Associate Analyst - Air Traffic Operations

UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA); Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) in Abu Dhabi seeks an entry-level ATC support role to assist in Controlling Air Traffic, report incidents, and participate in development of procedures.

The role focuses on data tasks using PRISMA, monitoring CADAS/ROBEX, and ensuring safety and efficiency of operations under supervision. Candidates with a high school diploma and no prior experience are welcomed; on-the-job training provided.

Qualifications

• High School graduate with no previous experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform flight data tasks using PRISMA for flight plans and coordination from adjacent ANSP units.
• Prepare and transmit locally originated message traffic and re-route incoming messages as appropriate.
• Monitor CADAS and ROBEX; take necessary action.
• Operate PRISMA AWPCOM.
• Observe traffic and act on faults.
• DFLOW manager duties to allocate departure slots as generated by the system.
• Monitor Online Data Interchange window and coordinate with adjacent ANSP units.

Education

High School graduate

Job description

Job Description:

Assist in Controlling Air Traffic

• Perform flight data tasks by using PRISMA in the form of individual flight plans, repetitive flight plans, estimates, revisions and co-ordination received from adjacent ANSP Units.
• Prepare and transmit locally originated message traffic to the required addresses. Receive and re-route/distribute incoming messages as appropriate.
• Monitor CADAS, ROBEX and take necessary action.
• Manage and operate PRISMA AWPCOM.
• Observe the traffic through the system, circuits and take any necessary action when faults occur.
• Occupy the position of DFLOW manager as and when required to ensure that the departure slots are allocated as generated by the system.
• Monitor Online Data Interchange window and coordinate with adjacent ANSP units accordingly.

Report Incidents

• Report failures, conditions, and procedures likely to constitute a risk to safety and/or regularity.
• Bring to the attention of the ATCOs any occurrence or coordination that will affect operations.

Support Development

• Participate on an ad hoc basis in simulation exercises and development of procedures and airspace restructuring.
• Participate on an ad hoc basis in configuration, testing and commissioning of new or upgraded ATC systems.
• Perform other duties related to ANS commensurate with position.

Maintain Proficiency

• Maintain a thorough knowledge and understanding of relevant parts of ICAO Documents, UAE AIP and Local ATS Instructions (LATSI) for the UAE ACC.
• Maintain a thorough operational knowledge and understanding of the equipment and systems used for the provision of Air Traffic Services in the UAE FIR.
• Complete periodic proficiency checking in both theoretical knowledge and practical performance at regular intervals as determined by the GCAA.
• Obtain, through pre-watch briefing, relevant information concerning conditions affecting the discharge of duties during the watch.

Develop Staff

• Perform on the job training (OJT) of trainee ATCAs.
• Complete progress reports on trainee ATCAs and discuss the contents with the trainees, other OJTIs and management.

Knowledge and Experiences:

High School graduate with no previous experience.