opportunity.


Newcastle International Airport is proud to be a member of the Disability Confident scheme. Being part of the Disability Confident Commitment means that we want to ensure all our organisational policies and processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone. This includes our recruitment strategies, and we welcome applications from all prospective candidates.