Anyone carrying out work at the airport must have the necessary permits or permission to do so. Our Contractors Guide to Gatwick has a handy flowchart which shows you everything you'll need to do.
Once you have completed all registrations, accreditation and required training, you'll receive access to work in our secure airport areas.
Find more detailed information on working at Gatwick:
For further information or assistance please contact the Gatwick Contractor Support Centre on 01293 962112 or email: csc@gatwickairport.com
Our ID centre issues ID passes to work at Gatwick. They help companies and individuals through the formal process.
You will be set up as members of the ID Scheme, regardless of whether you have been awarded a contract to work at Gatwick or not. This is done via a system called MTrust.
You'll need to:
- Apply for staff ID cards
- Get licenses for company vehicles
We use AIRDAT for training, Airside Driving Permits, and applications for an Airside Operators Licence (AOL)
Registering your company with AIRDAT will allow you to manage and book various training courses for your staff, including the Gatwick Induction, Asbestos Awareness and Fire Training, which are mandatory for those coming to work onsite.
AIRDAT is a portal to register your company and staff for access to our Permit to Work System.
You'll need to:
- Complete all mandatory training modules
- Complete task specific training
- Request permit system access
- Apply for an Airside Operators Licence
We recognise that many Gatwick based companies require the use of contractors, suppliers and specialist companies to work at our airport.
All contractors must have Safecontractor accreditation. This ensures all contractors working on site are compliant with current legislation and able to operate in a safe and responsible manner.
You'll need to:
- Provide Alcumus (SafeContractor) Accreditation
During the registration process please ensure that you are added to the Gatwick contractors list.
Find out more about
Applying for a Crane Permit
You'll need to apply for a permit if you plan to operate a crane or large construction equipment within 6km of the airport.
Applying for a drone permit
Using a drone within 5km of the airport is restricted. Find out more about flying a drone safetly and applying for permission to fly in the restricted area.
our Aerodrome Safeguarding
We actively work with local planning authorities to ensure that our aerodrome is safe for the aircraft taking off, landing, or flying in the area.