Air Traffic Control Assistant - Traineeship

London Southend Airport; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An airport in Southend is inviting expressions of interest for the Air Traffic Control Assistant role. The position involves supporting Air Traffic Control Officers, managing communications, and preparing essential reports. Candidates should have strong communication skills and relevant GCSE qualifications. This role may lead to future training opportunities within air traffic control. Ongoing shift work will be required.

Benefits

Fully funded apprenticeships

Medicash healthcare cover

Discounted BUPA dental plan

Wellbeing app access

Employee Assistance Programme

Gym discounts

Mental Health First Aid support

Cycle to Work scheme

Costco Membership

Duty Free discounts

Arriva bus discounts

Responsibilities

• Monitor and action ATC emails.
• Answer and process the ATC telephones.
• Process AFTN messages.
• Complete movement logs.
• Process the Flight Progress Strip.
• Manage bookings for circuit flights.
• Prepare and publish Meteorological Observations.
• Guide visitors to the ATC Tower.
• Understand the needs of the business and support them.
• Be available to work any shift during airport operating hours.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Education

5 GCSE’s at Grade 4 (C) or above, including Maths and English

Job description

Application note

Please note: we do not currently have an active vacancy for this role but we invite expressions of interest for potential future opportunities. By submitting your application you consent to us retaining your CV on file for up to 12 months. Please be aware that you may not receive a response regarding your application.

About the role

Our Air Traffic Services team play an essential part in maintaining the safe, orderly and expeditious flow of air traffic at our airport. As an Air Traffic Control Assistant you will provide support to the Air Traffic Control Officers on duty to maintain the effective running of the service. If you are successful in this role there may be opportunities to develop and train as an Air Traffic Control Officer in the future.

Day‑to‑day responsibilities

• I will monitor and action ATC emails.
• I will answer and process the ATC telephones.
• I will process AFTN (Aeronautical Fixed Telecommunication Network) messages.
• I will complete movement logs.
• I will process the Flight Progress Strip.
• I will manage the bookings for circuit flights, instrument flight training and other flights.
• I will prepare and publish Meteorological Observations.
• I will act as a guide to visitors to the ATC Tower.
• I will fully embody the Airports ‘One Team’ culture and understand that there may be times when I am required to undertake other activities to support the needs of the business.
• I understand that the Airport is in operation 24/7 so I may be scheduled and expected to work any shift during operating hours, this will include early mornings, late nights, weekends and bank holidays.

Requirements

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

5 GCSE’s at Grade 4 (C) or above, including Maths and English.

We will provide reasonable adjustments during the interview process as needed.

Benefits

• Apprenticeships – we are proud to offer colleagues the opportunity to gain valuable qualifications from level 3 through to level 7 (Master’s Degree Level) all whilst being at work. These courses are fully funded and available in a huge variety of disciplines.
• Medicash – London Southend Airport fund cover for all airport colleagues, giving access to virtual GP & Physio appointments, access to the Skin Vision app, several retail discounts, and with our bespoke healthcare cash plan, you can claim back what you spend on your everyday health expenses.
• Discounted BUPA dental plan.
• Access to a Wellbeing app containing amazing features such as a mood tracker, live chat or telephone counselling service.
• Employee Assistance Programme to confidentially support and provide advice and guidance to colleagues with all health and legal related issues.
• ‘My Gym Discounts’ giving up to 25% off memberships with over 3,800 gyms throughout the UK.
• Mental Health First Aiders – we are extremely proud to have qualified and experienced mental health first aiders working full time at London Southend Airport who are on hand to provide colleagues with support.
• Cycle to Work scheme – giving a saving of up to 21–39% RRP on bikes and accessories.
• Costco Membership scheme.
• World Duty Free Discount.
• Arriva bus discounts.

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