MAG Vetting Services

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MAG now offers a seamless, fully automated, regulatory-compliant Vetting Service, backed by decades of aviation expertise?

And unlike other providers we can offer this on a ‘pay for what you need’ service with no minimum commitments, and no hidden managed service costs.

Our Vetting Service

Seamless • Compliant • Automated

In-house experts in aviation/ regulatory background checks, conducting thousands of checks each year

Strong partnerships with 5 Airport ID Centres (this includes 3 owned by MAG – Manchester, London Stansted, and East Midlands)

Strong relationship with the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)

Average SLA of just 20 calendar days for full airside background checks

Proven results

Hugely successful PILOT service with clients operating at multiple airport sites

16.8 calendar days average time to vet (5-year airside check + criminal record check)

100% first-time submission rate to client

Why choose MAG?

  • SME’s in aviation/regulatory background checks. We have our dedicated in-house team who conduct thousands of checks per year

  • First-hand knowledge of the industry and direct access to the latest regulatory standards

  • No cutting corners – 100% quality, regulatory compliant background checks

  • Operating at 5 airports (knowledge of varied ID standards)

  • Vetting Gateway (VG) technology platform automated portals for candidates & clients. Captures full 5-year history with gap periods of no less than 28 days. Bundle options available tailored to client needs to include Criminal Record Checks and General Security Awareness Training (GSAT)

  • Better than market average 'time to vet': currently a genuine average of 20 calendar days/ -3 weeks (full airside check)

  • We get it right first time to avoid extra re-submission costs for you! 96% first-time pass submission rate (vs. 75% industry average)

  • Fully compliant in CAA audits and recognised by the CAA for ‘best in practice’ processes

  • Full MAG Vetting Team recognised as authorised signatories across five Airport ID Centres

Benefits to you

  • Industry experts - it’s our ‘bread and butter’!

  • Reduced ‘time to vet’

  • Higher retention post offer

  • Quality assurance, peace of mind

  • 97% candidate satisfaction rate - (surveyed over last 12 months)

  • Dedicated and engaged in-house team - reflected by a 94% team engagement score in our 2025 voice survey)

  • Reduced resource costs/overheads

  • Takes the stress out of hiring!

Ready to streamline your vetting?

Contact us directly today. Email mag.vettingservice@magairports.com or alternatively, click on the QR code below to make an enquiry.