ATC Assistant - UAE National (Ru''ya Career Fair)

Dubai Air Navigation Services; Dubai; On-site; AED 201,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

Dubai Air Navigation Services in Dubai seeks a dedicated Air Traffic Controller Assistant to support ATCOs and deliver 24/7 ATC services across assigned areas. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and effective communication.

Required are a Diploma or equivalent, ICAO English level 4+, and aviation experience of at least 2 years. You will monitor flight information, coordinate with ATS units, and participate in training and assessments.

Qualifications

• Diploma level or equivalent is required.
• ICAO level 4 or higher in written and spoken English is required.
• Aviation experience as ATC/ATC assistant or related role of at least 2 years is required.
• Good understanding of ATM systems is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24/7 operational provision of ATC assistance across assigned areas.
• Provide ATCOs with flight information and alerting services for IFR/VFR/Overflying flights.
• Self-briefing on OB, TIs, SIs, NOTAMs, and weather prior to duty.
• Coordinate timely with ATS units to ensure safe, orderly, and efficient ATC service.
• Update ATC systems with accurate flight information for display on radar devices.
• Coordinate aerodrome issues with Airside Operations including diversions and emergencies.
• Provide on-the-job training and assess staff as directed.
• Report incidents affecting Aerodromes and ATS to the Watch Manager and Team Leader ATCA.
• Maintain knowledge of equipment and systems in Approach/Contingency rooms.
• Coordinate flight plan issues with Dubai AIS.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Time management

Excellent communication

Multicultural teamwork

Teamwork

Performance under pressure

Education

Diploma or equivalent

ICAO level 4+ English

Computer literate

Tools

ATM systems

Job description

• To provide 24/7 (shift pattern) Operational Provision of Air Traffic Control assistance within dans’ assigned areas of responsibility ensuring a safe, orderly, and expeditious air traffic service.
• To Provide ATCOs with flight information and alerting services of IFR/VFR/Overflying flights in accordance with applicable rules regulations and unit procedures.
• To Ensure self-briefing on the latest OB, TIs, SIs, NOTAMs, and weather information before assuming any ATCA duties.
• Timely coordination with all ATS units to assist in providing a safe orderly and efficient ATC service.
• To Update ATC Systems with accurate flight information and to ensure they can be viewed on the Secondary Surveillance Radar in order to enable the ATCOs to provide customers with a safe, orderly and efficient Air Traffic Service.
• To co-ordinate any aerodrome issues with Airside Operations including flight diversions, emergencies, and landing permissions.
• To provide on the job training and to carry out assessments for staff as directed by the Operational Training and Standards upon obtaining the applicable experience, qualification, and regulatory requirements.
• To report all incidents and occurrences that have an impact on Aerodromes and Air Traffic Services, to the Watch Manager and Team Leader ATCA.
• Undertakes similar or related duties as directed by senior management.
• Maintain a thorough operational knowledge and understanding of the equipment and systems used for the provision of ATS, found in both the Approach Control room and the Contingency Approach Control room.
• To co-ordinate Flight plan issues with Dubai AIS including delays, cancellation and refiling of Flight plans.
• Maintain a thorough knowledge and understanding of all relevant documents – in particular ATCA dans Manual of Air Traffic Services (DMATS), ATM User manuals.
• Undergo training and successfully complete annual competency examinations in both theoretical and practical knowledge/currency as determined by dans.
• Ensure that the Safety, Process, Procedure, Communication, Attendance, Behavior, Relationship and Efficiency are applied, in accordance with the dans policies.

Knowledge & Experience:

• Educated to Diploma Level or equivalent.
• The jobholder should be ICAO level 4 or higher in written and spoken English
• Computer literate.
• The jobholder will have aviation experience as an Air Traffic Controller, an Air Traffic Controller Assistant, Briefing Services, or any other relevant Aviation related job of at least 2 years duration.
• A good understanding of ATM systems is an advantage.

Skills:

• Strong Work Ethic.
• Good Time Management.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment
• Good teamwork.
• Maintains effective performance under pressure.