Aviation Security Officer – Part Time (Fixed Term Contract)

Norwich Airport Ltd; Norwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional airport in the UK seeks personnel for an aviation security role focused on maintaining safety and effective screening of passengers and luggage. Successful candidates will need to complete their x-ray certification within the first six months. The position offers flexible hours with expected working averages of about 18.5 hours per week across various shifts up to 12 hours. Full training will be provided, and opportunities exist until the end of October 2026. Applications are open until early January 2026.

Qualifications

• Ability to pass a basic medical examination.
• No unspent criminal convictions.
• Smart appearance and good bearing.

Responsibilities

• Screen passengers and staff using x-ray machines and detectors.
• Control access to secure areas, checking IDs and travel documents.
• Respond to emergency situations like aircraft emergencies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Crisis management

Communication

Education

Verifiable work history of at least 5 years

Clean and full UK driving licence

Job description

Scope & Function of Job

To maintain aviation security standards ensuring the safe and effective screening of passengers, staff, contractors, baggage, airport supplies, and airport users in accordance with Department for Transport directives, and to provide general security for airport property.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Screening all passengers and staff for prohibited articles, restricted articles, and any other article that may pose a threat to the safety or security of an aircraft, the airport, or the people within them, with the use of equipment such as x-ray machines, security archways, hand held metal detectors, explosive trace detection equipment, and manually searching by hand where necessary.
• To become a qualified x-ray screener by successfully passing the Digital National X-ray Competency Test within the first 6 months of employment, and to stay up to date with recurrent training standards thereafter. *To achieve X-ray competency within the first 6 months is a condition of employment.
• Controlling access into airside areas and security restricted areas, including checking identification and/or other travel documents for all passengers, staff, and other airport users requiring access.
• Controlling vehicular access into airside areas and security restricted areas, including searching vehicles as required.
• Completing and maintaining documentation accurately and effectively, including reading and adhering to security notices, and reporting any incidents that may have occurred.
• Responding to and assisting with emergency situations such as aircraft emergencies, terminal evacuations, and security incidents.
• Carrying out patrols, both on foot or in a vehicle, to ensure that patrolled areas are free from prohibited articles, unauthorised persons, and to detect and deter against unlawful interference.
• Attending and investigating reports of any unattended baggage and / or items.
• Escorting visitors and contractors working in airside areas and security restricted areas.
• Meeting training requirements, including refresher training where required, and meeting performance targets and goals both as an individual and as a team.

Knowledge and Experience

• Must be able to pass a basic medical examination to determine lack of colour blindness.
• Must have no unspent criminal convictions.
• Be of smart appearance and good bearing.
• Have a verifiable work history of at least 5 years to meet Department for Transport regulatory requirements.
• Have a valid, clean, and full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• Experience of working within the Aviation and/or Security Industry.

Other

Full training in-house will be provided.

This is a fixed term contract until 31.10.2026. Expected start date March/April 2026.

Part Time

• DAYS: Typically 4-9 hours per shift (up to 12hrs per shift, anytime between 0400-2200) averaging to 18.5 hours per week.
• NIGHTS: 2200-0600
• Flexibility required

Apply for a challenging and rewarding role within this dynamic industry.

Man in uniform standing at counter at checking point and watching at monitor with x-ray of luggage.

If you are interested and would like to apply for the role, please take a look at the Job Description, then forward your CV to our HR Team via email by clicking the link here.

Closing date for applications: 6th January 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised date.

Norwich Airport is an Equal Opportunities Employer

All prospective employees are required to produce documents to verify their entitlement to work in this country to comply with the Immigration Act, 2016. In addition, all foreign nationals are required to provide appropriate evidence of eligibility to work in the U.K. i.e., a work permit / visa, where applicable. The original of these must be produced at the interview stage.