Air Traffic Control Assistant: Trainee Controller Path

Manchester Airport Plc; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Public transport subsidy

Employee discounts

Job summary

MAG, East Midlands Airport, is seeking an Air Traffic Control Assistant (ATCA) to cover a 24/7 roster on site. You will support ATC Officers with flight plans, NOTAMs and CHROMA data, while training for recurrence tasks in the ATC simulator.

Ideal candidates have GCSEs, good English/Maths, and IT skills; ability to work under pressure and a path to controller training. A collaborative, safety‑mocused environment awaits.

Qualifications

• Education to GCSE level with Maths and English.
• Proficiency in English, Maths and IT.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Potential to progress to controller training.
• Develop spatial awareness and multi-tasking.
• Ability to work with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Processing incoming and outgoing AFTN signals, flight plans, messages and other AIS information.
• Dissemination of NOTAMs and SNOWTAMs; liaising with Brussels IFPS.
• Liaising with Departure Flow Regulator and airlines; obtaining departure slots.
• Preparation and handling of Electronic Flight Progress Strips; CHROMA system.
• Coordination with airport departments and agencies; stand allocation & engine runs.
• Notification of Emergency authorities during Emergencies.
• Meteorological observing, reporting and ATIS recording; passing weather information.

Skills

5 GCSEs maths English

MS Office

Under pressure

Controller training path

Spatial awareness

Multi-tasking

Assertiveness

Team spirit

Works well with diverse people

Education

5 GCSEs incl Maths & English

Tools

MS Office

Job description

MAG, East Midlands Airport, is seeking an Air Traffic Control Assistant (ATCA) to cover a 24/7 roster on site. You will support ATC Officers with flight plans, NOTAMs and CHROMA data, while training for recurrence tasks in the ATC simulator.

Ideal candidates have GCSEs, good English/Maths, and IT skills; ability to work under pressure and a path to controller training. A collaborative, safety‑mocused environment awaits.