Air Traffic Control Officer

Air Traffic Control Officer

Location:

Wittering, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE8 6HB

Role Type:
Full time / Permanent

Role

Keep Skies Safe. Shape the Future of Aviation.

At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as an Air Traffic Control Officer at our Wittering, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire site.

As an Air Traffic Control Officer, you’ll play a pivotal role in maintaining the integrity and safety of airfield operations, contributing directly to the delivery of critical air traffic services, supporting flying operations and ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks.

• Deliver air traffic control services in line with regulatory and operational requirements
• Maintain documentation, competency and compliance with unit standards and procedures
• Support safety management systems, including risk assessments, hazard logs and safety improvements
• Coach and mentor colleagues and trainees where qualified to do so
• Perform Duty Air Traffic Control Officer responsibilities and support wider contract delivery

This role is 40 hours per week, based at Wittering, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire. Shift patterns apply and will include weekends to meet operational requirements.

• Act as the duty ATCO and ensure the integrity of the airfield is always maintained, that the movement area, equipment and surrounding areas are fully serviceable and support safe operations.
• Demonstrating experience in mentoring or training within an air traffic or aviation environment is advantageous
• Managing and processing meteorological information accurately within required time frames
• Interpret flight planning messages and preparation of notices and operational records
• Working within regulated aviation frameworks and safety-critical environments
• Collaborating effectively with operational teams and stakeholders

• Civil Aviation Authority Air Traffic Controller Licence (Aerodrome (ADI) rating)
• Current European Class 3 Medical
• IT literate (including Microsoft Word and Excel)
• Full UK driving licence
• On the Job Training Instructor qualification
• Experience with in a military aviation environment

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain a Terrorist Check (CTC) and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) security clearance for this role. Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held.

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva Digi Care+
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10 days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or sell up to one working week of annual leave from their entitlement. This window opens February through to March annually.
• ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day’s paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity