Air Traffic Controller Job Norwich area,England UK,Transportation

We are delighted to be working with a valued aviation client who is looking to appoint an Air Traffic Control Officer. This is an excellent opportunity for a current UK CAA licensed ATCO to join a regional airport environment, delivering aerodrome and/or radar approach control services.

Air Traffic Control Officer (ATCO) Main Scope & Function of the Role

To provide Aerodrome Control Instrument (ADI) and/or Approach Control Surveillance (APS) services at a UK airport in accordance with Manual of Air Traffic Services (MATS) Parts 1 (CAP 493) and 2, UK Regulation (EU) 2017/373 (ATM/ANS IR), local operational procedures, and the organisation's Safety Management System.

Working Environment

The Air Traffic Control Department is based within the Air Traffic Control Tower of a regional UK airport and operates within a dynamic operational environment supporting the safe and efficient movement of aircraft and vehicles.

Supervisory Responsibilities / Decision-Making Authority

The post holder will be required to operate and make decisions in accordance with the valid ratings and current unit endorsements contained within their Air Traffic Controller's Licence. The post holder will be responsible for the supervision of the Air Traffic Services Assistants and for the training of Air Traffic Controllers to unit endorsement standard in accordance with the Unit Training Plan (subject to the holding of an OJTI licence endorsement and being accredited as an OJTI at the unit).

Main

Duties & Responsibilities

To provide Aerodrome Control services.
To provide Radar Approach Control services.
To provide Flight Information Services.
To formulate and ensure the dispatch of METARs.
To ensure that information is processed and disseminated to relevant departments (both internal and external), however received, including meteorological information, flight plan information, NOTAMs, SNOWTAMs, and any general information relevant to the safe and efficient operation of the ATC department and associated airport operations.
To provide supervision of the Air Traffic Services Assistants.
To undertake any other task commensurate with the responsibilities and level of this post as reasonably requested.

Assignment of / Source of Work

As directed by the Air Traffic Services Manager, Senior Air Traffic Control Officer or the Unit Training Officer.
As detailed within local operational procedures and regulatory requirements.

39 hours per week averaged over a twelve-month period.

Essential Requirements Qualifications / Education

A current Air Traffic Controller's Licence issued by the UK Civil Aviation Authority.
A current CAA Class 3 Medical Certificate.
The following valid ratings:

Aerodrome Control Instrument (ADI)
Approach Control Surveillance (APS)
ICAO English Language Proficiency Certificate at Level 5 or above.

Be able to obtain a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Provide employment history and references covering the previous five years.

Specialist Training

Further specialist training may be available if required.

Desirable Requirements

Experience of working within a complex visual circuit and local area, integrating visual and radar traffic.
Experience controlling vehicular traffic on the airfield.
Experience monitoring maintenance and engineering teams operating on the airfield.
Preferably a minimum of two years' experience as a validated radar and/or tower controller.
Experience of operating within Class D and Class G airspace.
Previous experience as an On-the-Job Training Instructor (OJTI).
A current Certificate of Competence in Meteorological Observing.
Supervisory and/or managerial experience within an ATC environment.

Additional Information

Applications from single-rated ATCOs will also be considered.

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