Air Traffic Control Officer

Global Air Navigation Services L.L.C.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 270,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Air Navigation Services L.L.C. in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced ATC professional to provide aerodrome and approach control services, ensuring safety and compliance with regulations. The role supports unit management, monitors equipment, and reports risks and incidents through official channels.

The ideal candidate has ICAO 052 certification and English proficiency, with a current GCAA medical. You will work within a structured Safety Management environment, upholding high professional

Qualifications

• Must hold ICAO 052 Aerodrome/Approach Control or equivalent.
• ICAO English proficiency: Level 4 required, Level 5 preferred.
• GCAA medical class 3 must be current and valid.

Responsibilities

• Provide aerodrome/approach control services and alerting services.
• Support unit management in delivering ATC services as per roster and manuals.
• Monitor equipment serviceability and report risks via the reporting platform.
• Report failures and incidents to management and regulator as required.
• Maintain safety and quality management system adherence in area of responsibility.

Skills

Situational Awareness

Traffic Capacity Awareness

Separation & Conflict

Communication

Coordination

Non-routine Situations

Problem Solving

Self-Management

Teamwork

Workload Management

Education

High secondary school certificate

ICAO 052 (Aerodrome Control)/ ICAO 052 (Approach Control Surveillance)

ICAO Level 4 English Language proficiency

Current GCAA class 3 aviation medical

Job description

Job Purpose:

To provide safe, expeditious and orderly operational air traffic control (ATC) services in accordance with the privileges granted on the license ensuring compliance with the applicable regulations and the certificate of competency relevant to the job function’s specific area of responsibility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide aerodrome / approach control services, flight information services and alerting services to aircraft operating in a specific area of responsibility
• Support unit management in delivering air traffic control services as per scheduled roster and in compliance with the ATSOperational Manual and regulations
• Monitor the serviceability status of equipment essential to the provision of air traffic services and report to the Shift Supervisor
• Report failures and potential risks that possibly constitute a safety hazard via the appropriate reporting platform
• Abide by instructions and administrative policies issued to staff pertaining to conduct in the operational area.
• Report any undesired state and/or incidents as and when they occur to operational management, and to the regulator via the appropriate reporting platform
• Promote and support the implementation of the ANS Safety Management System within specific area of responsibility to ensure that safety remains primary to the delivery of Air Navigation Services
• Maintain document and procedure control to ensure that the Quality Management System is adhered to within the specific area of responsibility
• Maintain a thorough operational knowledge and understanding of the equipment and systems used for the provision of air traffic services in the job function’s specific area of responsibility for compliance.
• Maintain a professional demeanour in providing air traffic control services to all concerned parties
• Perform any additional tasks that may arise from time to time to meet operational and organisational requirements
• Safety responsibilities and accountabilities of this position are detailed in the Safety Management Manual of the organization. The Job holder is required to maintain awareness and knowledge in relation to their safety responsibilities associated with their job function

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

Educational Qualification:

• High secondary school certificate

Professional Certifications:

• ICAO 052 (Aerodrome Control)/ ICAO 052 (Approach Control Surveillance) or equivalent
• ICAO Level 4 English Language proficiency required. ICAO Level 5 English Language proficiency preferred
• Current GCAA class 3 aviation medical

Experience:

• Experienced ATCO: 5 years operational controlling experience from validations from equivalent airport
• Ab Initio ATCO: Successful completion of Scholarship Program, OJT and Certification of Competence examination

Special Technical Skills:

• Situational Awareness
• Traffic & Capacity Awareness
• Separation and Conflict Resolution
• Communication
• Coordination
• Management of non-routine Situation
• Problem Solving & Decision making
• Self-Management & Continuous Development
• Teamwork
• Workload management