Air Traffic Controller

We are looking for an established Air Traffic Controller for a Client.

The role:

Providing safe and efficient air traffic control (ATC) services is essential.
ATC aims to move aircraft safely, efficiently, and accurately through the airspace system. The responsibility of Air Traffic Controllers is to provide a safe, orderly, and efficient service to planes following their licensing status.
Managers detail related tasks and administrative duties.

Primary Responsibilities

The following is a list of the primary responsibilities of the post holder. It is important to note that these are not all the duties that must be performed, nor are they listed in order of importance:
Tower control, approach radar (and procedural services), flight information, and alerting services for aircraft operating within a client's area
Understand the equipment and systems used to provide air traffic services and maintain a thorough understanding of them.
As needed, support the appropriate manning of operational positions.
ATC equipment serviceability status should be monitored, recorded, and reported.
· Participate in briefings regarding all known conditions affecting the safety or regularity of air traffic.
Identify failures, abnormal occurrences, or other conditions that pose a safety hazard.
Observe all staff instructions and administrative rules concerning conduct in the operational area.
· Provide operational feedback to management on proposed procedures and system changes.
· Report any operational incidents as and when they occur to active management.
· Practice professionalism and politeness to all users of services and other staff of the airport and neighbouring units.
· Fulfil all other duties related to the role of an Air Traffic Control Officer and administrative tasks as directed by the responsible Manager.
· The post-holder must cooperate with all policies and procedures to ensure employment equality. Co-workers, customers and visitors must be treated equally irrespective of gender, ethnic origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion etc.
· Attend and present at senior management meetings and relevant ad-hoc internal meetings as requested.
· Actively promote ANS to internal and external customers, carrying out all duties in an efficient, professional and courteous manner; clearly & effectively communicate with customers & staff.
· Demonstrate the values within the business permanently.
· Any other reasonable duties as requested by your Manager.

Personal Specification

Qualifications and Training
· ADI rating (essential)
· APS rating (desirable)
· APP (desirable)
· Single-rated applicants may also be considered.
· A minimum current English language endorsement of level 4
· A current medical certificate

Experience

· Minimum 3 years of operational experience from validation
· Priority will be given to ATCOs with previous APS experience in a similar environment
Competencies and Attitude
· Advanced communication skills (both written and verbal) with the Ability to communicate effectively at all levels and to build and maintain good working relationships.
· Excellent team working skills
· Numerate with strong IT skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and HR systems) and the Ability to understand and interact with operational systems.
· Excellent organisation and time management skills, deadline-focused with the Ability to prioritise workload and multi-task.
· Ability to use initiative and perform under pressure, taking ownership to work autonomously
· Business-aware and customer-focused.
· A passion for providing a service to customers.
· Personal integrity and professionalism
· Flexible and change-oriented with a positive outlook and Ability to engage others.
· Strong influencing skills – capable of working with and challenging internal and external managers.
· Experienced in developing stakeholder relationships.
· Pro-active approach - able to identify areas of need and manage outputs.
· Personal integrity and professionalism.

Internal Relationships

· Senior Management Team
· Operational/technical experts, the project team
· Local Trade Union Representatives
· All employees and business lines
· DFS Group

External Relationships

· Customers, Airport operations, handling agents
· Industry stakeholders, NATS
· Regulatory Authorities, CAA
· Third Party contractors and partners
This job description reflects the main functions of the role, but from time to time, the Company may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to meet the needs of the business.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £100,000.00-£120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Flexitime
• Free or subsidised travel
• Free parking
• Housing allowance
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Private dental insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Relocation assistance
• Sick pay
• Wellness programme

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Flexitime
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends
• Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme
• Performance bonus
• Yearly bonus

Experience:

• Air Traffic Control: 3 years (required)
• ADI rating (essential): 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• APS rating (preferred)
• APP rating (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: #265 RG