- Professional
- Optionales Büro in Brize Norton
This is a shift based role including days and nights attracting a shift rate allowance of £8,190
Are you ready to take control of the skies from the ground? AirTanker is seeking a dynamic Crew Controller to ensure the seamless execution of our flying programme for both Voyager Force and AirTanker Services.
Are you ready to take control of the skies from the ground? AirTanker is seeking a dynamic Crew Controller to ensure the seamless execution of our flying programme for both Voyager Force and AirTanker Services.
In this fast-paced, mission-critical role, you’ll manage crew rosters, respond to operational changes, and ensure compliance with CAA Flight Time Limitations and Fatigue Risk Management principles. You’ll be the central point of contact for crewing, liaising with internal teams, external partners, and ensuring every flight is crewed safely and efficiently.
Why AirTanker?
AirTanker is a vital part of the UK’s defence capability, delivering air-to-air refuelling and air transport services to the RAF and MOD. We operate at the intersection of military precision and commercial innovation. As a Crew Controller, you’ll play a vital role in keeping AirTanker’s missions airborne—ensuring the right crew is in place, on time, and ready. Your quick decisions and coordination support both military and civilian operations, maintaining flight readiness and continuity.
Why AirTanker?
AirTanker is a vital part of the UK’s defence capability, delivering air-to-air refuelling and air transport services to the RAF and MOD. We operate at the intersection of military precision and commercial innovation. As a Crew Controller, you’ll play a vital role in keeping AirTanker’s missions airborne—ensuring the right crew is in place, on time, and ready. Your quick decisions and coordination support both military and civilian operations, maintaining flight readiness and continuity.
What's in it for you?
- Operational Integration: Work closely with Squadron teams, Crew Scheduling, Engineering, and Logistics to ensure seamless coordination across military and civilian operations, becoming a trusted link in the chain that keeps aircraft mission-ready.
- Real-Time Impact: Make fast-paced, critical decisions that directly influence flight schedules and crew safety, playing a vital role in maintaining operational excellence.
- Compliance & Safety Expertise: Deepen your understanding of CAA Flight Time Limitations and Fatigue Risk Management, becoming a key player in ensuring regulatory compliance and crew wellbeing.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Including private medical insurance, bonus scheme, EV scheme, contributory pension, and more.
- Adventure & Belonging: Battlefield tours, adventure training, and family fun days.
What you'll be doing
- Monitor and update crew rosters within a 5-day operational window.
- Make real-time decisions to minimise disruption to flight schedules.
- Coordinate crew HOTAC and travel arrangements.
- Ensure compliance with contractual and charter obligations.
- Supervise Crew Duty Officers and support training initiatives.
- Maintain high standards of safety, quality, and operational efficiency.
What you'll bring
- Experience in a crewing environment (desirable).
- Strong IT skills – ideally with AIMS or similar crewing software.
- Knowledge of CAA regulations and fatigue management (preferred).
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Ability to thrive under pressure and make critical decisions.
Be the force behind the flight. Apply now.
