Air Traffic Controller

SAERCO; Jerez de la Frontera; Presencial; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading air traffic services provider in Jerez de la Frontera is seeking a licensed Air Traffic Controller to manage air traffic safely and efficiently. The role involves coordinating with various operational teams and maintaining high safety standards in a highly regulated environment. Ideal candidates will possess an EASA-compliant license and have strong situational awareness skills. The position offers competitive compensation and structured shift patterns in a unique working environment.

Servicios

Competitive compensation

Initial and recurrent training

Structured shift patterns

Strong focus on operational safety

Formación

• Must have a valid Air Traffic Controller Licence issued by an EASA-compliant authority.
• Fluent in English (ICAO level 4 or higher) and Spanish.
• 1–2+ years of experience as a tower aerodrome controller is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Manage arrivals, departures, and ground movements at the airport.
• Monitor traffic and weather for operational situational awareness.
• Coordinate with adjacent ATS units and airport operations.

Conocimientos

Situational awareness

Decision-making under pressure

Clear communication skills

Team collaboration

Educación

Valid Air Traffic Controller Licence

Valid aerodrome / tower rating

Valid ATCO class medical certificate

Descripción del empleo

📡 Air Traffic Controller (Tower) | Shape safe & efficient skies over Southern Spain 🌤️

Are you a licensed Air Traffic Controller looking for a new challenge in a dynamic airport environment? As the Air Traffic Services (ATS) provider at an airport in Jerez de la Frontera (Cádiz, Spain), we are looking for an ATCO to ensure safe, orderly and efficient traffic flows over Southern Spain. Join a safety-driven team in a highly regulated, close-knit tower operation with real impact on every movement you clear for take‑off, landing or taxi.

✈️ Your mission / What you’ll do

• Provide aerodrome / tower ATS, managing arrivals, departures and ground movements in accordance with applicable procedures and separation minima.
• Monitor traffic, weather and the overall operational picture, maintaining high situational awareness and anticipating potential conflicts.
• Maintain continuous radio watch on assigned frequencies, using clear, concise RTF and approved ICAO phraseology at all times.
• Apply standard operating procedures (SOPs), contingency and emergency procedures for system failures, degraded operations, adverse weather and other defined scenarios.
• Coordinate with adjacent ATS units (e.g. APP / ACC), airport operations, handling, maintenance and emergency services to ensure safe, efficient and predictable operations.
• Complete operational logs, incident reports, safety and quality records and other required documentation accurately and on time.
• Contribute to the implementation and improvement of local procedures, systems and tools, providing feedback from an operational perspective.
• Support the Safety Management System (SMS) by identifying hazards, reporting occurrences and participating in safety and operational improvement activities.

🧠 What you bring

• Valid Air Traffic Controller Licence issued by an EASA‑compliant authority.
• Valid aerodrome / tower rating (ADI / ADV or equivalent) and associated endorsements.
• Valid ATCO class medical certificate in accordance with European and national requirements.
• ICAO English language proficiency level 4 or higher; fluent Spanish for coordination with airport services and national stakeholders is a strong asset.
• Ideally 1–2+ years of experience as a tower / aerodrome controller; experience in regional, private or mixed‑traffic environments (commercial, general aviation, business jets, flight schools, etc.) is highly valued.
• Strong safety mindset and rigorous adherence to procedures in a highly regulated, audited environment.
• Excellent concentration, situational awareness and sound decision‑making under pressure and during periods of high workload.
• Clear, assertive and concise communication skills, both on the radio and face‑to‑face.
• Team‑oriented attitude and the ability to collaborate in a small, multidisciplinary tower and airport operations team.
• Eligibility to work in the European Union and the ability to maintain all required licences, ratings, language endorsements and medical certificates.

💼 What we offer

• Competitive compensation in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
• Initial unit training and conversion, plus recurrent training, competency checks and simulator sessions in line with regulatory requirements.
• A professional ATS environment with strong focus on operational safety, quality and continuous improvement, where your voice as an operational expert is heard.
• A unique workplace at airport in Jerez de la Frontera, combining demanding operations with excellent quality of life in Southern Spain (climate, lifestyle and surroundings).
• Structured shift patterns in a stable operation, with clear procedures and a strong safety culture.
• Location & working conditions: Jerez de la Frontera Airport (Cádiz, Spain).
• Shift‑based role, including early, late and night shifts, weekends and public holidays, in line with the airport’s operating hours and applicable regulations on duty and rest periods.
• Highly regulated, supervised and audited environment with a strong focus on safety, compliance and professionalism.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, ethnic background or any other protected characteristic. Diversity & inclusion are integral to our culture of safety and professionalism.