Head of Airfield Operations, Safety & Compliance


Rad Taylor

T: +44 (0)161 489 2308
F: +44 (0)161 489 3306
E: rad.taylor@manairport.co.uk

Background: Worked for the Manchester Airport Group since 1992, occupying roles within Finance, Planning and Environment before joining Airfield Operations in 2002. Appointed Airfield Duty Manager in 2004 before becoming Airfield Operations Manager in 2007. Holds a Diploma in Management and is a member of the Institute of Leadership and Management (MInstLM). 

Responsibilities: Overall responsibility for the strategic development of the airfield and policy matters including:

  • ATC provision 
  • airfield infrastructure 
  • Navaids;
  • capacity development 
  • runway safety   
  • general delivery of Safety Management System, compliant with UK and international standards.

Projects: A combination of capital maintenance and replacement schemes, together with longer term strategic developments. A complete overview of the airfield facility and the requirement to keep it matched to customer needs and future capacity demands.