Operations Officer job at Carlisle Full Time

Operations Officer

Carlisle Lake District Airport has an opportunity to join the team as an Operations Officer. The position will be based on-site at Carlisle Lake District Airport.

The successful candidate will undertake a number of tasks to ensure airfield safety. This unique role also includes duties as an aircraft refueller and the conducting of Air Ground Operator functions.

The successful candidate must:

• Have the ability to work under pressure alone and in a small team.
• Have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Have the ability to build relationships with Aerodrome users, customers, agencies, and the Airport team.
• Have a positive, flexible attitude to their work.
• Be a problem solver.
• Be proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Experience of an aviation environment would be beneficial, but not essential.

Hours of work are 07:30 to 17:30 on a shift pattern, which includes weekend cover.

We offer a competitive remuneration package including a salary sacrifice pension scheme. Hourly rates from £15.50 per hour increased with relevant experience.

Please forward your c.v. to Richard Jenkinson, Carlisle Lake District Airport, The Terminal, Aviation Way, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 4NZ or by email to [email protected] by 12th June 2026.

Carlisle Lake District Airport is committed to being an equal opportunities employer.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £15.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person