Air Traffic Controller - Tower | ATC | DXB

Dubai Careers - A Smart Dubai Initiative; Dubai Emirate; On-site; AED 391,000 - 614,000; Full time

Job summary

Dubai Air Navigation Services seeks a seasoned ATC professional to provide 24/7 control and advisory services across Aerodrome, Approach, and Flight Information functions. The role requires adherence to ICAO standards and complex procedures in a high‑density environment, with ongoing coordination with our Middle East partner DFS Aviation Services.

A valid ATC license and medical certificate are mandatory. Applicants should have ICAO courses, English Level 4 proficiency, and at least three years

Qualifications

• ICAO courses completed.
• ICAO English Level 4 proficiency.
• ATC license valid.
• Medical certificate valid.
• Experience in a complex high-density environment is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24/7 ATC/Approach/Flight Information/Alerting services.
• Ensure safe, orderly, expeditious traffic flow.
• Adhere to RECAT, RRSM, APO, and A-SMGCS procedures.
• Maintain communications, navigation, and surveillance awareness.
• Collaborate with DFS Aviation Services Middle East.

Skills

Analytical skills

Pressure handling

Spatial awareness

Teamwork

Communication

Education

ATC license

ICAO English Level 4

Medical certificate

APC qualification

Job description

Job Description

To provide 24/7 (shift pattern) operational 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 dans’ assigned areas of responsibility.

Note: you will be required to attach the following:

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

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should possess the below mentioned:

Knowledge and Experience:

• 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 dans 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

“Please note that your job application will be handled and processed by our partner DFS Aviation Services Middle East in Dubai. DFS Group, headquartered in Germany, is a certified Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP) and offers comprehensive international Air Traffic Management (ATM) services worldwide.”

Job Category

Aviation (Travel, Tourism and Aviation)

Advertiser

Dubai Air Navigation Services

Educational-level

Unspecified

Required Nationality

All Nationalities (Priority for UAE National)

Monthly Salary

Unspecified

Schedule-Time

Full time

Job Posting

03/02/2026

Unposting Date

31/10/2026