Air Traffic Controller: UAE FIR Operations

UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA); Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) seeks an ATC professional to manage and control air traffic within the UAE FIR, ensuring safe and efficient operations. You will communicate with pilots, coordinate with external agencies, and report any safety-related issues.

The role includes participation in simulations, testing of ATC systems, and regular competency examinations, under the framework of UAE aviation regulations.

Qualifications

• License required: Area/Approach Radar Control
• ATC medical certificate required
• ICAO English LPE Level 4+ required

Responsibilities

• Manage and control air traffic within UAE FIR safely.
• Manage air traffic flow to avoid congestion in/around UAE FIR.
• Communicate instructions to pilots clearly to manage air traffic.
• Coordinate with external agencies when required and timely.
• Report failures, conditions, and procedures likely to risk safety or regularity.
• Report incidents and unusual occurrences to the ATC Watch Supervisor.
• Participate in simulation exercises and development of procedures and airspace restructuring.
• Test and commission new or upgraded ATC systems when needed.
• Complete competency examinations in theory and practice at regular intervals.

Education

Valid Area and/or Approach Radar Control License

Valid ATC medical certificate

ICAO English Language Proficiency Level 4 or above

Job description

UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) seeks an ATC professional to manage and control air traffic within the UAE FIR, ensuring safe and efficient operations. You will communicate with pilots, coordinate with external agencies, and report any safety-related issues.

The role includes participation in simulations, testing of ATC systems, and regular competency examinations, under the framework of UAE aviation regulations.