Airfield Maintenance Engineer

The role

You look after the surfaces aircraft actually touch: runways, taxiways and aprons. That means scheduled inspection, planned repair, and being the person who calls it when a pavement defect stops being cosmetic.

What you will do

• Inspect runway, taxiway and apron pavement on a defined cycle and log findings against condition standards
• Plan and supervise pavement repair, joint sealing and surface treatment works
• Oversee airfield ground lighting maintenance with the electrical team
• Maintain runway markings and airfield signage to published standards
• Raise and track defect reports through to closure
• Coordinate works around operational hours so movements are not disrupted

What you need

• 3+ years in airfield, highway or heavy civil pavement maintenance
• Working knowledge of pavement condition assessment and repair methods
• Comfortable reading site drawings and setting out works
• Able to supervise contractor crews and hold them to a standard
• Willing to work night and early-morning shifts when the airfield is quiet

Nice to have

• Prior airport or airside experience
• Familiarity with ICAO Annex 14 or DGCA aerodrome requirements
• Airside driving permit