Tom Beardshall

Tom Beardshall is an experienced professional in the aviation industry, currently serving as a Security Team Manager at London Gatwick since May 2016, with a recent secondment as Terminal Operations Controller from March 2022 to February 2023. Responsibilities include monitoring daily operations within the Gatwick Control Centre and previously handling airside flow planning, optimizing aircraft operations and minimizing ground delays. Prior to this, Tom worked as an Airline Performance Manager, collaborating with various departments to enhance operational performance and efficiency. Tom's career began in easyJet as cabin crew, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and contributing to performance metrics, and earlier experience includes roles at Menzies Aviation and Sainsbury's, focusing on customer service and operational support.