Air Traffic Control Officer (ATCO) - Approach

DFS Aviation Services; Ajman; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation service provider in Dubai is looking for a highly motivated Approach Air Traffic Controller. In this role, you will manage and control air traffic service, ensuring a safe and orderly flow of aircraft. Candidates should have a validated ATC License with radar rating, ideally 3 years of experience at a major airport, and ICAO Level 4 English proficiency. The position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits including medical coverage and annual airfare allowance.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Annual airfare allowance

Children's school cost contribution

Excellent medical insurance

Work-life balance

Sunny weather

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience as an Approach radar rating at an International Airport.
• Comprehensive knowledge of ATC procedures and standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage air traffic flow and provide operators with slot allocation information.
• Co-ordinate with external agencies including adjacent ATCUs and UAE military.
• Ensure accuracy in regularity reporting of safety incidents.

Skills

Effective communication

Proactive teamwork

Aviation safety management systems knowledge

Education

Validated ATC License

ICAO Level 4 in English proficiency

Valid ATC Medical Certificate

Job description

Live your potential with DFS Aviation Services

We are a part of the DFS Group, one of the largest air navigation service providers in the world. We focus on the provision of air navigation services and the sale of software solutions, consulting, training services to airports and air navigation service providers worldwide. As a modern aviation company, we guarantee the perfect mix of proven experience and progressive ideas. High quality standards are just as much part of our philosophy as a lean organization, international networking and honest ambitions. We offer our employees and associates challenging and creative jobs with one of the most secure and attractive employers in Germany, in one of the most exciting industries.

Discover What's Possible

DFS Aviation Services are currently looking for a highly motivated and qualified Approach Air Traffic Controller to join our team in Dubai, UAE. We offer you a challenging, creative opportunity, comprehensive on the job training as well as professional development opportunities. If selected, you will manage and control air traffic service ensuring a safe, orderly and expeditious flow of traffic for all aircraft operating within the assigned areas of responsibility.

We are looking for candidates who can communicate effectively through conveying a clear and concise information while thriving in a high-pressure environment and demonstrate collaboration through proactive teamwork and engagement with others, embodying the belief that the collective strength of the team surpasses the contributions of individual members.

This role will be based in Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC), with Dubai Air Navigation Services (dans). Dans provides air navigation services at four airports in the UAE, one of which is the world's busiest airport for international passengers, where their mission is to empower and develop all their people in delivering world‑leading air navigation services that exceed every standard, assure their customers, and shape global innovation.

Your Responsibilities

• Manage air traffic flow and provide operators with slot allocation information as required, to avoid congestion within or beyond dans’ assigned areas of responsibility.
• Co‑ordinate with the appropriate external agencies correctly and in a timely manner, including but not limited to adjacent ATCUs, UAE military and Airside Operations.
• Adhere to regularity reporting of safety incident (ROSI) requirements, ensuring that the information provided is accurate, unambiguous, and complete.
• Contribute to an atmosphere of trust in which people are encouraged to report safety related issues without the risk of punishment for actions, omissions or decisions taken by them which are commensurate with their experience and training but where gross negligence, willful violations and destructive acts are not tolerated.
• Participate on an ad hoc basis in simulation exercises, development of procedures and airspace restructuring.

Your Qualifications

• A validated ATC License with an Approach radar rating
• Ideally 3 years of experience in exercising that rating at a major International Airport
• At least ICAO Level 4 in English proficiency
• A valid ATC Medical Certificate
• Comprehensive knowledge of ATC procedures and standards
• Knowledge of aviation safety management systems

What you get

• A competitive salary package that is excellent compared to industry standards
• An annual airfare allowance to visit your family and friends at home, contribution to your children's school costs, excellent medical insurance coverage for all our employees, life insurance.
• Work life balance based on fair, transparent and employee‑friendly shift models, working hours and a generous leave entitlement.
• Corporate culture which is characterized by professionalism, which has focused on staff and client needs for decades.
• Sunny weather

Note : Assessments of Previous Competency (APC) will take place in Dubai throughout 2026. Do not forget to attach the requirements below along with your CV, such as the ATC License and Rating, ELP / ICAO and Class 3 Medical Certificate.

Working @ DAS

Working at DFS Aviation Services means working in a diverse and dynamic team of professionals being passionate about advancing aviation safety and efficiency. Since 2017, the #DASTeam has grown to over 400 team members participating in various air traffic management projects at 17 locations in 6 countries.

Our people come from a variety of backgrounds, bringing unique skills and perspectives that enrich our company culture and drive innovation in air traffic management. From air traffic controllers to software developers and engineers, and from project managers to customer service experts, our #DASTeam works collaboratively to ensure the skies remain safe for everyone of us