Air Traffic Controller - Approach | ATC | DWC

Dubai Careers - A Smart Dubai Initiative; Dubai; On-site; AED 167,400 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

Dubai Careers - A Smart Dubai Initiative seeks candidates for Aerodrome Control Service roles in Dubai. Responsibilities include providing 24/7 operational control and ensuring the safe flow of aircraft. Candidates must have ICAO qualifications, an ATC license, and skills in high-pressure environments.

An emphasis is placed on proficiency in relevant courses and teamwork, with a preference for UAE Nationals. This role is critical for the management of air traffic safely and efficiently.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to work in a complex, high-density environment.
• All aspects of aircraft performance relevant to communication, navigation, and surveillance.
• For external recruitment, a minimum of three years continuous operational duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24/7 operational provision of Aerodrome Control Service.
• Ensure a safe and orderly flow of traffic for all aircraft.
• Conduct Approach Control and Flight Information Service as appropriate.

Skills

Analytical skills

Working under pressure

Spatial awareness and problem-solving skills

Teamwork skills

Good communication skills

Education

Successful completion of relevant ICAO courses

ICAO English Level 4 language proficiency

Valid ATC license

Valid relevant medical certificate

Job description

Job Description

To provide 24/7 (shift pattern) operational provision of Aerodrome Control Service, Approach Control Service, Flight Information Service and Alerting Service as appropriate, ensuring a safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of traffic for all aircraft operating within the assigned areas of responsibility.

Required documents

• ATC License copy (including current ratings)
• Ratings copy
• ATCO Medical copy
• ICAO & ELP
• LVL - License verification letter

Qualifications

• Successful completion of relevant ICAO courses
• ICAO English Level 4 language proficiency
• Valid ATC license
• Valid relevant medical certificate
• Proven ability to work in a complex, high‑density environment, unique to the context with respect to innovative procedures (e.g., RECAT, RRSM, APO, A‑SMGCS, etc.)
• All aspects of aircraft performance relevant to communication, navigation, and surveillance
• General computer literacy (commercial PC software packages and smart applications)
• For external recruitment, a minimum of three (3) years continuous operational duties at a major international unit, having successfully passed an APC

Skills

• Analytical skills
• Working under pressure
• Spatial awareness and problem‑solving skills
• Teamwork skills
• Good communication skills

All Nationalities (Priority for UAE National)