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
Aviation Security Officers ensure the safety and security of passengers, the public and aircraft, primarily through the delivery of efficient security screening processes of people and goods entering security restricted areas of the airport.
An industry recognised and accredited qualification as a Ground Security Operative (GSO) is awarded upon successful completion of the GSO training course and opens up a development pathway to a rewarding career at a successful international airport.
Our Security Officers reflect a very diverse workforce, bringing an enormous variety of backgrounds and other previous experiences to the role, with the majority of our team having no previous experience in a security or uniformed services role prior to joining the Airport.
There is no requirement to have previous security experience as full training will be provided.
We welcome applications from those who are customer focused, positive, proactive and who are able to work as part of a team.
What does the training involve?
Successful applicants will be enrolled on a three-week GSO training programme that will provide an in-depth knowledge of the role and equip you with the necessary skills to be effective and confident in the role.
* Week One and Two - classroom based with practical training in all aspects of the job, including operating technical security equipment and performing physical screening processes.
* Week Three - will see you undertaking On the Job Training, supported at all times by Security Trainers and experienced and friendly mentors as you underpin all theory-based training with hands on experience.
* Week Four - congratulations! Upon successful completion of the 3 weeks training, you are now awarded the Ground Security Operative qualification and can continue to develop your skills alongside a dedicated and experienced Security Team.
Our next training courses will be;
* Early May 2025
* Early June 2025
What does the shift pattern look like?
* Employment contracts will guarantee a minimum of 20 hours per week.
* We are looking for candidates who can mainly work short shifts from the hours of 03:00/04:00. Note that there may be occasional late finishes ending at 23:00
* There may be requirements to cover other periods of the operational day.
* Shifts and working hours are allocated according to the needs of the airport.
* Shifts may start before public transport times during the early hours and applicants without regular access to a vehicle or other means of transport should consider this carefully.
* Many of our colleagues do consider this a welcome aspect of the role, allowing them to undertake enjoyable work whilst managing other commitments, for example around family demands or second jobs.
* *We anticipate that opportunities for permanent employment may arise during and upon completion of temporary seasonal contracts*
Why come onboard?
Generous annual leave entitlement
Access to contributory pension scheme
On-site occupational health support
On-site physiotherapist
Employee Assistance Programme
Employee discounts at Airport Park & Fly / Retail / Catering outlets
*This post requires access through the Critical Part at the Airport and therefore 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 International Airport Limited promotes the equality of opportunity.
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.