Kirkwall - Senior Air Traffic Control Officer

This senior controller post sits in the air traffic service at the airport run by Highlands and Islands Airports Limited, working alongside the Air Traffic Services Manager. The work centres on leading controllers, keeping air traffic services compliant with regulation, and contributing to airport strategy and projects, with reporting to head office on air traffic matters. It is a combined aerodrome and approach controlling role on a 35-hour, shift-based pattern that includes some weekends.

Applicants need a CAA controller licence with an ADI or APP rating, and must be prepared to obtain the missing rating.

• Lead and manage air traffic controllers at the airport
• Assure the provision of air traffic services with the Air Traffic Services Manager
• Hold and maintain combined ADI/APP operational position, unit endorsements and operational currency
• Provide roster cover when required
• Work shifts, including some weekends
• Contribute to the airport team's strategic development plan and specific projects
• Liaise with head office corporate functions on air traffic projects and activities for the Strategic Leadership Team and HIAL Board
• Work within an interdepartmental team at the airport
• Obtain the APP or ADI rating if not already held

• CAA air traffic controller licence with an ADI or APP rating
• Ability to obtain and maintain unit endorsements and operational currency

• Strong people management skills
• Excellent understanding of ATC technical and regulatory requirements
• Sound working knowledge of relevant ICAO and UK regulatory requirements, including Safety Management Systems and associated procedures
• Leadership potential
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to make sound decisions under pressure

• Willingness to work shifts and some weekends

• On Job Training Instructor (OJTI) licence endorsement
• Previous unit management experience
• Previous project management experience
• Gaelic language skills

• Excellent pay and allowance package
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Company pension
• Employee assistance programme