Air Traffic Control Assistant Traineeship

London Southend Airport; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional airport in Southend-on-Sea is inviting expressions of interest for the Air Traffic Control Assistant role. This position supports Air Traffic Control Officers in maintaining air traffic operations. Responsibilities include monitoring communications, processing flight information, and guiding visitors. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and 5 GCSEs including Maths and English. Additionally, the role offers apprenticeship opportunities and various health benefits, making it a valuable career stepping stone.

Benefits

Apprenticeships with fully funded qualifications

Medicash for health expenses

Discounted BUPA dental plan

Wellbeing app access

Employee Assistance Programme

Gym membership discounts

Mental Health First Aiders support

Cycle to Work Scheme

Costco Membership scheme

World Duty Free Discount

Arriva buses 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 flights.
• Prepare and publish Meteorological Observations.
• Guide visitors to the ATC Tower.
• Support the needs of the business.
• Work any shift during operating hours.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Education

5 GCSEs at Grade 4 (C) or above, including Maths and English

Job description

We do not currently have an active vacancy for this role. However, we are inviting 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.

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.

We bet you’re thinking “so what is it I will actually be doing day to day?” well…

• 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.

Sounds good so far? You’re probably wondering “What skills and experience do I need for this role?”

Requirements

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 (C) or above, including Maths and English.

If you require any reasonable adjustments regarding these points, please talk to us during the interview process.

Benefits

• Apprenticeships – we are proud to offer our 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 colleagues 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 our 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 fulltime 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 buses discounts.

Sound good? Hit that apply button, we can’t wait to hear from you!