Careers at Manchester Barton Aerodrome
Flight Information Service Officer (FISO)
&
Business Development Assistant
📍 Manchester Barton Aerodrome, Eccles, M30 7SA
💼 Full-time | Permanent | Shift-based, including weekends and bank holidays
Are you passionate about aviation and looking for a role where no two days are the same?
We’re offering a fantastic opportunity at Manchester Barton Aerodrome—one of the UK’s busiest general aviation airfields—for a Flight Information Service Officer (FISO) and Business Development Assistant. This exciting multi-role combines operational responsibility with commercial and customer-facing duties in a fast-paced and rewarding environment.
As part of our friendly and dedicated team, you’ll support the safe, day-to-day operation of the airfield—providing vital flight information services, managing aerodrome activity, and helping to drive our business forward through customer interaction, events, and promotional work.
No FISO experience? No problem. Full training is provided—we’re looking for someone enthusiastic, adaptable, and committed to providing excellent service.
What We Offer
💰 Salary: £25,000 during training, rising to £28,000 upon validation
🕐 Hours: Annualised 1,984 hours. Operational hours are 08:00 to 19:30, 7 days a week—including weekends and bank holidays. You’ll work on a 5-on / 3–4-off shift pattern, with flexibility required to meet operational needs.
🎄 We close only on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day.
🌙 Optional out-of-hours cover is available on a voluntary basis, with additional pay.
Benefits Include
✅ Medicash health cover
💼 Company pension scheme
📚 Paid training and personal development programme
✈️ A welcoming, aviation-passionate team
🛬 Discounted landing fees at Barton Aerodrome
📄 Full job description
📅 Apply by: 31st May 2025
📥 Applications via: Online Application
📎 CV and cover letter required – applications missing either will not be considered
City Airport Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or personal circumstances.
✈️ Join us—and help shape the future of Barton.
The closing date of this role will be Saturday 31st May 2025.
Please click here to submit your application.
Applicants must attach a copy of their CV and Cover Letter when submitting their application at the link above. Applications without the required attachments will not be considered.
