Assistant: Air Traffic Control and Airport Administration
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Position Overview & Specifications
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant: Air Traffic Control & Airport Administration. The main purpose of this role is to work within the general direction of the Airport Management Team acting as a focal point for the provision of administrative support to the Airport.
The key areas relating to this post are to assist the Airport Manager and Air Traffic Control Officers by providing a range of day to day administrative and clerical duties including the completion and preparation of flight and meteorological information, answering phones, and processing invoices.
Part of the role will also to provide out of hours on call air ground radio cover for emergency flights on a monthly rota basis. Specific training will be provided for this part of the role.
Benefits include:
- A generous holiday entitlement starting at 24 days pro rata per annum plus bank holidays
- Cycle to work scheme
- Defined benefit pension scheme
- Training and development opportunities
Department: St Mary's Airport Contract: Full Time - Permanent Hours: 37 per week Salary: £22,389 - £24,054 + £2,500 annual standby allowance and £15 - £27 per standby duty Grade: 3 Closing Date: Wednesday, 22 March, 2023 - 1pm Application Pack: Role Profile Additional Information:
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Recruitment and Selection Policy
Please submit completed applications to humanresources@scilly.gov.uk or:
Human Resources
Council of the Isles of Scilly
Town Hall
St Mary's
Isles of Scilly
TR21 0NA
Please note that canvassing of Members or Officers will disqualify you from consideration.
If you require this application pack in an alternative language, in larger text, Braille, easy read or in an audio format, please email diversity@scilly.gov.uk or telephone 0300 1234 105.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Assistant: Air Traffic Control and Airport Administration roles across Council of the Isles of Scilly's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £22,389 - £24,054 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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